Vegetation Mgt Specialist, Sr
Apply NowCompany: ITC Holdings
Location: Novi, MI 48375
Description:
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Supports business objectives in the role Vegetation Maintenance Specialist for all ITC Holdings operating companies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
About Us
From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it's crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.
Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement.
JOB SUMMARY
Supports business objectives in the role Vegetation Maintenance Specialist for all ITC Holdings operating companies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recommends strategic direction of the vegetation management (VM) program at ITC Holdings to ensure its success in meeting ITC's overall business needs.
- Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for the company's Transmission Vegetation Management Program (TVMP)
- Monitors and reports on progress of external resources executing the TVMP
- Makes recommendations to troubleshoot problems on VM related issues.
- Assists with community issues related to VM including easement resolution, customer interaction, working with external entities, etc.
- Serves as Company's internal representative in legal proceedings related to VM.
- Serves as the ITC Holdings technical representative on regulatory matters related to VM, including NERC compliance.
- Assists Supply Chain in developing and maintain relationships with external contractors.
- Collaborates with other engineers and internal departments which may include consulting, managing projects, organizing resources, or maintenance.
- Represents ITC Holdings in industry forums, professional organizations, etc. as requested.
- Generates internal and external reports on various facets of transmission system vegetation management.
- Attends meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Arboriculture, Forestry, or other environmentally related field or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible transmission and/or distribution VM experience including one (1) in a program management capacity.
- Utility experience preferred.
- Possess sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
- Ability to learn and utilize job specific software.
- Ability to travel to support geographically diverse business operations
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
About Us
From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it's crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.
Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement.