Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
Location: The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to the Jackson Service Center every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.
General Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Manager Forestry involves supervisory and operating responsibilities on the electric and gas systems with knowledge of forestry, arboricultural standards and/ or vegetation management practices. The Manager in this role have the ability to initiate and lead/support projects or change implementation efforts to improve results and are able to perform effectively and efficiently in routine and nonroutine/emergency situations with minimal guidance. The Manager of Forestry has direct responsibility for contractual oversight and vegetation management in routine and non-routine work performed including reconciliation of pay; responsibility for internal direct repots and external labor workforce of contractor direct points-of-contact; depending on shifting workloads, priorities, system reliability, environmental constraints, and initiatives. Work involves safety compliance, MPSC compliance, quality control for arboricultural and vegetation management standards, strategic planning, scheduling, organizing, directing, dispatching, complete oversight in areas such as program and construction work, cost adherence, policy & procedure applications, storm response management, site readiness inspections, and customer interfaces.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Manage the scope, schedule and cost of construction projects; apply thorough understanding of policy coupled with leadership skills to resolve process and construction barriers
•Review customer interaction for internal/external concerns; includes customer request/concerns/inquiries regarding vegetation management practices and standards, resolving MPSC/corporate complaints and addressing concerns over access, easement rights, and property restoration. Provide and maintain positive customer and employee relations with all forms of communication; includes verbal, e-mail, text and non-verbal communications
•Responsible for work plan adherence, adjustments to work plan, backlog management, coordination with internal stakeholders. Participate in cross functional Daily Operating Reviews and cross functional Weekly Operating Reviews. Coordinate with HVD and LVD Line Department and/or Gas T&S OM&C work groups supporting short cycle and long cycle projects; includes weekly Project alignment meetings, new business installation, infrastructure rebuilds, capacity project support, solar project support, Gas T&S and EIRP construction projects, real estate partnership for obtaining new easements and coordination with engineering/planning as a SME for future maintenance of infrastructure
•Manage and monitor work performed by non-company crews, including management of contractual items. Set up and facilitate pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for large infrastructure improvement projects (Rebuilds HVD, LVD, Gas Transmission and Storage (Gas T&S) Re-hab, 3rd party developers, and Gas Enhanced Infrastructure Replacement Program (EIRP) construction projects). Provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance and oversight to assure completion of work in a safe and cost-effective manner.
•Lead storm restoration efforts with non-company crews for HVD and LVD systems, including using ADMS (Outage Management System) for work order management, dispatching crews and utilize 3-way communication. Weekly on-call rotation for Forestry Department for Work Management Center's (WMC's) as single point of contact for tree related emergent events on the distribution, 46kV system and 138KV system
•Conduct regular safety meetings with CE employees and contractor crews, regular safety site visits, investigates and completes necessary incident reports and accident reports; maintain records, prepare and submit required reports for appropriate agencies
•Responsible to support Daily Operating Reviews, Weekly Operating Reviews, Monthly Operating Reviews, Rally Rooms, Problem Solving Events, Safety Health and Guidance Teams, Safety Culture Teams, Fix It Now Teams, Safety Grass Roots Teams, Financial Programs. Understanding of company and departmental metrics/financials, creation/updating of visual management, problem solving, lean tool education and utilization, Waste Elimination identification, input and follow through to completion for cost savings, automation identification
•Provide project leadership, operational leadership and impose safe work practices. Ensure employee development through knowledge transfer, individualized mentoring and structured training. Mentor, support and lead co-workers in the team with training, development, mental positivity, and process questions. Coach and lead by example for other team members, so they can be successful with individual and team goals
•Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
•Knowledge of basic forestry principles, arboricultural standards and vegetation management practices, methods, and equipment. Ability to know when to implement various techniques and equipment use
•Contract management/enforcement
•Knowledge/Understanding and application of planning and scheduling process (SAP)
•Task analysis skills, CAIDI, SAIFI, SAIDI strategy and tactics
•Skill in transfer of knowledge and employee development
•Knowledge of and experience in LVD and HVD line operations including emergent/unplanned service restoration to both HVD and LVD system. Understanding of grid infrastructure
•Knowledge and application of work methods, work processes, and related technology in the field of Electric and Gas Operations
•Skilled in negotiating and conflict resolution with internal and external clients
Education & Experience
•Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Related Field. A degree in business or related disciple may be considered if accompanied by extensive applicable experience with 4 years of experience that possess basic forestry knowledge, be fluent in vegetation management practices, methods and equipment, arboricultural standards and will have the ability to know when to implement various techniques and equipment use. Should possess basic knowledge/understanding of Safety Culture, safety management systems, change management efforts in a challenging environment. Basic understanding of work/construction methods of electric/gas/water/utility systems and applicable standards/laws pertaining to the operation of utility infrastructure. Previous experience managing a work plan and obtain corporate goals, provide oversight to company and contracted work force, manage and enforce compliance with contracts and contractors, enforce safe work practices.
•[OR] Associate's Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources Related Field. A degree in business or related disciple may be considered if accompanied by extensive applicable experience with 6 years of experience that possess basic forestry knowledge, be fluent in vegetation management practices, methods and equipment, arboricultural standards and will have the ability to know when to implement various techniques and equipment use. Should possess basic knowledge/understanding of Safety Culture, safety management systems, change management efforts in a challenging environment. Basic understanding of work/construction methods of electric/gas/water/utility systems and applicable standards/laws pertaining to the operation of utility infrastructure. Previous experience managing a work plan and obtain corporate goals, provide oversight to company and contracted work force, manage and enforce compliance with contracts and contractors, enforce safe work practices.
•[OR] High School Diploma with 8 years of experience that possess basic forestry knowledge, be fluent in vegetation management practices, methods and equipment, arboricultural standards and will have the ability to know when to implement various techniques and equipment use. Should possess basic knowledge/understanding of Safety Culture, safety management systems, change management efforts in a challenging environment. Basic understanding of work/construction methods of electric/gas/water/utility systems and applicable standards/laws pertaining to the operation of utility infrastructure. Previous experience managing a work plan and obtain corporate goals, provide oversight to company and contracted work force, manage and enforce compliance with contracts and contractors, enforce safe work practices.
Certifications
•Required Certifications/Licensures:(First Aid/CPR & NERC/FERC Authority)
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
•Competitive compensation packages
•Medical, Dental and Vision
•Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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