Evergy · 18 hours ago
Program Manager Vegetation Management
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$54K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expEvergy is committed to empowering a better future through sustainable energy solutions. The Program Manager for Vegetation Management will oversee and coordinate vegetation management activities, ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders while managing contractors and resources efficiently.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and oversight to contractors for the completion of scheduled line clearance trimming
Lead the vegetation management assistance for distribution line construction projects
Ensure vegetation management aspects of project needs are met in a timely manner to maintain project schedule deadlines
Participate as needed in pre-bid and/or pre-construction meetings to provide insight, cost estimates, etc. to the larger construction team
Assign projects and work orders to vegetation management contractors, and coordinate with Manager vegetation management to balance capital and O&M needs
Perform site assessments of customer generated vegetation management requests to assure compliance with safety, permitting, reliability, and company policy
Collaborate with distribution vegetation management stakeholders to procure contractor resources necessary to efficiently perform customer generated work without sacrificing budget and/or interrupting scheduled vegetation management work
Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as service centers, dispatching, community relations, and corporate communications on special projects
Work closely with Vegetation Manager to facilitate the implementation of company’s vegetation management program to ensure a consistent customer experience
Must be willing to keep company Intent Statement top of mind when working with customers
Have knowledge of tree species (arboriculture) and the ability to present this information to our customers and landowners
Provide support to Managers and Senior Manager of Vegetation Management when needed
Support company safety culture and work to improve all safety related processes and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of utility vegetation management experience, OR a minimum of five years utility vegetation management experience
ISA Certified Arborist certification is required within one year of hire
Must possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to relay expectations, goals, and procedures to internal and external customers; and to effectively collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
Must possess excellent prioritization skills including the ability to organize projects, schedules, and timing to efficiently coordinate a wide range of tasks
Must have thorough knowledge of current vegetation management tools and techniques to assist customers and other stakeholders effectively and efficiently
Must have the ability to prepare, manage, and communicate a variety of written and tabular reports
Must have knowledge of utility VM, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements specific to distribution vegetation management to ensure programs are in compliance and proper reporting is performed
Candidate must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the job
Candidate must have a satisfactory work record including commendable performance evaluations and good attendance
Candidate must have the ability to work alone in remote locations and in all elements including inclement weather
A significant amount of driving and foot patrolling line clearing operations is a major component of this position
Some overnight travel may be required
Company
Evergy
Evergy is an energy company that provides the best possible energy service to its customers and communities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.18B2023-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.18B
1983-12-23IPO
Leadership Team
David A. Campbell
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
W. Bryan Buckler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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