Overview
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Title: Renewables Vegetation Management Supervisor - 1st Shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) - Onsite
Mandatory skills:
Landscaping, Maintenance, engineering,
power plant, industrial process, military service, project management, maintenance management,
electrical systems,
renewable assets, PV, Solar,
vegetation management activities, vegetation management execution, equipment types, zero-turn mowers, Tool-Cats attachments, Tractors, Bushhogs,
environmental permits, environmental procedures,
maintenance schedules, repair schedules, maintenance procedures
Description:
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
Direct and manages seasonal renewable vegetation management activities to maintain orderly and safe site conditions. This role supervises a team of union craft with an emphasis on work force safety and efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Supervise a team of union craft performing vegetation management on a company fleet of various equipment types (zero-turn mowers, Tool-Cats with attachments, Tractors with Bushhogs).
Maintain a safe work environment.
Conduct pre-job safety briefs for all assigned work. Inform employees of safety rules and regulations and consistently enforce them.
Verify all work performed is done in compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasize and ensure the commitment to performing all work in compliance within environmental procedures with all crafts and contractors.
Implementation and supervision of vegetation management execution.
Coordinate with fleet and 3rd party suppliers to coordinate spare parts needs and maintenance/repair schedules.
Determine and manage when overtime is necessary.
Administer the Employee Productivity Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and the collective bargaining agreement.
Inform employees of work performance standards and expectations.
Coordinate closely with Renewable Maintenance Supervisors.
Trains and evaluates employees in the proper use of tools, machinery, maintenance procedures and practices, and safe work practices.
Assist operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions. Determine the appropriate maintenance scope and timing of repairs.
Perform documented safety observations for operations and maintenance work
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications For Position:
High School Diploma or equivalent
4-6 years of experience in Landscaping, Maintenance or other related engineering discipline obtained in power plant, industrial process, or military service
Experience with leading and coordinating a union work force
Understanding and commitment to maintaining safe work practices and safety of direct reports.
Working knowledge of electrical systems
Able to effectively manage several projects at one time across multiple sites
Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and external support teams.
Familiarity with renewable assets (PV/Solar)
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
Experience or formal training in power plant or industrial operating departments, project management, and maintenance management practices.
Physical Demands
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008