Field Technician, Vegetation Mgmt

lumaenergy; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy is seeking a field-focused vegetation management support role based in Puerto Rico. You will oversee vegetation work near power lines, coordinate with crews and contractors, and document field conditions to ensure compliance with program requirements.

The position emphasizes safety, quality audits, and support during storm restoration. Candidates typically have 1–3 years in vegetation management or related fields and hold a technical diploma or associate degree in relevant sciences.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or associate degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or Agronomy.
• High School or GED with a minimum of 5 years of field experience.
• 1–3 years of vegetation management, natural resources, field operations, arboriculture, or environmental work.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-level oversight and support to vegetation management activities.
• Perform work verification, quality audits, and data quality assurance.
• Coordinate with contractors and document vegetation conditions near transmission and distribution circuits.
• Identify danger trees and vegetation hazards and document conditions.
• Notify property owners and negotiate access for maintenance work.
• Support foremen and crews in clarifying prescribed work.
• Conduct post-work inspections and contractor safety reviews.
• Assist storm restoration tasks and drills to support reliability of service.

Skills

Independent work

Customer communication

Digital field tools

Education

Technical diploma / Associate degree

High School diploma or GED + 5 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

Provide field-level oversight and operational support to ensure vegetation management activities are performed in accordance with program requirements. Responsibilities include work verification, quality audits, contractor coordination, outage investigations, customer support, field documentation, and data quality assurance. Provide field support during Storm or Emergency restoration efforts as needed.

Job Description

• Conducts field assessment of condition of vegetation in proximity to Transmission and Distribution circuits
• Develops site-specific vegetation maintenance prescriptions for Transmission and Distribution projects
• Patrols power line rights-of-way, documents vegetation conditions, and recommends remedial actions
• Identifies, documents, and marks danger trees and vegetation hazards
• Conducts property owner notification of planned vegetation maintenance work; negotiate with landowners for permission to complete the required vegetation control work
• Supports General foremen and vegetation maintenance crews in clarifying prescribed work
• Performs post-work quality inspections
• Contractor safety oversight and inspections.
• Follows safety and operational procedures to ensure a secure and efficient work environment.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Additional Job Description

Education

Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or Agronomy.

Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role: High School or equivalent (GED) when accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of experience performing similar functions.

Experience

1-3 years of experience in vegetation management, natural resources, field operations, arboriculture, or environmental work.

Familiarity with vegetation management processes and vegetation maintenance practices.

Preferred

Relevant experience working in the utility vegetation management industry.

Competencies (Skills)

• Ability to work independently in a self-directed, field-based environment with strong interest in vegetation management.
• Excellent customer communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with property owners.
• Comfort and proficiency using field enabled technology and digital tools to support vegetation assessments and documentation.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

20%

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.