Field Mgr-Distribution Ops (M&E South Divsion)

Company Summary Statement : PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing. Overview:

Responsible for a capital and O&M budget in excess of $50 million. Lead PPL Electric Utilities and/or region-wide initiatives to improve business results. Maintain a safe work environment ensuring all personnel are properly trained and safe work practices are being followed. Provide direction and leadership to Field Supervisors to assure all work is completed safely, on schedule and within budget and the Company responds efficiently during emergency conditions. Interface with multiple departments to ensure adequate scope, resources, and schedules are achieved. Substitute for the Regional Director/ Director of Operations as required. Serve as a Regional Emergency Manager during storms, responsible for directing and managing the entire storm restoration effort within an operating region. Provide leadership and oversight support for achieving financial growth, operational excellence and customer loyalty. Support the improvements of critical business processes to ensure the safe construction and maintenance of work, restoration of service and management of resources for optimal productivity.

This role will be responsible for the M&E functions in our Lancaster, Harrisburg and Lehigh regions; the selected candidate can have their home location be based out of any of these regions.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree or 8 years of equivalent experience

2. Demonstrated leadership ability in a high-performance culture

3. A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in an electrical or mechanical industry

4. Good math skills

5. Excellent planning and scheduling skills

6. Working knowledge of budgeting and cost related issues

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction or related field

2. Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficeincies including technology and performance

3. Ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.