Storm Operations Lead: Field Coordination & Logistics

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to manage storm mobilization across assigned events. You will schedule crews, coordinate subcontractors, and deploy resources while working with field teams and leadership.

This role requires 5+ years in project ops within utility or infrastructure settings, travel to storm events, and a track record of accurate reporting and documentation for billing and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or field management within utility, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Direct experience managing storm restoration or emergency response operations.
• Experience leading a coordination team or supervising subcontractors preferred.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and utility billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead storm mobilization: crew scheduling, roster management, and resource deployment.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field personnel, and leadership for timely response.
• Track daily storm activity: crew counts, production, equipment use, status.
• Maintain accurate documentation for billing and compliance.
• Manage communication among field teams, leadership, customers, and support.
• Escalate risks and resource gaps with recommended actions.
• Establish real-time operational reporting for leadership and customers.
• Handle onboarding and coordination of subcontractors and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Decision-making

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Billing systems

Job description

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to manage storm mobilization across assigned events. You will schedule crews, coordinate subcontractors, and deploy resources while working with field teams and leadership.

This role requires 5+ years in project ops within utility or infrastructure settings, travel to storm events, and a track record of accurate reporting and documentation for billing and compliance.