Operating Supervisor - BQ Environmental

<strong>Overview<br><br></strong>Supervise subordinate personnel in spill response and cleaning of Underground Electrical Structures along with oversight of the local Waste Water Treatment Facility. Ensure all work activities of both Company and Contractors are performed in a safe, efficient and reliable manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures by conducting Job Briefings, Safety Talks, and by conducting Job Site Safety Exchanges. Mantain the integrity of the electrical distribution system.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><strong>Core Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Directly supervise subordinate personnel in spill response and cleaning of Underground Electrical Structures along with oversight of the local Waste Water Treatment Facility.</li><li>Ensure that all work activities of both Company and Contractors are performed in a safe, efficient and reliable manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures by conducting Job Briefings, Safety Talks, and by conducting Job Site Safety Exchanges.</li><li>Be present on the front line every day to deliver safe and reliable service while meeting or exceeding the service expectations of our customers.</li><li>Evaluate work performance of subordinates on an on-going basis and provide timely feedback and coaching to improve quality and productivity.</li><li>Advance and engage workforce in the work resource management process.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and understands the vital importance of personal accountability.</li><li>Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>Required Education/Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of related work experience or</li><li>Associate's Degree and 4 years of related work experience or</li><li>Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related work experience.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Education/Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related work experience.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Relevant Work Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must have working knowledge of all Environmental, Health and Safety concerns and Contractor Oversight.</li><li>Must be flexible to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities, and must be able to exercise independent judgment to arrive at sound, productive business decisions.</li><li>Must have excellent organizational skills as well as possess strong leadership, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Must possess analytical capabilities related to cost management, excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system.</li><li>Strong computer skills in Outlook, and Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word and Power Point is required.</li><li>Must be able to demonstrate experience with procurement and contractor services.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills And Abilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Ability to lead/manage others</li><li>Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure</li><li>Possesses strong technical aptitude</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and</li><li>Excellent collaboration and team building skills and</li><li>Effective leadership skills and</li><li>Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback and</li><li>Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure and</li><li>Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills and</li><li>Performs work independently with minimal supervision and</li><li>Assumes personal responsibility for actions and</li><li>Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and</li><li>Technical\Quickly troublseshoots and resolves problems and</li><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. and<br><br></li></ul><strong>Licenses and Certifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Driver's License Required</li><li>Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B Preferred<br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical Demands<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must respond to system emergencies</li><li>Must work at field locations in all weather conditions</li><li>Must work in an environment that includes heat, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations</li><li>Must climb ladders and stairs</li><li>Must enter underground vaults through manholes</li><li>Must work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)</li><li>Must walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach</li><li>Must travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies</li><li>Must wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including; fire retardant clothing and safety harness</li><li>Must work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays<br><br></li></ul><strong>Additional Physical Demands<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.</li></ul>

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