Supervisor Field Operations

**ABOUT US** At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource - our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety. **APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 4, 2024** **TITLE**: Supervisor Field Operations (E24-326) **DEPARTMENT**: Operations **WORK LOCATION/OFFICE**:Airdrie/Strathmore **STATUS**: 01 Full Time - Salaried **NUMBER OF HIRES**:1 **DESCRIPTION**: Reporting to the Manager Field Operations, the Supervisor Field Operations is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of all distribution operations, construction, and asset management work in a safe and timely manner. The Supervisor Field Operations is expected to build an effective team through effective leadership and communication, planning, organization, and coaching. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to)**: Leadership: - Build an effective team that performs and assists in the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system. - Responsible for all elements of employee relations, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, terminations, and resolving labour relations issues. - Ensure all direct reports (including apprentices) receive proper training and development opportunities, sign Blue Book task sheets, identify training requirements, and review or manage individual performance on a regular basis. Field Operations - Oversee the efficient utilization of resources to meet customer requirements. - Ensure adequate resourcing levels through time approval, vacation/leave requests and on call resourcing. - Approve and maintain the call schedule. - Provide direction and communication to staff on changes to standards, practices and policies. - Prioritize, schedule and complete work within required timelines in consultation with Supervisor Projects, Supervisor Field Scheduling and Supervisor Dispatch. - Work with staff to ensure the electrical distribution system and all buildings/vehicles etc. are kept safe and reliable. - Assist the Manager Field Operations in the management of capital and operating budgets. - Build and maintain excellent working relationships with local customers, landowners, business owners, and community leaders. - Complete required reports for the Manager Field Operations. - Ensure employees adhere to work methods, safe work practices/policies; this includes investigating incidents or accidents and following up as required. - Complete monthly site observations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner and that quality standards are adhered to. - Special projects and other duties as required. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**: - Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills. - Proven leadership skills in operations, construction, safety, planning, organization, building relationships, conflict resolution and the ability to deliver customer satisfaction. - Proven ability to build relationships and lead effective teams. - Ability to interpret and explain FortisAlberta safe work practices, safety regulations, and external regulations. - Working knowledge of FortisAlberta’s operations and construction practices and processes. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**: - Journeyman Power Line Technician, and 7 years of experience with the construction and operation of an electric distribution system are required. - Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience is required. - Project and/or budget management experience would be an asset. - Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electrical utility industry, would be an asset. **SPECIAL CONDITIONS**: - Frequent travel or overnight absences may be required. - Valid Class 5 drivers permit. **TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION**: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"