Supt, Line

Entergy; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Supt, Line in Mississippi to supervise multiple Utility Foremen, coordinate daily workload and resources, and drive storm readiness while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient operations.

The role requires 7+ years in utilities with leadership experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and strong budgeting and planning skills for emergency events and asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience is required.
• 7+ years of utility experience with 2+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly performance reviews with direct reports including foremen and provide on-the-job coaching to field employees.
• Review and approve timesheets; manage equipment, materials, and fleet readiness; monitor budget and drive storm readiness.
• Supervise and coordinate multiple Utility Foremen and ensure storeroom operations and inventory accuracy; coordinate out-of-town storm response teams.
• Validate network performance data, outages, restorations, safety incidents, and near-miss reports; prepare materials and dashboards for leadership meetings.
• Lead field inspections, safety audits, and morning safety briefings; direct restoration workers during minor to major storm events; oversee emergency response operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Budget management

Storm readiness planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Distribution applications

Job description

The Supt, Line supervises and coordinates multiple Utility Foremen, managing daily network workload and resource allocation to meet customer commitments and reliability programs. Responsibilities include performing quarterly performance reviews and on-the-job coaching; managing storeroom personnel, materials, inventory, timesheets, facilities, equipment, and budget while driving storm readiness; validating network performance data and maintaining compliance; conducting job inspections and safety audits; and leading emergency response operations during storm events. Also monitors weather and outages, directs restoration workers, executes Asset Management reliability programs, and coordinates out-of-town storm response teams.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Performance & Development – Perform quarterly performance reviews with direct reports including foremen; identify areas for improvement and provide on-the-job coaching to field employees; create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through safety observations and monthly performance dialogues; and support employee development and engagement.
• Planning, Prioritization & Resource Management – Review and approve timesheets for select employees; maintain sufficient quality and quantity equipment, and materials including building maintenance and fleet readiness; manage network budget by approving expenses and tracking actuals versus budget; and drive storm readiness by maintaining crew preparedness, validating material availability, and executing pre-event mobilization plans.
• Supervision & Coordination – Supervise and coordinate activities of multiple Utility Foremen, who monitor network workload daily and weekly; manage all storeroom personnel, materials, and inventory; coordinate assembly of out-of-town storm response teams and local storm boss during major events.
• Reporting & Compliance – Manage record retention to maintain compliance; validate network performance data including outages, restorations, safety incidents, and near-miss reports; support leaders on reporting by preparing materials, dashboards, and attending meetings; and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory adherence.
• Fieldwork Execution & Emergency Response – Drive consistent job inspection through self-inspection or designated on-site inspectors; lead safety and quality audits with direct participation; deliver morning meetings and safety communications; monitor weather and outages; direct restoration workers for minor storm events; and lead emergency response operations by directing field crews during significant restoration events.

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent relavant work experience.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• 7+ years of utility experience and demonstrated electric system understanding. 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

• Utility line construction, operations and maintenance knowledge.
• Strong leadership, negotiations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of safety rules, practices and procedures.
• Computer skills with a working knowledge of Distribution applications.
• Ability to respond to local and out of town minor and major storm restoration activities during regular and after hours.
• Knowledge of distribution line materials management processes and environmental processes associated with handling oil filled equipment or other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Knowledge of administering IBEW contracts.
• Ability to demonstrate capability to manage and understand a budget.

Primary Location: Mississippi - Jackson Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.