ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts in a manner to properly protect company interests and assets while serving as the company's visible representative in the field for Vegetation Management.
Ensures that all environmental regulations are observed and maintained by vegetation contractors.
Ensures quality work is being performed by vegetation contractors
Supports safety and security functions to ensure all work on, or around company assets is performed per company policies and procedures
Supports pre planning work for capital projects/estimates
Monitor and track tree contractor progress on capital projects
Assist with vegetation management software troubleshooting (being able to familiarize/update data in VM software program).
Assist in documenting Right of Way conditions for maintenance scheduling
Monitor vegetation maintenance scope effectiveness
Assists with community issues related to VM including easement resolution/acquisition, customer interaction, working with external entities, etc.
Ensures any operation or work performed on any company asset is within the guidelines and standards set forth by the company including any regulation or standard required by an applicable authority (i.e. Occupational Health Administration, NERC FAC-003, various environmental agencies, state utility boards, etc.).
Represents ITC Holdings in industry forums, professional organizations, etc. as requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Arboriculture, Forestry, or other environmentally related field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible transmission and/or distribution VM experience
Ability to travel to support geographically diverse business operations
Must have valid driver's license.
Utility experience.
Possess sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it's crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.
Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement (https://www.itc-holdings.com/docs/default-source/human-resources-support-docs/itc_diversity_statement.pdf?sfvrsn=507bcbf6_2) .
