Supervisor, Vegetation Management at Entergy

Supervisor, Vegetation Management

Responsible for planning, implementation, and execution of all vegetation related activities (including planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, capital clearing, herbicide application, danger tree removal, and storm response) within assigned operating jurisdiction(s). This position also provides support for the overall Power Delivery (T&D) vegetation management program. This position is accountable for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for vegetation safety and operations in assigned area(s) for both internal vegetation staff and external contract work force. Responsible for contract management of multiple vendors to safely execute all work programs. Responsible for managing program budget, including flex up/down levers, to meet jurisdictional targets.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for daily supervision of internal staff across assigned jurisdiction(s) (up to 14 Vegetation Operations Coordinators).
• Work with internal vegetation staff to develop, implement, and execute the vegetation work plan across assigned jurisdiction(s).
• Work with Power Delivery leadership to manage vegetation program to meet annual budget targets within assigned jurisdiction(s).
• Work with Power Delivery contractor safety department in support of the overall safety program for all vegetation contract partners.
• Ensure all work activities follow Entergy's Safe Work Rules Manual and procedural expectations.
• Work with Supply Chain to support various activities related to the vegetation program work (including reviewing/revising scopes, RFP's, blanket contracts, etc).
• Work with internal regulatory groups in support of various company directives.
• Provide leadership, support, and advocacy for latest technology initiatives adopted within Power Delivery vegetation department.
• Provide leadership, support, and advocacy for all path to premiere initiatives adopted throughout organization.
• Apply electric utility experience and industry knowledge to ensure expectations are met regarding safe work practices, industry standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Apply working knowledge of current IVM programs, techniques, and industry practices to help promote and develop the advancement of Entergy's VM program.
• Work with internal staff to monitor reliability performance across assigned jurisdiction(s) and implement improvement plans where applicable.
• Demonstrate leadership in collaboration with internal groups such as design, engineering, line department, and construction to support various projects as it relates to vegetation management
• Effectively communicate work plans and progress to internal customers.
• Effectively utilize conflict mitigation skills to manage and/or resolve issues within internal staff and contract partners.
• On call 24 hours a day for incident response and system emergencies.
• Responsible for leading and directing internal staff and contract personnel during incident response and/or storm restoration events within assigned jurisdiction(s).
• Participate in internal/external communication and educational programs as it relates to vegetation management programs.
• Participate in group and/or departmental teams in developing process improvement opportunities.
• Perform annual performance evaluations and improvement plans (if applicable) for internal staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Arborist, Horticulturalist preferred) or equivalent work experience. Minimum experience required of the position 5-7 years experience in a related field. Preferred: With a 4-year college degree in Forestry or related field, a minimum of 8 years of electric utility vegetation management, line, substation, safety, project, or related experience. Without a 4-year college degree in Forestry or related field, a minimum of 10 years of electric utility vegetation management, line, substation, safety, project, or related experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position 5 years of experience in field operations. Computer proficiency. Knowledge of FAC-003 NERC Standard and other regulatory responsibilities. Ability to perform Field related functions for extended hours in varying terrain under all environmental conditions.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Contractor Oversight Responsible for contractor oversight across multiple vendors of up to 500 employees on a regular basis and up to several thousand during major restoration events. In addition, responsible for coordination and sharing of resources across jurisdictions in support of Power Delivery vegetation management objectives.

Financial/Budgetary Responsible for managing annual O&M budget in assigned jurisdiction(s) up to $40,000,000.

Scope of Duties Responsible for providing oversight of vegetation management operations and safety in assigned jurisdiction(s).

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.