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Vegetation Manager OM25-01

About Us :

At Brazos Electric Cooperative, we are committed to delivering reliable, safe, and sustainable energy solutions to our communities. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vegetation Manager to help lead our Vegetation Management (VM) efforts, working alongside a dedicated team to support long-term initiatives and improve safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Position Overview :

As the Vegetation Manager , you will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of Vegetation Management (VM) initiatives across transmission rights-of-way, substations, and facilities. Your work will focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with internal teams and external contractors and stakeholders to mitigate wildfire risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

What You’ll Do :

Planning and Scheduling

Develop and implement long-term VM strategies across our service territory.
Manage VM activities based on regional vegetation types and environmental needs.
Set performance targets in collaboration with District Managers, Crew Foremen, and VM contractors.
Lead technology adoption and process improvements within the VM program.
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly administrative duties related to VM operations.

Compliance and Regulatory

Ensure adherence to industry standards, including NERC, ERCOT, PUCT, and local regulations.

Promote safety and compliance with OSHA rules, training requirements, and environmental considerations.

Collaborate with the Regulatory Compliance team to implement safety and operational protocols.

Conduct annual training for VM contractors, ensuring compliance with necessary certifications and industry standards.

Wildfire Risk Mitigation

Lead the Wildfire Risk Mitigation program for Transmission Maintenance, including the use of advanced technology to assess and mitigate risks.

Conduct field audits to ensure vegetation management efforts meet wildfire risk reduction goals.

Serve on the Wildfire Risk Mitigation Task Force, representing Transmission Maintenance interests.

Budget Preparation

Prepare and manage annual VM budget for all activities, balancing in-house and contractor resources.

Oversee contractor relations, RFPs, RFQs, and multiyear supplier contracts.

Analyze bids and make recommendations aligned with strategic objectives.

Operations Management

Lead VM tactical operations across facilities, meeting performance targets and operational goals.

Troubleshoot and remove obstacles to ensure efficient project completion.

Provide technical expertise to internal teams and contractors. Address public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding VM activities.

Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including landowners, to resolve issues related to transmission line rights-of-way.

What You’ll Bring :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Business, or a related field.

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of experience in utility vegetation management or a related field. At least 5 years of management experience is preferred.

Certifications :

ISA Certified Arborist or Certified Forester.

Texas Department of Agriculture Non-commercial Herbicide Applicator’s License.

Brazos Electric is a transmission and distribution cooperative whose members' service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston. Organized in 1941, Brazos Electric was the first cooperative formed in the Lone Star state for the purpose of generating and supplying electrical power. Today, Brazos Electric provides wholesale power delivery services for its 16 member-owner distribution cooperatives. Owned by its member cooperatives, the Brazos Electric board of directors is comprised of one representative from each of these 16 members.

Brazos Electric is committed to providing valued service to its members and customers by transmitting reliable power at the lowest cost while providing excellent customer service with the highest degree of integrity.

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status

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