Vegetation Management Administrator at NV Energy – Reno, Nevada

Manage and evaluate office processes, revise procedures, and devise alternative methods to improve the scheduling, budgeting and directing for the Nevada and California Utility Vegetation Management programs (UVM), which include tree pruning and subject pole clearance to ensure safe and reliable energy for the electric customers throughout the service area including Distribution and Transmission voltage class systems. Work on multiple tasks simultaneously applying analytical and technical skills to accomplish major accountabilities and ensure the efficient and successful completion of a coordinated UVM program within the established preventive maintenance plan. Utilizing resources available to coordinate logging operations and salvage logging operations and effective use of contracted labor and equipment. 1. Develop and maintain a tree trimming schedule to address system and mandated clearance requirements within the budget limits. 2. Stay current on Utility Vegetation Management regulatory mandates imposed by regulatory agencies such as NERC/ERO, FERC, WECC, NPUC, CPUC and CFS. 3. Administer Tree trimming contracts and audit contractor invoices for completed work. 4. Conduct field audit of vegetation management contractors and verify work performed. 5. Establish good communication channels with line department?s area managers and supervisors. 6. Educate company's employees and customers about utility vegetation management and its benefits. 7. Maintain tree trimming records and verify vendor invoices avoiding budget over runs. .