Field Supervisor (Lineman)

Texas-New Mexico Power Company; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas-New Mexico Power Company in Friendswood, TX is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead construction, maintenance, and warehouse crews, ensuring safety, cost control, and performance for reliable distribution. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–7 years of related experience, with strong leadership, training, and field coordination skills.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities to impact system integrity and safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; six to seven years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensures policies and procedures are followed with regard to safety, training, and standards.
• Provides field supervision to crews and handles personnel matters.
• Coordinates field activities for distribution projects and permits.
• Consults with contractors, customers, and officials on project activities.
• Communicates job progress and ensures safety compliance and quality.
• Sets work assignments and prioritizes crew schedules.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Field Supervisor

Salary Grade: G05

MinimumMidpointMaximum

$94,831- $128,022- $161,213

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall success, direction, and supervision of personnel performing construction, maintenance, or warehouse activities with regard to safety, cost and performance to ensure the integrity of the distribution system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures company policies and procedures are followed and updated with regard to loss control, safety, training, and standards; and is mindful of the Company's risk and investment
• Helps establish training needs and provides training to other team members
• Serves as a Team Manager on occasion
• Provides field supervision to crews, prepares appraisals, handles personnel matters, provides union steward interface, and makes independent decisions concerning crew personnel
• Coordinates field activities for gas or electric distribution projects, which could include field inspections for service entrance equipment, job site readiness, calling line locates, coordinating special equipment needs, and obtaining required permits
• Consults with outside contractors, customers, government officials, and landowners regarding various project activities
• Communicates job activities with construction personnel, and other team members to ensure that everyone stays informed on job progress
• Inspects and monitors the installation of customer built systems and contractor work for compliance and completeness
• Sets general work assignments for the group and consults with team on the scheduling and prioritizing of work for crews
• Reviews work packet for material and design accuracy within their area of expertise
• Serves as a role model by having a positive attitude, being self-motivated, remaining flexible to change, and promoting team performance
• Provides a safe work environment and makes sure work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines, company policies and procedures, work standards, various governmental agency regulations, and other related requirements
• Ensures that policies and procedures are updated to prevent unwanted events
• Provides technical assistance for the design and construction of gas and electric distribution facilities

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to develop ideas for new construction techniques and standards in order to provide more efficient and cost effective practices for both gas and electric
• Mindful of public image and its impact on the company which may result in PRC involvement and claims against the company
• Experience in dealing with emergency situations independently

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in a related field with six to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a current, legally valid drivers license and meet the company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write complex correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in group situations and respond to questions from customers, clients, management, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incumbent is regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Can be on-call for after-hours emergencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Construction environment.

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.