About this opportunity
Entergy lists this Utility Foreman - Mississippi opportunity in hernando, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the construction and repair of both overhead and underground distribution.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
Champion safe work practices and insure compliance to Company Safety Rules.
Work to insure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
Be able to manage all SO/SR/WR's in DIS/DSS.
Organize work and manage multiple task and inputs simultaneously.
Work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
Must have a strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and accuracy in order to direct construction/repair crews safely and to construct/restore electric system efficiently.
Assist in Network operations, storm restorations, and operation of AM/FM and directing of contract crews.
Motivate and influence a diverse and geographically dispersed work force dealing with a wide variety of safety and training issues.
Assume Line Supervisor's duties for a short time in their absence.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum education required of the position:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum experience required of the position:
Minimum of 8 years of line experience or equivalent.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
Excellent leadership skills.
Strong decision making skills.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
Self motivated and dependable team player.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
Desired: Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required; Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position:
Class A Commercial driver's license.
Primary Location: Mississippi-Nesbit
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Relocation Option: Level II Union description/code: Number of Openings: 1
Travel Percentage: 50% to 75%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
Worksite address
hernando, MS, 38632, US
Who can apply
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