Duke Energy
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Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Position Summary
Leads and motivates a diverse Construction and Maintenance team to achieve company objectives and provides safety leadership for the team. Possesses leadership skills that are embraced by Craft employees to oversee and execute construction, maintenance and restoration activities. Responsible for accomplishing work within the work schedule to meet customer needs. Demonstrates strong operational expertise to lead activities that support customers and communities to provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective electric system. Ensures application of standards, work methods and procedures and safe work practices by all employees. Ensures development of employees through the recognition of talent and skills, the use of available tools and training, and addresses and resolves employee issues.
Responsibilities
Manages the C&M Team to ensure the provision of reliable and quality service for distribution served customers and achieve process results including achieving financial and organizational targets.
Complete field reviews, observations and safety audits to ensure progress, performance, quality and results.
Ensures assigned work is accomplished within the work schedule and in compliance with distribution-design and construction standards.
Ensures standard work processes are followed by team.
Monitors team results to identify opportunities for improvement.
Initiates actions to ensure objectives are achieved and improvement opportunities are addressed.
Ensures geographic area is appropriately staffed and supported for 24/7 operations. This includes both individual availability and setting employee expectations.
Leads restoration activities on and off system
Leads a safe, productive and motivated work force to ensure a cohesive team effort.
Ensure safe working conditions and practices by providing adequate safety training of work practices and procedures. Initiate action to promptly correct potential or actual safety problems.
Actively shares information with employees.
Develop a culture of two way communication, encouraging employee feedback.
Enable employees to make decisions within boundaries of processes and goals.
Develop a culture which supports continuous employee development (training, career development, technical), by conducting career development discussions with employees to understand career objectives and goals.
Assist employees in identifying, developing and monitoring career developmental opportunities.
To provide individual behavior coaching and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
Resolves employee issues such as corrective action, IBEW contract administration (if applicable), etc.
Conducts interviewing and hiring of exempt and craft employees
Implement Continuous Improvement
Serve as model of leadership for change.
Supports Human Performance and Corrective Action Programs by investigating, reviewing and communicating events, leading and participating in RCAs and implementation of corrective actions.
Analyze feedback to ensure appropriate actions are taken to positively impact results.
Provide performance feedback to leadership for continuous improvement.
Ensures implementation of organizational improvements and technology.
Analyze KPI reports and take appropriate actions
Maintain positive customer relations to resolve complaints and concerns.
Respond in a timely manner to customer concerns and elevated commission complaints.
Negotiate with customer for satisfactory resolution.
Ensures that customer incidents are thoroughly investigated and reviewed with responsible employee.
Serves as local contact for various company issues
Support employees in other organizations who report locally
Serve as local contact for facilities, transportation, communications, etc.
Serve as local contact for Customer Services organization
Basic/Required Qualifications
High School/GED AND eight (8) years minimum required related experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a line tech/journeyman
Demonstrated a working knowledge of company construction and maintenance practices
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of company standards and practices
Demonstrated customer focus
Demonstrated ability to motivate team members
Demonstrated ability to work self-directed and be a team player
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to implement and lead others through changes
Possesses supervisory experience in effectively handling employee issues
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills
Demonstrated effective problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated effective conflict management and negotiating skills
Possesses experience with represented employees and labor contracts (if applicable)
Possesses experience with various Distribution C&M computer applications
Demonstrated motivational, presentation, public speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to apply Environmental and Health & Safety Considerations into Project Execution Plan (ie. Environmental Checklists)
Project Management experience
Working Conditions
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility
Specific Requirements
V alid Drivers’ License
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, October 3, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)
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Accessibility
Current Duke Energy Employees
Current employees should utilize the internal career page (https://www.myworkday.com/dukeenergy/d/task/1422$5774.htmld) to apply for available job postings
Job Alerts
Learn how to set up job alerts here. (https://www.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/our-company/careers/setting-up-job-alerts.pdf?la=en&rev=6962070124bd4580b5b0857fe0664750)
Future Interest
Stay connected with Duke Energy by joining our Talent Community (https://dukeenergy.yello.co/app/collect/form/f15mIPNJAHZZmX5jGnRy1Q) . Share your information and take the first step towards a brighter future with us!
My Applications
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Need Assistance?
View a step-by-step application guide (https://www.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/our-company/202704-ext-job-postiing-application-job-aid.pdf?la=en&rev=ef1520f25bbd47dcbdba4a0dbda6db8d) for assistance in completing the process. Contact our team (RecruitingOperations@duke-energy.com?subject=Duke%20Energy%20External%20Career%20Site) for questions on our hiring process.
Diversity & Inclusion
Read about our commitment (https://www.duke-energy.com/our-company/about-us/diversity) to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
About Duke Energy (https://www.duke-energy.com/our-company/about-us)
Terms of Use
Brighter opportunities. Brighter futures. Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.
Privacy (https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy)
California Consumer Privacy Statement
Duke Energy Notice to Employees: Government Contractor Whistleblower Protections (https://www.duke-energy.com/_/media/PDFs/external/2023-DE-Whistleblower-Notice.pdf)
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (CA)
Terms of Use (https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use)
Accessibility
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Position Summary
Leads and motivates a diverse Construction and Maintenance team to achieve company objectives and provides safety leadership for the team. Possesses leadership skills that are embraced by Craft employees to oversee and execute construction, maintenance and restoration activities. Responsible for accomplishing work within the work schedule to meet customer needs. Demonstrates strong operational expertise to lead activities that support customers and communities to provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective electric system. Ensures application of standards, work methods and procedures and safe work practices by all employees. Ensures development of employees through the recognition of talent and skills, the use of available tools and training, and addresses and resolves employee issues.
Responsibilities
Manages the C&M Team to ensure the provision of reliable and quality service for distribution served customers and achieve process results including achieving financial and organizational targets.
Complete field reviews, observations and safety audits to ensure progress, performance, quality and results.
Ensures assigned work is accomplished within the work schedule and in compliance with distribution-design and construction standards.
Ensures standard work processes are followed by team.
Monitors team results to identify opportunities for improvement.
Initiates actions to ensure objectives are achieved and improvement opportunities are addressed.
Ensures geographic area is appropriately staffed and supported for 24/7 operations. This includes both individual availability and setting employee expectations.
Leads restoration activities on and off system
Leads a safe, productive and motivated work force to ensure a cohesive team effort.
Ensure safe working conditions and practices by providing adequate safety training of work practices and procedures. Initiate action to promptly correct potential or actual safety problems.
Actively shares information with employees.
Develop a culture of two way communication, encouraging employee feedback.
Enable employees to make decisions within boundaries of processes and goals.
Develop a culture which supports continuous employee development (training, career development, technical), by conducting career development discussions with employees to understand career objectives and goals.
Assist employees in identifying, developing and monitoring career developmental opportunities.
To provide individual behavior coaching and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
Resolves employee issues such as corrective action, IBEW contract administration (if applicable), etc.
Conducts interviewing and hiring of exempt and craft employees
Implement Continuous Improvement
Serve as model of leadership for change.
Supports Human Performance and Corrective Action Programs by investigating, reviewing and communicating events, leading and participating in RCAs and implementation of corrective actions.
Analyze feedback to ensure appropriate actions are taken to positively impact results.
Provide performance feedback to leadership for continuous improvement.
Ensures implementation of organizational improvements and technology.
Analyze KPI reports and take appropriate actions
Maintain positive customer relations to resolve complaints and concerns.
Respond in a timely manner to customer concerns and elevated commission complaints.
Negotiate with customer for satisfactory resolution.
Ensures that customer incidents are thoroughly investigated and reviewed with responsible employee.
Serves as local contact for various company issues
Support employees in other organizations who report locally
Serve as local contact for facilities, transportation, communications, etc.
Serve as local contact for Customer Services organization
Basic/Required Qualifications
High School/GED AND eight (8) years minimum required related experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a line tech/journeyman
Demonstrated a working knowledge of company construction and maintenance practices
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of company standards and practices
Demonstrated customer focus
Demonstrated ability to motivate team members
Demonstrated ability to work self-directed and be a team player
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to implement and lead others through changes
Possesses supervisory experience in effectively handling employee issues
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills
Demonstrated effective problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated effective conflict management and negotiating skills
Possesses experience with represented employees and labor contracts (if applicable)
Possesses experience with various Distribution C&M computer applications
Demonstrated motivational, presentation, public speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to apply Environmental and Health & Safety Considerations into Project Execution Plan (ie. Environmental Checklists)
Project Management experience
Working Conditions
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility
Specific Requirements
V alid Drivers’ License
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Friday, October 3, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Privacy (https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy)
Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)
Terms of Use (https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use)
Accessibility
Current Duke Energy Employees
Current employees should utilize the internal career page (https://www.myworkday.com/dukeenergy/d/task/1422$5774.htmld) to apply for available job postings
Job Alerts
Learn how to set up job alerts here. (https://www.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/our-company/careers/setting-up-job-alerts.pdf?la=en&rev=6962070124bd4580b5b0857fe0664750)
Future Interest
Stay connected with Duke Energy by joining our Talent Community (https://dukeenergy.yello.co/app/collect/form/f15mIPNJAHZZmX5jGnRy1Q) . Share your information and take the first step towards a brighter future with us!
My Applications
Check on the status of your application on your Candidate Home (https://dukeenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/userHome) page.
Need Assistance?
View a step-by-step application guide (https://www.duke-energy.com/-/media/pdfs/our-company/202704-ext-job-postiing-application-job-aid.pdf?la=en&rev=ef1520f25bbd47dcbdba4a0dbda6db8d) for assistance in completing the process. Contact our team (RecruitingOperations@duke-energy.com?subject=Duke%20Energy%20External%20Career%20Site) for questions on our hiring process.
Diversity & Inclusion
Read about our commitment (https://www.duke-energy.com/our-company/about-us/diversity) to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
About Duke Energy (https://www.duke-energy.com/our-company/about-us)
Terms of Use
Brighter opportunities. Brighter futures. Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.
Privacy (https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy)
California Consumer Privacy Statement
Duke Energy Notice to Employees: Government Contractor Whistleblower Protections (https://www.duke-energy.com/_/media/PDFs/external/2023-DE-Whistleblower-Notice.pdf)
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (CA)
Terms of Use (https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use)
Accessibility