Transmission Vegetation Forester - Field & Planning Lead

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.; Fairfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Electric Utilities Corp. in Pennsylvania seeks a Regional Vegetation Management Planner to develop and execute annual work plans for transmission vegetation work. The role involves inspecting ROWs, coordinating with contractors, securing permissions, and maintaining compliance with TVMP and FAC 003 standards.

The position reports to a Regional System Forester or Supervisor. Responsibilities include prescriptive work planning for transmission and distribution, reviewing easements, ensuring

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Forestry Science or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in utilities line clearance, maintenance or construction.
• PA Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with region's vegetation management program for transmission and distribution work.
• Perform prescriptive vegetation work planning for transmission maintenance and storm response.
• Review easements and document prescribed work plan treatments.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, policies and federal reliability standards.
• Assist with customer inquiries and coordinate with property owners.

Skills

Customer interface experience

Strong written and oral communication

Leadership

Project management

Familiarity with electric utilities

Education

Associate's Degree in Forestry Science

2+ years experience in Utilities Line Clearance/Maintenance/Construction

PA Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months

ISA Certified Arborist or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

PPL Electric Utilities Corp. in Pennsylvania seeks a Regional Vegetation Management Planner to develop and execute annual work plans for transmission vegetation work. The role involves inspecting ROWs, coordinating with contractors, securing permissions, and maintaining compliance with TVMP and FAC 003 standards.

The position reports to a Regional System Forester or Supervisor. Responsibilities include prescriptive work planning for transmission and distribution, reviewing easements, ensuring