What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor position at We Energies (WE)?
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Operations Supervisor in our Land O'Lakes, Wisconsin location.
Job Summary
The Operations Supervisor manages internal resources, external contracted resources and business applications/processes based on the need of the business unit. This includes (but not limited to) supervisory tasks in Electric Operations related to construction, design, planning, and scheduling for We Energies electric transmission and distribution systems. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the construction or maintenance activities related to the company’s transmission and distribution infrastructure within an assigned area. Operations Supervisor ensures that all customers’ needs are met in a safe, efficient and timely manner through the effective management/utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials. Their first concern is to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and contractors during all work applications.
The Operations Supervisor may be rotated to other work areas/functions within Customer Operations in order to address workload demands, gain valuable experience, and to develop an understanding and appreciation for other parts of the organization.
Job Responsibilities
In addition, this position is responsible for:
- Training, coaching, counseling, development and discipline of personnel within their respective business unit.
- Coordinating and communicating across several work groups and has the major responsibility for storm/emergency service restoration activities within the operating service area they are assigned.
- Representing We Energies in contacts with the customer, the general public, municipalities, cities, townships, contractors, and their employees; they use negotiation skills to resolve conflicts, engagement skills to build networks to enhance good working relationships.
- Availability for emergency call-outs.
Minimum Experience Required
- Five to 10 years experience in a distribution/construction operations trade and/or five to 10 years experience in supervision of direct reports.
- An Operations Supervisor should have a good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are a benefit.
- High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong computer skills (data entry, reading reports, work planning, etc.)
- Technical training beyond high school is preferable
End Date: 01/29/2024
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
EEO/AA policies and statements