The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner. 

 

What we are proud to offer you

  • Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)  
  • Retirement 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • STD, LTD
  • Term & Accidental Life 
  • Vacation Time Off 
  • Sick Leave
  • Floating Holidays 
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Continuing Education Benefits 

 

Job Summary

  • Directs the overall administration and technical supervision for the construction, maintenance and repair of Lebanon Utility’s electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.
  • Implement and maintain work order system for capital and maintenance projects.
  • Ensures all pertinent construction data is recorded and engineering drawings completed.
  • Manages purchase requisitions and inventory for department materials and equipment.
  • Assists Engineering Services Department with equipment and vehicle specifications and requirements.
  • Submits annual budget information, five (5) CIP and staff requirements to the General Manager.
  • Manages work performed by outside contractors.
  • Coordinates departments’ work activities with other Utility Departments, private contractors, engineers, businesses and residents.
  • Conducts engineering studies.
  • Works with and oversee the work performed by outside engineering firms.
  • Contributes to team decision making in order to accomplish business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work, i.e., effective project management.
  • Responds to customers complaints in a timely manner.
  • Prepares weekly departmental work schedules and maintains comprehensive inclement weather work/projects schedule.
  • Oversees the electric department work order system.
  • Prepares all job estimates and billing information for electric department.
  • Performs field work as necessary.
  • Works closely with Line Crew Supervisor to plan, schedule line crew work. 
  • Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations, and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
  • Attends seminars and continuing education classes to enhance managerial, administrative and technical skills.
  • Performs all other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. 
  • Six to eight years electrical transmission/distribution line and substation experience with two to four years in a supervisory capacity
  • Some level of Business Management course work recommended
  • Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.
  • Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
  • Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
  • A valid Indiana driver’s license required. First aid and CPR certifications required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.