Field Supervisor T&D

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation in Allentown, PA, is seeking a Work Location Supervisor to oversee transmission and distribution crews. You will supervise overhead and underground line facilities, ensure safety, quality, and timely capital and O&M work completion, and coordinate with field and design teams to develop constructible plans.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree with 1 year of electrical or mechanical ops and maintenance, plus knowledge of energized/de-energized facilities, switching and tagging,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of electrical or mechanical operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of energized/de-energized facilities; switching and tagging procedures; training, clearances and working space requirements.
• DL number – Driver license, valid and in state, with a satisfactory driving record.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a journeyman in the linesman trade, or 10 years’ experience in the transmission and distribution line facilities.
• Basic electric theory, ability to identify and analyze trouble in electrical circuits, print reading and moderate computer skills used in the linemen trade and office applications software.
• Thorough knowledge of safety rules/regulations, energy-control process, company policies, work practices and the labor agreement.
• Supervisory experience with leadership and teamwork skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of capital and O&M work in the area.
• Responsible for timely response to storm restoration efforts in the region, including round‑the‑clock responsibility as a Work Location Supervisor to respond and lead crew efforts in restoring PPL facilities to normal operation.
• Work directly with field and G.O. designers in developing a mutually agreeable design that can be built within the approved hours.
• Responsible for the application of safe working practices on the job in compliance with the Company's safety rules and trains and develops safety awareness on the part of subordinates.
• Provide customer/client satisfaction by applying cost‑effective work practices to ensure job quality and reliability.
• Supervise, prioritize and schedule resources to effectively utilize and meet customer/client requirements during normal operations and storm emergencies.
• Conduct daily tailboards to communicate safe work plans, company policies and expectations.
• Lead, train, motivate, coach and counsel employees to meet the expectations of their positions.
• Communicate/coordinate work schedules with internal and external customers, foreign utilities and contractors.
• Assure the timely completion of all administrative processes, such as mandated annual reviews, Labor Agreement, crew audits, Time & Labor, etc.
• If applicable, in‑person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on‑site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on‑site may be required to engage in face‑to‑face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co‑workers.
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after‑hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Safety rules knowledge

Safety awareness training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and the business plan. This position receives guidance and oversight from the manager and typically does not perform the work being supervised. Responsible for overseeing highly skilled transmission and distribution work on electrical facilities in a safe, productive manner with attention to quality by supervising line crews assigned to work on all overhead and underground transmission and distribution line facilities. Provides timely, cost‑effective and reliable service to customers.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the completion of capital and O&M work in the area.
• Responsible for timely response to storm restoration efforts in the region, including round‑the‑clock responsibility as a Work Location Supervisor to respond and lead crew efforts in restoring PPL facilities to normal operation.
• Work directly with field and G.O. designers in developing a mutually agreeable design that can be built within the approved hours.
• Responsible for the application of safe working practices on the job in compliance with the Company's safety rules and trains and develops safety awareness on the part of subordinates.
• Provide customer/client satisfaction by applying cost‑effective work practices to ensure job quality and reliability.
• Supervise, prioritize and schedule resources to effectively utilize and meet customer/client requirements during normal operations and storm emergencies.
• Conduct daily tailboards to communicate safe work plans, company policies and expectations.
• Lead, train, motivate, coach and counsel employees to meet the expectations of their positions.
• Communicate/coordinate work schedules with internal and external customers, foreign utilities and contractors.
• Assure the timely completion of all administrative processes, such as mandated annual reviews, Labor Agreement, crew audits, Time & Labor, etc.
• If applicable, in‑person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on‑site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on‑site may be required to engage in face‑to‑face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co‑workers.
• May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after‑hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of electrical or mechanical operations and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required: Demonstrated expertise/knowledge of energized and de‑energized facilities; switching and tagging procedures; knowledge of training, clearances and working space requirements.
• Required: DL number – Driver license, valid and in state, with a satisfactory driving record.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred: 3‑5 years’ experience as a journeyman in the linesman trade, or 10 years’ experience in the transmission and distribution line facilities.
• Preferred: Basic electric theory, ability to identify and analyze trouble in electrical circuits, print reading and moderate computer skills used in the linemen trade and office applications software.
• Preferred: Thorough knowledge of safety rules/regulations, energy‑control process, company policies, work practices and the labor agreement.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience with leadership and teamwork skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Possess a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License.