Senior Vegetation Management Leader (Hybrid)

Entergy; Hammond (LA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Supv, Vegetation Management in Louisiana to plan and execute vegetation programs, manage contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership and coordination across teams to maintain clearance and prevent outages.

The position coordinates with line operations, design and field engineering, and customer service to minimize outages and maintain safe distances around distribution facilities. Travel up to 50% and a hybrid work setup are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in utility arboriculture or related field.
• Forestry discipline preferred; previous contractor management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Entergy staff (15) and multiple contractors/contract employees (632 ).
• Oversees and implements work plan for minimizing negative effectives of vegetation overgrowth.
• Ensures program requirements and execution meet system standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and manages the annual Jurisdictional vegetation maintenance budget.
• Works with Supply Chain to manage vegetation contracts and bidding process.
• Responsible for ensuring contractor personnel and equipment are available to safely complete all vegetation programs within time and financial commitments.
• Support and advocate latest VM technology to help Entergy become a premier utility.
• Leader in the organization through effective coordination and strong collaboration of activities with the line operations, design & field engineering and customer service teams to ensure service levels and accountability.

Skills

Contractor management

Forestry knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry/Horticulture or related

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Supv, Vegetation Management in Louisiana to plan and execute vegetation programs, manage contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership and coordination across teams to maintain clearance and prevent outages.

The position coordinates with line operations, design and field engineering, and customer service to minimize outages and maintain safe distances around distribution facilities. Travel up to 50% and a hybrid work setup are expected.