Distribution Supervisor ED

Requisition: 84037

 
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

 
Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300
 
Work Location Category: Onsite

 
We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

 

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

 

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

 

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

 

Job Summary

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered. 

This is a first level supervisory position in the Underground Construction Department at Central Electric Division. The successful candidate will provide supervision of assigned personnel in the underground construction of all major new, replacement and upgraded electric outside plant facilities, including poles and overhead conductors and installation of underground cable. Achieve the desired results of the Outside Plant Construction organization through the use of PSEG values and tools, sound management practices and skills and a total commitment to teamwork. Oversee the activities of all Outside Plant Construction associates, including contractors in order to ensure safe and efficient construction of outside plant facilities. Supervise the construction of all outside plant electric distribution facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel in the construction, maintenance and operation of associated overhead or underground facilities.
  Provide development and training to personnel in work practices and use of tools and equipment.
• Promote safety principles and procedures.
• Coach, counsel and recognize associates, as required, and facilitate first step grievance meetings in accordance with Positive Discipline.
• Conduct fact-finding meetings, as required.
• Conduct performance appraisal reviews with bargaining unit associates.
• Assist in the identification and recognition of unusual, unsafe or inappropriate work conditions and take necessary corrective action.
• Assign and direct work to accomplish the desired results in a safe, efficient and expeditious manner.
• Interface with Division Operations to ensure top quartile system reliability.
• Maintain effective working relationships across departments to achieve Safe and Reliable operation of the Electric Grid.
• Accept overtime, call out and on-call assignments and provide support of work activities and response to emergencies during and outside of normal working hours, including emergency response and restoration for major system and weather events within and outside of the division, including acceptance of Mutual Aid obligations.
• Safety sensitive position / D.O.T. testing required.

Job Specific Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the construction, operation and maintenance of underground outside plant facilities or overhead electric distribution facilities.
• Working knowledge of the Company / Union Agreement and bargaining unit workforce, including knowledge of Positive Discipline process and Mutual Gains Bargaining.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and 1-line diagrams.
• As the job requires driving to Company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.
• Must obtain an acceptable score on the First Line Supervisor's Test (FLST) unless presently an internal employee and directly supervising (i.e., responsible for performance review) union, operating department/represented associates for a minimum of 12 continuous months. For those who have previously taken and received an acceptable score on the FLST but who are not presently and directly supervising represented associates, test results will be valid for a maximum period of two years from the date the test was taken. Acceptable test results exceeding the two-year period (for those applicants not presently and directly supervising represented associates) cannot be used in bidding on or applying for a first line supervisory position for which the test was validated.

Desired Skills

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• Mechanically inclined aptitude.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting, identifying and analyzing abnormal outside plant facility conditions.
• Ability to read and understand one-line circuit prints and detail prints.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including DWMS.
• Maintain or obtain a CDL license.

 

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

 

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. 
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI. 

 

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