Supervisor Field Operations - Drayton Valley, Canada - FortisAlberta Inc

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ABOUT US
At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource - our people. As Alberta's largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.





APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 11, 2024





REPORTS TO:
Manager Field Operations


TITLE:
Supervisor Field Operations (E24-098)


DEPARTMENT:
Field Operations


WORK LOCATION/OFFICE:
Nisku or Drayton Valley

STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried


NUMBER OF HIRES:1


DESCRIPTION:


Reporting to the Manager Field Operations, the Supervisor Field Operations is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of all distribution operations, construction, and asset management work in a safe and timely manner.

The Supervisor Field Operations is expected to build an effective team through effective leadership and communication, planning, organization, and coaching.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):


Leadership:


  • Build an effective team that performs and assists in the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system.
  • Responsible for all elements of employee relations, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, terminations, and resolving labour relations issues.
  • Ensure all direct reports (including apprentices) receive proper training and development opportunities, sign Blue Book task sheets, identify training requirements, and review or manage individual performance on a regular basis.

Field Operations:


  • Oversee the efficient utilization of resources to meet customer requirements.
  • Ensure adequate resourcing levels through time approval, vacation/leave requests and on call resourcing.
  • Approve and maintain the call schedule.
  • Provide direction and communication to staff on changes to standards, practices and policies.
  • Prioritize, schedule and complete work within required timelines in consultation with Supervisor Projects, Supervisor Field Scheduling and Supervisor Dispatch.
  • Work with staff to ensure the electrical distribution system and all buildings/vehicles etc. are kept safe and reliable.
  • Assist the Manager Field Operations in the management of capital and operating budgets.
  • Build and maintain excellent working relationships with local customers, landowners, business owners, and community leaders.
  • Complete required reports for the Manager Field Operations.
  • Ensure employees adhere to work methods, safe work practices/policies; this includes investigating incidents or accidents and following up as required.
  • Complete monthly site observations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner and that quality standards are adhered to.
  • Special projects and other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:


  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent decision making and problemsolving skills.
  • Proven leadership skills in operations, construction, safety, planning, organization, building relationships, conflict resolution and the ability to deliver customer satisfaction.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and lead effective teams.
  • Ability to interpret and explain FortisAlberta safe work practices, safety regulations, and external regulations.
  • Working knowledge of FortisAlberta's operations and construction practices and processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:


  • Journeyman Power Line Technician, and 7 years of experience with the construction and operation of an electric distribution system are required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience is required.
  • Project and/or budget management experience would be an asset.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:


  • Frequent travel or overnight absences may be required.
  • Valid Class 5 drivers permit.

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION:
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