Supvr Field Operations-Chicago, IL

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Are you in?Primary Purpose:

 

Directs and is responsible for optimizing the practices, policies, procedures and programs to operate the electric distribution system in a safe, reliable and efficient manner with the welfare of employees, customers, the public and shareholders in mind. Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises Area Operators, OESs or Distribution Testing employees. Implements Company and departmental policies, initiatives, procedures & guidelines in order to satisfy corporate, business unit, municipal and regulatory requirements. Maintain and apply a working knowledge of the Exelon Management Model for business controls and meet management's expectation for conducting effective business. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties:

 

• Plan, coordinate, and direct craft employees engaged in the execution of scheduled and emergent work activities, to assure the highest levels of customer services and maintenance crew utilization to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability and performance goals. 
• Promote and maintain an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Provides timely recognition of employee contributions. Provide coaching, training, and evaluate employee performance. 
• Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other departments in Exelon. 
• Manage Union/management relationships and engage local union stewards to effectively facilitate the Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Work within departmental budgets. Plan resource coverage and execute work activities directed at achievement of business plans and business unit objectives.
• Coordinate emergency response to restore continuity of service to customers. 

Job Scope:

 

• Directs an average workforce of 12-15 craft employees. Employees include Overhead Electrician Specials or Area Operators. Performs safety audits, meetings, investigations, and employee reviews.
• Directs the craft employees engaged in the execution of the preventative/corrective maintenance activities within assigned regional operating area. Provides input into the planning, implementation and execution of the Operations maintenance, reliability and testing programs. Responsible for implementing labor strategies involving employees covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Determines manpower and equipment requirements necessary for scheduled and emergent operating work to ensure maximum utilization of construction crews.
• Actions have direct impact on reliability and customer satisfaction goals, the public, political, and regulatory opinion of the energy delivery operating companies.
• Regular contact with, Operations Managers, Dispatching, Maintenance Managers & Supervisors (both Distribution and T&S), work week managers (both Distribution and T&S), planners (Operating and M&C), local union stewards, and other employees including community relations personnel, engineering, and energy services organizations. Other contacts include major industrial customers connected to ESS sites and various municipality organizations (fire, police etc).

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• 4-7 years internal utility company experience (e.g., ComEd, PECO), or equivalent external experience
• 2-3 years internal supervisory experience (e.g., ComEd PECO, BSC, ExGen), or receive acceptable rating on Supervisory Assessment
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in a high performance culture.
• This position requires 24-hour on-call responsibility and varied work schedules as required by business needs.
• Minimum 2 year commitment in position required

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree
• Extensive knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement and related procedures, policies and processes

Benefits:

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $102,400.00/Yr. – $140,800.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.