PTAG Coordinator: Safety-Driven Utility Permits

I.B. ABEL INC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

IB Abel is seeking an experienced PTAG Coordinator for its Utility Services division to analyze and develop permit and tag orders, input plans into customer systems, oversee PTAG processes, and support field projects across customer properties. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and effective coordination with teams.

The ideal candidate may hold Journeyman Lineman status or equivalent experience, with a preference for an electrical engineering degree and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman classification or 5 years’ experience as a system’s operator for electric utility company or 5 years’ experience as an energy control representative for an investor owned utility.
• Electrical engineering degree or certification preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Quality Leadership - Maintain a safe and positive work environment; participate with Safety & Quality to drive an error-free workplace; communicate and coach customer safety requirements; participate in developing a Site-Specific Safety Plan as directed; and attend pre-construction meetings and provide input on safety and quality responsibilities.
• PTAG & Compliance Management - Communicate and coach customer PTAG requirements; train field and management in PTAG-specific practices; organize and compile required PTAG documentation; and identify areas for improvement for project personnel and relay to supervision for training or communication needs.
• Document & Systems Administration - Process and submit outage (ORCA) requests as needed; upload documents to SharePoint or server for customers, vendors, and subcontractors; and review all outage (ORCA) and permit-related documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations.
• Pre-Construction Support - Assure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and provide necessary guidance or documentation during the preconstruction process; and attend pre-construction meetings to provide input on requirements, safety, and quality.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Electrical engineering degree or certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

MS Project

Job description

IB Abel is seeking an experienced PTAG Coordinator for its Utility Services division to analyze and develop permit and tag orders, input plans into customer systems, oversee PTAG processes, and support field projects across customer properties. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and effective coordination with teams.

The ideal candidate may hold Journeyman Lineman status or equivalent experience, with a preference for an electrical engineering degree and strong MS Office skills.