Vegetation Management Operations Coordinator

Job Title: Vegetation Management Operations Coordinator

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

Job Summary/Purpose

Safely perform the functions of the Operations Coordinator in the Vegetation Management (VM) group. Provide continual focus on the safe, reliable, and compliant execution of Entergy’s VM program. This includes all aspects of work projects needed to control and manage the vegetation on and along Entergy rights of way that could interfere with reliable service across the transmission, distribution, and substation system.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Scheduling, assigning, and monitoring VM contract work in accordance with Entergy’s safety and procedural requirements.
• Promoting and supporting the safety of contract partners by performing and documenting field observations, engagements, and associated coaching to address any improvement opportunities.
• Developing and promoting strong safety leadership with co-workers, contract workforce, and internal/external customers.
• Ensuring all work activities follow Entergy’s Safe Work Rules Manual and procedural expectations.
• Applying electric utility experience and industry knowledge to ensure expectations are met regarding safe work practices, industry standards, regulations, and procedures. (Incl. Job Safety/Hazard Analysis)
• Applying working knowledge of current IVM programs, techniques, and industry practices to help promote and develop the advancement of Entergy’s VM program.
• Contract management including oversight of multiple contract projects simultaneously with minimal direct supervision.
• Developing, implementing, coordinating, and providing oversight for annual work plans in assigned areas.
• Monitor and manage contractor spend to meet annual budget targets in assigned areas.
• Perform field and accounting audits of contractor invoices to ensure accuracy of contractor billing.
• Monitor reliability performance and implement improvement plans in assigned areas.
• Work with internal groups such as engineering, line department, and construction to support various projects as it relates to Vegetation Management such as planning, estimation, oversight, and quality assurance.
• Effectively communicate work plans and status reports of all projects to internal customers.
• Use of excellent communication and customer relation skills to maximize a positive customer experience.
• Respond to all customer vegetation issues in accordance with Entergy expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively utilize conflict mitigation skills to manage and/or resolve issues with internal and external customers as well as contract partners.
• Coordinate contract personnel during emergency and/or storm restoration throughout Entergy service territory and travelling off-system during mutual assistance opportunities if required.
• When needed, work extended hours in challenging terrain, environment, and conditions while coordinating emergency restoration efforts.
• Participate in internal/external communication and educational programs as it relates to VM.
• Participate in group and/or departmental teams in developing process improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrating proficiency with PC skills that include Entergy and Microsoft applications to perform, track, and document work.

Minimum Requirements:

Preference will be given to those applicants with a 4-year college degree in Forestry or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered for those without a degree.

With a 4-year college degree in Forestry or related field, a minimum of 3 years of electric utility vegetation management, line, substation, safety, project, or related experience.

Without a 4-year college degree in Forestry or related field, a minimum of 7 years of electric utility vegetation management, line, substation, safety, project, or related experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Experience in Utility Vegetation Managagement, Electric Utility Operations (Transmission and/or Distribution), and/or Contractor Management for safety and process compliance. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to monitor and manage budgets within assigned areas. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position:

Arborist or Utility Arborist License/Cerification (preferred, or be able to obtain within 1 year) State Certified Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License (preferred, or be able to obtain within 1 year)

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.