WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation, distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. We employ over 7,000 people in our energy companies and service subsidiaries. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.Job SummaryThe Operations Supervisor manages internal resources, external contracted resources and business applications/processes based on the need of the business unit. This includes (but not limited to) supervisory tasks in Gas Operations or Electric Operations related to construction, design, planning, and scheduling for We Energies electric/gas transmission and distribution systems. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the construction or maintenance activities related to the company's transmission and distribution infrastructure within an assigned area. Operations Supervisors ensure that all customers' needs are met in a safe, efficient and timely manner through the effective management/utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials. Their first concern is to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and contractors during all work applications.The Operations Supervisor/Senior Operations Supervisor may be rotated to other work areas/functions within Customer Operations in order to address workload demands, gain valuable experience, and to develop an understanding and appreciation for other parts of the organization.This position is part of a job family, placement will be determined based off experience level.Job ResponsibilitiesIn addition, this position is responsible for:Training and administration of contracts within the business unit, construction standard adherence for all contractors, support for company supervision on the management of contracts.Coordinating and communicating across several work groups and has the major responsibility for storm/emergency service restoration activities within the operating service area they are assigned.Representing We Energies in contacts with the customer, the general public, municipalities, cities, townships, contractors, and their employees; they use negotiation skills to resolve conflicts, engagement skills to build networks to enhance good working relationships.Availability for emergency call-outs.Minimum Experience RequiredHigh School Diploma, HSED, GEDFive to 10 years experience in a distribution/construction operations trade and/or five to 10 years experience in supervision of direct reportsGood working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship managementAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groupsStrong communication and organizational skillsValid driver's licensePreferred QualificationsKnowledge and experience with electric operationsContract management experience
