DP
Harmony, Minnesota
Full time
JR101103
Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?
Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We've worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.
As a team, we work together to leverage the team's diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.
AREA SUPERVISOR (Hybrid)
*The successful candidate must reside or relocate within a 60-minute reporting time of the Harmony, MN Service Center.
Hiring Salary Range: $117,800 - 176,700
Compensation i destermined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.
The Area Supervisor (South) is responsible for the safe implementation of all maintenance, operation, repair, and construction projects pertaining to the transmission facilities in the assigned area. Responsible for the safety, supervision, and support of the Transmission Maintenance (TM) staff for the same area.
The Impact You'll Make In This Role:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Responsible for employee adherence to Dairyland Safety Rules and Practices. This includes providing input into the development of the safety program and providing appropriate instruction and daily role modeling/leadership.
Responsible for development of daily and weekly work schedules to systematically implement maintenance and construction programs considering the most productive utilization of manpower and other resources.
Responsible for setting clear, safe, and attainable goals and expectations for the TM Staff. Assure that each substandard performance and employee conflict is addressed and resolved. Select, train, and evaluate staff.
Responsible for the supervision of all maintenance, construction, and emergency repair projects pertaining to the Transmission Maintenance Department for this area.
Responsible for providing the Manager, Transmission Line with information necessary to continuously improve the maintenance programs. Knowledge of ROPE program.
Maintain relationships with member cooperatives' leadership, employees, and members.
Responsible for and implementation of the department training plan. Ensure that individual qualification records are kept. This includes providing input to the development of the training plan.
Responsible for administering provisions of the Labor Agreement. Responsible for necessary apprentice employee documentation.
Responsible for conducting routine employee safety meetings to provide best practices, coordination and communication amongst all employees.
Responsible for assisting Manager, Transmission Line in developing departmental budgets and for monitoring and adherence to set budgets.
Working with S.O.C. staff, provide switching training to member cooperatives, municipals, and Dairyland staff on the "Clearance and Live Line" procedures.
Further the development and utilization of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to better facilitate improved maintenance processes, maintenance policies and technologies.
Provide direction, concept and course of actions as required for continual work process improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Experience and Expertise:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education & Experience: Vocational lineworker/utility diploma plus 10 years lineworker experience OR Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, physics, and/or mathematics plus seven (7) years' experience in utility engineering, operation, and/or maintenance areas. May consider high school diploma with twelve (12) years lineworker experience. At least two years' experience required in a demonstrated leadership role (supervisory experience at Dairyland or elsewhere).
Skills: Labor relations with a working knowledge of the labor agreement, administration skills. Knowledge of electric transmission system and equipment is required. Computer competency. Budget responsibilities. Need communication skills both verbal and written. Customer relations skills.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver's License required. Valid CDL preferred.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing hand-over-hand, and twisting upper body. Ability to manipulate/operate test equipment (40 lbs.), computer, telephone, two-way radio, camera, binoculars, ladder and hand tools.
Environmental Demands: Some work indoors; also work outdoors in extreme cold, extreme heat, extreme noise, along with mechanical, electrical, chemical and dust hazards.
Other Job Characteristics: On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Ability to work effectively with and motivate diverse groups of people. Good verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate must reside within a 60-minute reporting time of the assigned service center or be willing to relocate to meet this requirement. Maintain positive relationships with member cooperative leaders, employees, and members.
NOTE: Return to Union - A union represented employee selected to fill this position may request to return to his/her former position in accordance with Article VI, Section 6(K) of the Labor Agreement (within 365 days from date of transfer).
BENEFITS:
We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:
Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
Life insurance
Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
Robust Wellness Program
New Flexible Work Program
Tuition Reimbursement
So much more!
Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.
With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.
At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.
Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.