LINE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

POSITION TITLE: LINE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

LOCATION: HAMPDEN OPERATIONS CENTER

REPORTS TO: T&D BUSINESS SUPERVISOR

POSITION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the T&D Business Supervisor, the Line Operations Coordinator will assist the Line Operations Group through scheduling capital work, processing invoices and timecards, working with other departments to ensure capital processes are followed and completed, and overall general support for the Line Operations Group. The Coordinator supports the capital work the Line Operations Crews complete annually and the associated processes, ensuring timelines are being met and regular communication with other departments, including Property Management, Environmental, Transmission Development, and Engineering.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports department activities, including startup, execution, and closeout of capital projects to support a major portion of the Company annual capital program.
• Provides support with project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking.
• Supports all department procurement processes.
• Supports all administration needs.
• Supports the oversight of all payables activity for the department.
• Checks and reports reconciliation of time-cards and invoicing
• Supports department project scheduling, tracking and reporting needs.
• Assists with easement acquisition activities.
• Monitors project invoicing for adherence to contract provisions and Company policy.
• Supports local, environmental and regulatory permitting of capital projects.
• Supports and analyzes the capital projects’ monthly forecasts and the annual strategic financial objectives by analyzing capital inputs and providing schedules and reports.
• Provide regular updates to the T&D Business Supervisor and Line Supervisors on capital spend and Balanced Scorecard metric.
• Works with the T&D Business Supervisor and Line Supervisors to develop a high-level work planning/resource schedule connected to the quarterly forecasts and annual capital spend.
• Runs various reports from systems such as FIS, Cognos, Anayltics and SmartSheet.
• Assists in the coordination of customer service orders.
• Creates and maintains collaborative working relationships internally through meetings and phone or email communications.
• Collaborates with other departments to keep them aware of projects status.
• Works with the various departments including, Planning, Engineering, Billing, Support Services, and Property Management.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains files, process documentation and trains backup resources.
• Attends outside training as required or directed to compliment work responsibilities.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned, including designated duties associated with Storm Restoration.
• Other related duties as assigned including designated duties associated with System Restoration.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Associate degree in related field or five (5) years utility experience preferred
• Strong skills and experience in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to learn other information systems including Analytics and SmartSheet
• Minimum five years employment experience in administrative duties
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as analytical ability required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to manage tasks and deadlines for multiple long-term concurrent projects is required.
• Independent problem-solving abilities and strict attention to detail required.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Must be able to deal courteously, tactfully and efficiently with internal and external contacts.
• Project management experience strongly desired.
• GIS experience strongly desired.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is primarily sedentary, with some walking, driving and standing required
• Position requires mental and visual concentration.
• Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Position requires excellent organizational skills.
• Position can be somewhat stressful.
• Extra hours may be required.
• Versant Power is a tobacco free, drug free and fragrance free workplace.

WORK HOURS:

Usual work hours are 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

RATE OF PAY:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Further pay information will be available during the interview process.