Utility Foreman - Texas

Entergy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead and train line and service personnel in The Woodlands, TX. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and meeting network goals while coordinating complex dispatch and repair work.

The position requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 8+ years of line experience, with a Class A CDL license. Candidates must be able to work under pressure and in extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead and train line/service personnel.
• Strong communication skills for coordination and reporting.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safety policies.

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 ensure compliance with Company Safety Rules.
• Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Manage all SO/SR/WRs in DIS/DSS.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

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 ensure compliance with Company Safety Rules.
• Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Manage all SO/SR/WRs in DIS/DSS.
• Organize work and manage multiple tasks and inputs simultaneously.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working in extreme conditions.
• Maintain strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and accuracy to direct construction/repair crews safely and efficiently.
• Assist in network operations, storm restorations, and operation of AM/FM and directing contract crews.
• Motivate and influence a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce dealing with safety and training issues.
• Assume line supervisor duties for a short time in their absence.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 8 years of line experience or equivalent.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand directives and complete tasks.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong decision‑making 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 mitigate them.
• Ability to maintain and care for company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Desire to lead and participate in problem‑solving teams; recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.

Certificates / Licenses

• Class A Commercial driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact the company with your name, contact information, the accommodation requested, and the requisition number.

Work Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, 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.

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.