Team Leader - Trouble Field Operations

AES Corporation
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
1 Monument Circle (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. The Team Leader is responsible and accountable for the continuous safe and efficient service interruption restoration, operations, maintenance and/or construction of the AES Indiana electric Transmission and Distribution systems. Provides supervision, leadership, and training to others through day-to-day contact. Provides technical advice, training, and counsel for difficult operational situations. Prioritizes, directs, monitors, and evaluates performance of direct reports within the reporting organization. Prepares, controls, and administers work schedules and financial budgets to achieve maximum business results relating to overall safety, performance, cost efficiency, and system reliability. *Key Responsibilities* Prepares and monitors budget compliance; reviews and approves detailed construction estimates for projects in the Department. Leads, directs, and coordinates manpower plans which may involve internal departments and external companies regarding personnel and shift assignments to assure timeliness, efficiency, safety, and economy. Provide technical support, compliance training, and counsel to field personnel as required. Improves work processes to enhance on-the-job safety, quality of work, customer satisfaction and competitiveness of the division; encourages employee participation to develop suggestions for work simplification. Enforces and complies with all federal safety policies, practices, and procedures; through guidance and training, ensures that employees know, understand, and apply all safety rules, OSHA and EPA regulations, good work practices and proper craftsmanship techniques applicable to their work. Maintains an environment promoting safety, excellent customer service, striving to economically meet customer requests within the time requested. Maintains a safe, professional work environment offering employees challenging, meaningful work and opportunities to develop skills and talents. Reviews and approves all Work Day Time Keeping Functions. *Basic Requirements* Four years of high school or vocational school Post-secondary, vocational or technical training Ability to work with people, and have knowledge of industry practices relating to safe electric utility distribution system operations and the electric service restoration process Good problem solving and resource management skills Intermediate computer skills Self-starter willing to work in a team environment and operate with a minimum of supervision PREFERRED SKILLS: Five to seven years' experience as a journeyman lineman Prior supervisory experience leading bargaining unit staff Knowledge of the job functions of a Trouble Technician, Line Technician, Substation Inspector, Service Dispatcher, Transmission System Operators, and Line Patrol Technician during normal and emergency conditions Microsoft Office Suite AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.