Field Technician Supervisor - Power

Company: Sigma Technologies, Ltd.
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Field Technician Supervisor - Power Distribution
Do you enjoy working outdoors, managing others, and welcome the idea of travelling? If you are open to joining a supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for you!
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values - Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency - fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma---.
**To learn more about working at Sigma, visit our careers page and watch our video.**If you do not fit this particular role, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Please note: This position can work fully remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our main office located in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 1 week in-person paid orientation and training period.
Position DescriptionField Technician Supervisors are responsible for one or more of the following areas on a specific project/program: Functional Performance, Project Reporting, and Personnel Performance. Field Supervisors demonstrate technical expertise and leadership and should be familiar with the commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the telecommunications industry, and be able to rely on their experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervisors are expected to be able to recommend new and/or improvements to documentation and implement approved changes. While their focus is on the assigned project functions, the failure of their team/area to achieve objectives will impact overall project/program deadlines and results.
Initial Travel Expectations: Coverage throughout Northeast Ohio, Western & Central Pennsylvania as needed. Work areas may be in other states/geographic areas as future workload dictates.
The Supervisor:

• Provides first-level leadership: Supervises and leads a team and functional activities daily
• Concurrently perform the work of those they supervise
• Provides support to key duties of the Functional Manager
• Assists in the process of reviewing function/project procedures, specifications, and standards
• Works with the Project Engineer to set priorities for a team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities for team members.
• Provides cross-functional representation
• Mentor team members in professional development
• Responsible for performance management of team members
• Complete and deliver annual performance reviews for assigned staff
• Provides input on disciplinary actions
• Adapts management to changing conditions and supports associates affected by the change.
• Other duties as assigned Upon offer acceptance, newly hired Associates are required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period.
  WHAT WE OFFERWe want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure! We offer you a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Education and professional licensing assistance programsRequirements: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
    • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher is preferred but not required - management may consider other education to be acceptable for appointment to this position.
    • Experience: 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the Electric Utility Industry is required, previous supervisory experience preferred - management may consider other work experience to be acceptable for appointment to this position
    • Advanced field knowledge with the ability to teach others to identify pole attachments
    • Ability to read and comprehend construction schematics
    • Knowledge of construction and planning procedures
    • Proven leadership skills
    • Familiar with basic concepts, practices, and procedures used in general management of specific function(s)
    • Strong technical knowledge and skills
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to develop plans and organize work to ensure efforts are focused, resources are aligned, progress is monitored, and targets are met.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team, establishing and sustaining relationships with colleagues and employees at all levels in the company
    • Basic financial skills to assist in making sound business decisions
    • Able to work in all weather conditions
    • Is available during the core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.
    • Willing and able to travel throughout the week, including overnight travel
    • Dependable transportation and valid driver's license and insurance
    • Able to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check
    • Computer literate - especially Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
    • Authorized to work in the United StatesPhysical Requirements:
      • Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods, including sitting at a desk or driving in a vehicle.
      • Must be able to endure frequent/lengthy: Driving, standing, walking long distances (5 miles or more in a day), navigating rough terrain on foot, and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to -40 lbs. and require the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way.
      • Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
      • Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
      • Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as visually identifying, inspecting, and measuring objects as well as transcribing notes in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
      • Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting.
      • Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication Keywords: supervisor, manager, team lead, field supervisor, field manager, utility field supervisor, utility field leader, construction supervisor, construction manager, power line supervisor, Youngstown, OH
        This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.
        This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.
        Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee's race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.
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