Utility Foreman - Mississippi (RSM)

Entergy Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Supervisor, Electric Line Construction to oversee and coordinate the construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems onsite across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and reliable service delivery, requiring proactive supervision of crews and adherence to company policies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least 8 years of line experience, and a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of line experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction and repair of distribution lines.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues promptly.
• Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
• Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Work to meet or exceed network goals and objectives.
• Manage work orders in Maximo and related systems.
• Organize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Direct crews safely to restore electric service efficiently.
• Assist in network operations, storm restorations, and contract crews.
• Motivate diverse workforce and participate in problem solving.
• Assume Superintendent duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Pressure handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo

Job description

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Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

***This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.***

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the construction and repair of both overhead and underground distribution.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
• Champion safe work practices and insure compliance to Company Safety Rules.
• Work to insure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Be able to manage all work orders in Maximo and other supporting programs.
• Organize work and manage multiple task and inputs simultaneously.
• Work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
• Must have a strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and accuracy in order to direct construction/repair crews safely and to construct/restore electric system efficiently.
• Assist in Network operations, storm restorations, operation of Storm Assist, and directing of contract crews.
• Motivate and influence a diverse and geographically dispersed work force dealing with a wide variety of safety and training issues.
• Assume Superintendent's duties for a short time in their absence.

Minimum education required of the position

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Minimum of 8 years of line experience or equivalent.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Self motivated and dependable team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Desired: Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required; Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• Class A Commercial driver's license.

Primary Location:

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Job Function: Corporate

FLSA Status:

Relocation Option: Level II

Union description/code:

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage:50% to 75%

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