Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.
NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.
As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.
OVERVIEW:
Supervises, schedules, assigns, and monitors the daily activities of the system construction department to ensure the safety of its employees and a high level of customer service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Functional/Operational
- Inspects construction crew activities for compliance with construction standards, policies, procedures, design specifications, work processes, and safety.
- Assists in supervising service restoration and emergencies as required to restore power.
- Reviews, audits, and approves contractor invoices. Coordinates invoice revisions with contractors.
- Consolidates all as-built information for completed work requests and completes as-built-in ARM.
- Supervises the installation and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and components by NOVEC employees and contractors.
- Provides interpretation of specifications and contracts and monitors the construction process, verifying that work completed is in accordance with contract documents.
- Works continually towards self-development to stay current on transmission and distribution construction and maintenance, customer service, and supervisory procedures and practices.
Strategic/Supervisory
- Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company’s value.
- Optimizes the production capacity of the system construction staff to improve work efficiency and staff skill base within the department.
- Ensures fulfillment of weekly and daily Stand-By for direct reports to ensure service reliability with minimal disruption to scheduled work.
- Ensures the department is in full compliance with the IBEW contract.
- Provides leadership within the department to ensure required human resource administration-staffing, training, coaching, development, work assignments, performance management, goals and objectives, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Administers the Line Technician Apprentice Training program for direct reports.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- An Associate’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related field from an accredited institution is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five to seven years of related experience including management of programs and supervision of people is required.
- Transmission and distribution construction and maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electric utility design, construction standards, and work processes.
- A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Ability to develop and motivate a team. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a short and long-term focus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human resources administration to manage employees’ work, conduct performance reviews, develop goals and objectives, and assure compliance with policies and procedures.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary and Incentive plan
Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center.
Survivor and Disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
Life insurance
Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
Educational Assistance
Annual Company Events
If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.