Operations Supervisor Job Columbia area,Tennessee USA,Management

DREMC is seeking an Operations Supervisor.

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Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) is a member‑owned electric cooperative, serving an area of approximately 2,500 square miles across 17 counties in southern middle Tennessee. Our amazing team at DREMC distributes safe and reliable electricity at the lowest possible cost, promotes and facilitates economic development
, and enhances the quality of life over 85,000 members across 6,500 miles of line.

Location: Columbia, TN

Job Purpose

The Operations Supervisor consistently displays the work ethic and models the behaviors conducive to the desired DREMC culture. Oversees the daily operation of the district construction crews, servicemen/linemen, and contractor crews. Assists the Director in all daily operations. Ensures member requests are handled in an efficient manner and according to established policies and procedures.

Job Dimensions Supervisory Responsibility

The Operations Supervisor is accountable for the safety, productivity, and culture of construction crew(s), linemen, and servicemen assigned to a particular district office.

Budget Responsibility

Partners with the Director to make recommendations on needed items, including capital improvements, vehicles, materials, tools, and personnel involving six and seven‑figure annual amounts.

Principal Accountabilities

Must be able and willing to lead on a consistent basis.

Aptitude to create, facilitate, or champion solutions and practical implementation to benefit Members and Employees.

Oversee daily safety and productivity of operations personnel while creating a team environment.

Delegates work orders to DREMC, and contract crews and oversees their completion to ensure efficiency and adherence to DREMC specifications and safety standards.

Studies, learns, and consistently applies DREMC policies, procedures, By‑Laws, Rules and Regulations, and rate schedules.

Provides exceptional member service to answer inquiries and resolve complaints involving member issues.

Communicates and coordinates with System Operations in accordance with TVA direction during emergency restoration related to DREMC power supply.

Periodically inspects field constructions in progress and completed work orders.

Assist in staking new, upgraded, or relocated facilities and prepare sketches as needed.

Analyzes, and confirms accuracy of various daily, monthly, and yearly reports including work orders and material inventory.

Partners with the Director in the selection of personnel related to operations and construction work of the district.

Responsible for reviewing and approving payroll time.

Conducts accurate and consistent employee performance evaluations while maintaining a productive and professional atmosphere by coaching, training, and motivating employees.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NESC, NEC, DOT, and TVA rules, procedures and guidelines relating to administration and management of electrical systems and facilities.

Aptitude to create and facilitate switching procedures in conjunction with the System Operations Department and TVA Dispatch.

Maintains an awareness of DREMC’s strategic plan.

Maintains confidentiality of matters at all times, while handling employee and member inquiries with sensitivity and respect.

Supervises a district on‑call program ensuring twenty‑four (24) hour operational coverage to the membership.

Collaborates daily with both internal and external stakeholders.

Must offer and solicit feedback daily.

Must reside within a twenty (20) statute mile radius of assigned office.

Emergency response coverage as needed.

Minimum Requirements Education

A High School diploma or equivalent is required, and post‑high school education is preferred.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following electric utility roles: lineman, engineering, safety, substation maintenance, control center operator, meter technician, or equivalent technician/electrician in the electric utility industry. Less experience in the electric utility industry with post‑secondary degrees of education and certifications will also be considered. Prior…


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