Position Summary

Responsible for managing projects and district team members on residential and commercial service requirements to ensure quality work is being delivered. This includes but is not limited to assisting the field services director with managing design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and accounting of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities. Review and assigns projects to team members as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the coordination with commercial customers and municipalities on design requirements and CAD exhibits as needed.
• Manage the process of obtaining TXDOT, US Army Corp of Engineers, Transmission crossing and municipal permits as needed.
• Communicate municipal and TXDOT improvement needs to management in a timely and organized manner for budget analysis.
• Manage the design and completion of road widening, load growth and work plan projects.
• Perform right of way field investigations, easement research, and related support as needed for project management as needed.
• Assist others to understand the research requirements for proper documentation and easements.
• Manage schedules for equal distribution of workload with team members.
• Perform time sheet audit and scheduling of team members time off as needed
• Develop team members by working to identify areas of training to achieve professional growth.
• Conduct performance review, evaluation and discipline as needed with team members.
• Assist with cross training for other internal departments.
• Create standard operation procedures to create efficiency for the department.
• Review proposed distribution line extension and/or upgrades and from team members for accuracy of staking sheets and application of cost estimates.
• Create electronic staking sheets and perform right of way flagging/field staking of line necessary to provide requested service as needed
• Perform system inspections which will include examination/documentation of pole-line conditions, asset inventory, GPS data collection, joint use contacts, and right of way condition assessment.
• Assist management with emergency operation plan for the department during emergency events.
• Reconcile escalated member issues.
• Keep management informed of project growth, issues, and potential concerns.
• Must work well and provide leadership in a team environment.
• Must comply with Cooperative safety rules and regulations.
• Must maintain confidential information as required by Cooperative Confidentiality Policy.
• Perform other functions and requirements of the position as may be from time to time deemed necessary by management.

Position Requirements

• Education Requirements-
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer Associate degree in relevant field.
  • Electrical Staking/Design certificate or equivalent
• Experience-
  • Prefer 3+ years of experience in electric utility system design.
  • Prefer at least one year of supervisory experience.
  • Proven team leadership ability
• Job Training-
  • Continued training on required field staking software and GPS equipment.
  • Continued leadership training through NRECA, LinkedIn learning, etc.
• Communications Skills
  • Possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Possess excellent presentation skills.
  • Speak and understand the English language fluently.
• Computer Skills
  • Ability to use AUTO CAD tools to design subdivision infrastructure for presentation to developers.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills
  • Must be able to apply engineering theory to the design of electric distribution lines.
  • Must be able to understand GIS mapping terminology, survey concepts, and basic ESRI concepts.
  • Must be able to interpret system maps, engineering drawings, and staking sheets.
  • Ability to learn and apply basic computer, technical, and mathematical skills.
• Other Skills
  • Must have and maintain a valid Texas State Driver’s License, minimum Class C. If a valid Texas State Driver's License has not been obtained, then it must be acquired in a reasonable amount of time as specified by the cooperative.

Relationships

• Reports to Field Services Director
• Work with Work Order Technicians, Engineering, Business Development, GIS, Operations, and other Cooperative staff to address service issues.
• Work with Members, Construction Personnel, Government Entities, Large Developers and Commercial Contacts.

Physical Demands 

(Scale: Rarely = Less than 5%, Occasionally = 5% - 25%, Frequently = More than 25%)

• Heavy lifting or moving of materials: Occasionally – Up to 50lbs.
• Operates Equipment: Frequently – Cooperative vehicles
• Operates Office Machines: Frequently – PC, Printers, GPS Equipment, etc.
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Awkward Position (stooping, bending etc.): Frequently
• Climbing Maximum: Rarely – 10’
• Eye-hand Coordination: Frequently – Ex: Use of hand tools and computer equipment.
• Location: Indoor 20% of time, Outdoor 80%
• Work Conditions:
• Occasional overtime and after-hours work as required during major events and for systems upgrades and issues. This position will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.  Position may be required to work in extreme terrain conditions, including but not limited to, highway ROW, high elevations, steep canyons, and creek beds.  Position may encounter contact with wildlife while on site including hazardous insects, plants, animals, and other environmental hazards.  Position is subject to irregular hours based on unforeseen circumstances and requirements.  Position may be subject to travel and overnight stays on location based on need.  Position will travel extensively by car or truck throughout the TCEC system.

About Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc

At Tri-County Electric Cooperative, we actively work with our mission, vision and values in mind. Mission: The mission of our Cooperative family is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse communities by providing safe, reliable, and competitive electric and customer service to our member-owners as good stewards of the environment. Vision: Taking care of our member-owners Values: Reliable, Responsible, Integrity, Accountability, Respectful and Committed.

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