As a Work Methods Coordinator at Dairyland Power Cooperative, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, designing and developing processes and tools that ensure our frontline workforce operates safely and efficiently. The role also serves as a key driver of collaboration across workgroups, connecting the guardrails of Safety to a practical process and tools that work for the frontline. This role will also have oversight of tooling across the enterprise and will be responsible for tracking and evaluating our current suite of tools, as well as selecting/approving new tools coming on system.

In this role, you'll be able to leverage our Flexible Workplace Policy by working in a hybrid manner. This will allow you to divide your time between our collaborative office environment in La Crosse, WI and the comfort of your personal home workspace. We believe this approach encourages engagement with colleagues and stakeholders during in-person interactions, while also providing you the flexibility to concentrate and excel at your tasks in a setting that aligns with your personal work style. 

The Impact You Will Make in This Role:

1. Design and develop work processes across the Dairyland enterprise (procedures, process, field procedures, job aids etc.)

2.  Lead cross functional teams and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts through analysis and development.

3.  Determine industry leading best practices and tooling; create proposals to adopt/change and assist the impacted groups in processing and implementation; Establish a strong presence in professional forums and events on behalf of DPC.

4.  Track and approve all tools on system; perform cyclical evaluation to determine any recalls or if better tooling is available.

5.  Create and distribute field bulletins that address tool and process changes or introduce latest items.

6.  Prepare the organization for regulatory changes that will require changing process or tooling; collaborate with Safety, Training, and the Business Units to determine best-in-class solutions.

7.  Support the creation and deployment of skill training; provide oversight of training materials and delivery to ensure consistency with process and tooling expectations.

8.  Analyze current work process to identify deficiencies and/or opportunities; communicate findings and develop action plans with impacted groups. Challenge the status quo.

9.  Observe and engage with frontline workers; identify opportunities to support or improve work execution (process or tools).

10. Support implementation of new process or tools by assisting in the development of change management plans, supporting and/or delivering training.

11. Support post event response; participate in the investigation, causal analysis, and execution of applicable corrective actions.

12. Support member cooperatives with process and tooling as needed.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Technical degree in high voltage work (Linework, Substation Mech, Electrical Maintenance). An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.  Prefer at least (3) years' experience at a journeyman level (or equivalent) in a Transmission, Substation, or Generation frontline role strongly preferred. Experience utilizing electric utility specific tools and working in common utility environments (generation plant, substation, control room, right-of-way, enclosed space, etc.) Previous leadership experience preferred.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Generation, Transmission, and Substation

• Knowledge of a wide array of tools, including utility specific applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse work groups

• Computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Etc.)

• Advanced analysis and problem-solving skills

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License required

• CUSP or CLCP preferred

Other Job Characteristics: Occasional overnight travel will be required to attend industry forums and conferences, meeting with vendors, supporting our member cooperatives, and conducting field visits in remote areas.

About Dairyland Power Cooperative

Dairyland is proud of its history as a pioneer in rural electrification. The generation and transmission cooperative formed in 1941, bringing light and power to the homes and farms in “America’s Dairyland.” Specifically serving rural communities and countryside, Dairyland continues to ease work conditions and improve quality of life for residents by delivering a safe, reliable supply of energy in its four-state service territory.

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