Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for Electric Operations in our Rhinelander or Minocqua, WI service areas. This position primarily works in the field supporting project work or at an office trailer set up at the major project site.

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Electric Operations Supervisor manages internal resources, supports external contracted resources and business applications/processes based on the need of the business unit. This includes (but not limited to) supervisory tasks in Electric Operations related to construction, design, planning, and scheduling. This position is responsible for overseeing the construction or maintenance activities related to the company's transmission and distribution infrastructure within an assigned area. The Operations Supervisor ensures that all customers' needs are met in a safe, efficient and timely manner through the effective management/utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements, updates and training required
• Manage work assignments to minimize overtime and costs while maintaining optimal customer service
• Motivate and engage employees to increase efficiency, productivity, availability, safety performance and core expectations
• Evaluate performance, coach, develop and conduct annual performance reviews with individual employees
• Good working knowledge of union contracts and employee relationship building
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, contractors, and community groups
• The Operations Supervisor may be rotated to other work areas/functions within Customer Operations in order to address workload demands, gain valuable experience, and to develop an understanding and appreciation for other parts of the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 5+ years' experience in a distribution/construction operations trade and/or 5+ years' experience in supervision of direct reports
• Ability to establish good working relationships with employees, contractors and community groups
• Ability to attain a good working knowledge of union contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working at an Electric Utility is preferred
• Previous experience working as a Line Apprentice/Line Journeyman is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.