ITC Holdings Corp.
Vegetation Management Specialist (Field)
ITC Holdings Corp., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Vegetation Management Field Specialist – work to protect company interests and assets while serving as a field representative.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Act to properly protect company interests and assets while serving as the company's visible representative in the field for Vegetation Management.
Ensure that all environmental regulations are observed and maintained by vegetation contractors.
Ensure quality work is being performed by vegetation contractors.
Support safety and security functions to ensure all work on, or around company assets is performed per company policies and procedures.
Support pre‑planning work for capital projects/estimates.
Monitor and track tree contractor progress on capital projects.
Assist with vegetation management software troubleshooting (familiarizing with and updating data in VM software).
Assist in documenting Right of Way conditions for maintenance scheduling.
Monitor vegetation maintenance scope effectiveness.
Assist with community issues related to VM, including easement resolution/acquisition, customer interaction, and working with external entities.
Ensure any operation or work performed on any company asset is within the guidelines and standards set forth by the company, including any regulation or standard required by an applicable authority (e.g., OSHA, NERC, environmental agencies, state utility boards).
Represent ITC Holdings in industry forums, professional organizations, etc. as requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Arboriculture, Forestry, or another environmentally related field, or equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible transmission and/or distribution VM experience.
Ability to travel to support geographically diverse business operations.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Utility experience.
Sound analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superiors and external stakeholders.
Ability to work under minimal supervision in a team environment.
Strong multi‑tasking abilities.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
Ability to learn and utilize job‑specific software.
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.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Act to properly protect company interests and assets while serving as the company's visible representative in the field for Vegetation Management.
Ensure that all environmental regulations are observed and maintained by vegetation contractors.
Ensure quality work is being performed by vegetation contractors.
Support safety and security functions to ensure all work on, or around company assets is performed per company policies and procedures.
Support pre‑planning work for capital projects/estimates.
Monitor and track tree contractor progress on capital projects.
Assist with vegetation management software troubleshooting (familiarizing with and updating data in VM software).
Assist in documenting Right of Way conditions for maintenance scheduling.
Monitor vegetation maintenance scope effectiveness.
Assist with community issues related to VM, including easement resolution/acquisition, customer interaction, and working with external entities.
Ensure any operation or work performed on any company asset is within the guidelines and standards set forth by the company, including any regulation or standard required by an applicable authority (e.g., OSHA, NERC, environmental agencies, state utility boards).
Represent ITC Holdings in industry forums, professional organizations, etc. as requested.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Arboriculture, Forestry, or another environmentally related field, or equivalent experience and/or education.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible transmission and/or distribution VM experience.
Ability to travel to support geographically diverse business operations.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Utility experience.
Sound analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superiors and external stakeholders.
Ability to work under minimal supervision in a team environment.
Strong multi‑tasking abilities.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
Ability to learn and utilize job‑specific software.
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.
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