Supervisor, Overhead

Duquesne Light Corporation; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, seeks a Field Operations Supervisor for the Raccoon Service Center in Aliquippa, PA. You will lead frontline crews, ensure safety, and drive daily field activities in a non-union environment.

The role emphasizes coordinating with engineering, planning and labor relations, managing time, training staff and maintaining documentation. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5+ years OH/UG line work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or related field.
• In lieu of a college degree, 5+ years of OH/UG line work experience at journey-level.
• Successful completion of Utility Technical Training – OH Supervisor within 6 months in role.
• Experience in utility construction and field operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds safety and compliance standards for crews, including DVIR, NESC, OSHA.
• Directs construction and maintenance activities to maximize productivity while enforcing safety.
• Collaborates with engineering, project management and work planning to ensure proper job planning and hazard assessment.
• Directs scheduling and assignment of daily work to senior line workers and crew members.
• Completes As Built for all jobs and updates any changes in pole size, equipment or circuit configuration.
• Holds crews accountable for updating ETAs and other grid data.
• Oversees safe use of tools and machinery; conducts spot checks on trucks for PPE and HTT compliance.
• Interfaces with contractors, other utilities, customers and internal departments for cost efficiency.
• Directs timely ordering of materials and charging to work orders; maintains plant records.
• Trains, develops and counsels personnel in the T&D department for career growth.
• Reviews timesheets to ensure accurate time reporting in MyTime.
• Typically a front-line supervisor to union staff and may manage up to 4 direct reports.

Skills

Decision making

Accountability

Conflict resolution

Union experience

Driving experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Requisition ID20070-Posted07/27/2026-Duquesne Light Company-Field Operations-Raccoon Service Center 214 Meadowlark Ln., Aliquippa, PA 15001-NonUnion-Full-time

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Location: Raccoon Service Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Job Responsibilities:

• Upholds all safety and compliance standards for crews managed, this includes ensuring job briefings, DVIR, NESC, OSHA standards, etc.
• Directs the construction and maintenance activities of field personnel to ensure maximum productivity, promote and enforce safety & achieve expected levels of performance. This is done utilizing SQDCP focused approach (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People)
• Works closely with crew leaders, engineering, project management and work planning to ensure all jobs are properly planned and hazard assessed prior to the start of work.
• Directs the scheduling & assignment of daily work to the Senior line workers and other crew members to ensure timely completion of the work assignments.
• Complete As Built for all jobs with a print or trouble work that has changed pole size, XMFR size, phase, new equipment, or circuit configuration.
• Hold crews accountable for updating customer Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) and other Grid required system data
• Directs the proper & safe utilization of tools and mechanized equipment to ensure employee & public safety while achieving maximum productivity. Routinely completes spot checks on trucks for expired HTT and PPE items. Routinely performs crew visits to ensure employees are working within their classification and following safety rules.
• Interface with contractors, other utilities, customers, government bodies and all Duquesne Light Company departments to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure direct reports are up to date on all training.Provide timely field data to ensure accurate accounting of plant records. Directs timely ordering of materials and supplies to ensure maximum use of all resources. Including materials are tracked and charged to work orders.
• Conducts training, development and counseling of personnel in the T&D Department to ensure the continuing development of individual skills for maximum job performance and to prepare the individuals for greater responsibilities.
• Review timesheets and ensure all time is accurately recorded in MyTime.

Typically the front line supervisor to union staff or support track staff. May manage a small group both staff and professional employees in a narrow focus area typically no more than 4 direct reports and typically used as first entry into leadership for employees without prior leadership experience.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Must be able to successfully complete the Utility Technical Training – OH Supervisor Lesson Plan in the first 6 months in role.

Requires a bachelors degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial), Business Management or relate field with prior construction experience strongly preferred.

In lieu of a college degree 5+ years of OH/UG line work experience obtaining a journey level is required.

Skills:

Must be able to make clear, concise decisions under stressful conditions.

Must have courage to uphold standards and hold team accountable for performance

Excellent conflict resolution skills

Prior experience working in an unionized environment, administrating CBA, and partnering with Labor Relations personnel is strongly preferred.

Extensive driving experience (including off-road) during normal and emergency conditions.

Physical & Time Requirements:

Must be able to work in all types of weather extremes.

Must posses a valid driver's license.

The T&D Supervisor is required to be the "Duty Supervisor" on a rotating basis

Must be able to work extended days (16 hours days during storms and in emergency situations).

Scope:

Primary focus is on day-to-day management of operational execution for areas managed. Trains and develops staff. Plans the workflow. Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement. Leads workflow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact:

Problems and issues are undefined require detailed info gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address workflow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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