Arborist Job at EVERSOURCE (Westwood)

Job Description

Plans and coordinates the implementation of transmission vegetation management. Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management and ensures customer service reliability and Company’s primary contact for vegetation management. The role is integral for the compliance of regulatory requirements including vegetation control and inspections, the reliable operation of our electrical system and the oversight and safety of the contractors performing the work. The position will be assigned a distinct geographic area and/or transmission ROWs.

Job Responsibility

Plans and coordinates the implementation of transmission vegetation management
Provides work direction to contractors performing vegetation management
Ensures customer service reliability and Company’s primary contact for vegetation management
Plans, coordinates and schedules work in connection with the vegetation management program, erosion control, landscaping, and line clearance tree work
Oversees the field performance of vegetation maintenance work
Schedules emergency line clearing and vegetation work when hazards are reported or observed
Consults with Town, state, and water company officials as well as identified environmental groups or agencies and property owners on proposed work and techniques to be used
Obtains necessary permits
Performs contractor performance reviews
Establishes prioritized schedules to perform work within budget guidelines
Must be available when required for emergency restoration events
Coordinates Right-of-Way (ROW) vegetation management and control program activities in accordance with the Transmission Vegetation Management Plan and all federal regulations
Responsible for ROW and line inspections to ensure adequate vegetation clearances or note any potential clearance problems
Reviews information on past problems and special environmental and public relations constraints
Coordinates with Transmission Engineering and Construction group to assist with vegetation clearing efforts and issues
Prepares estimates for scheduled work and capital clearing projects and determines appropriate resource requirements
Monitors contractor performance and acts to ensure improvements or dismissal if necessary
Ensures that customer complaints are properly addressed
Manages contractor crew activities including analyzing productivity and effectiveness of work performed
Utilizes the appropriate Work Management System to manage workload and budget
Ensures that contractor invoices are properly reviewed, and payments authorized on a timely basis
Provides advice on Company issues related to proper arboricultural practices
plant health and pesticide use and applies authority vested in the Arborist and Pesticide Applicator Supervisory License

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Arboriculture, related discipline or equivalent experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in utility forestry/arboriculture or equivalent experience in related disciplines
Requires a valid Arborist license/certification and commercial pesticide license for right-of-way work for the state in which assigned or the ability to obtain licenses/certification within one year
Valid motor vehicle operator's license

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Highly competitive total rewards package
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