Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of the Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
This position is available at either the Kalamazoo Service Center OR Hamilton Service Center.
Job Description/Responsibilities
•The Electric Field Leader position in the Customer Field Services organization will typically supervise 12-20 home site reporting bargaining unit Electric Distribution employees.
•Work may also involve managing and monitoring work performed by non-company employees.
•The work involves a mixture of standard to advanced supervisory and operating responsibilities.
•In addition to responsibilities for lower rated positions, an Electric Field Leader is responsible for managing successful headquarter business operations in a cost effective fashion while maintaining a safe work environment and balancing the needs of the customer and company.
•The Electric Field Leader develops direct reports in both business knowledge and technical skills; plans and prudently manages the scope, schedule and cost of construction projects; applies a thorough understanding of policy coupled with leadership skills to resolve process and employee issues; has a thorough understanding of the Working Agreement and is adept at dealing with local union leadership.
•Initiates and leads change to improve results.
•Professionals in this role have the ability to perform effectively and efficiently in routine and non-routine/emergency situations with minimal guidance.
•Responsibilities include supervision of electric distribution employees, on-call assignments, management of project work including job site reporting, and working extended hours during restoration activities.
•The ideal candidate will be safety focused and experienced in construction methods with the ability to accurately estimate hours required to complete complex projects.
•The candidate will also be proficient in the storm process and use of supporting computer systems and programs (e.g., Arcos, OMAR/Service Suite, OMS, and Outlook) required to complete their day-to-day work.
•This position requires demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and procedures; in-depth knowledge of electric distribution operations and construction; demonstrated leadership capabilities including the capacity to lead change efforts in a competitive business environment; and demonstrated capacity to direct both company and non-company resources in both routine and non-routine or emergency operations.
*Note this position may be required to work afternoon and weekend shifts to support the OM&C workforce*
Requirements/Qualifications
•A high school diploma / GED is required.
•The Electric Field Leader requires technical knowledge in electric transmission, distribution and metering gained either through a technical field of study and/or through related work experience.
•Working outside of normal work hours and responding to customer emergencies during anytime of the day, including evenings and weekends is required.
The following may set you apart:
•A Bachelor's degree in a related field or electric lines on-the-job training.
•Three years of related field utility experience.
Candidates without previous field leader experience will be considered as the position will be filled with the most qualified applicant at the appropriate level depending on experience.
Position will be filled from Electric Field Leader I - Electric Field Leader III.
Essential Functions
•Responsible for the planning, organization, coordination, evaluation and supervision of employees assigned to the operation, maintenance and construction of electric distribution systems, customer electric services, electric generation plant facilities, buildings and grounds or utility support area.
•Recommends proposed changes and enhancements to systems and facilities operation; responds to complaints and requests for information; prepares and maintains reports of completed job orders and the status of jobs in progress.
•Inspects job sites to check on work progress, assure satisfactory completion and plans new assignments; prepares requisitions for operations and maintenance supplies, equipment and materials and... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
