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Vegetation Management Coordinator

Location: Grand Cayman Islands
Salary: Salary:CI$3,654 to CI$4,750 per month 

Description

Position at Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.

Application Submission Deadline: 02/29/2024

 

 

 

  

Employment Opportunity  ::  Vegetation Management Coordinator 

  

Department: Energy Delivery Operations 

Employment Status: Fulltime 

Salary:CI$3,654 to CI$4,750 per month 

Work Environment: Hybrid 

Corporate – Workspace is primarily in the Administrative Building 

In Field – Workspace is primarily Off Site at various locations around the island 

Plant Area- Workspace is primarily in the Power Plant Area 

Hybrid – Workspace is a combination of in the Administrative Building and in the Field or in the Plant Area 

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Interact and communicate with land owners/occupiers to deliver notices to trim or removal of trees, access, power interruptions and scope of works.
  • Perform site inspections for customer tree trimming requests received. Assist with performing feeder inspections for feeder clearing projects.
  • Exhibit good customer service and resolve complaints and conflict situations.
  • Communicate frequently with the company’s CSD representatives as well as customers to acknowledge tree trimming requests and provide updates or customer response within a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate records of all tree trimming notices and update Partner “Right of Way” (ROW) software.
• Maintain accurate records and job status of tree trimming requests received and tree trimming notices served in the Vegetation Management Log via Smartsheet.
  • Closely review sites and accurately identify tree species to be cut.
  • Document key details such tree maturity, height, length of time to cut, linear distance of trimming and update the Vegetation Management Log accordingly.
  • Update the Partner “Right Of Way” (ROW) software accordingly to show areas trimmed, trees removed, set dates for re-inspections, reoccurring scheduled trimmings etc.
• Job assignment, scheduling and monitoring.
  • For jobs that requires bids, perform site walk through with contractors to ensure accurate bidding and reasonable charges.
  • For hour-based jobs, monitor contractor’s crews through frequent site visits to ensure crews are efficient and productive.
  • Assign jobs to contractors based on bids, availability and resources ensuring maximized value of money.x

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Interact and communicate with land owners/occupiers to deliver notices to trim or removal of trees, access, power interruptions and scope of works.
  • Perform site inspections for customer tree trimming requests received. Assist with performing feeder inspections for feeder clearing projects.
  • Exhibit good customer service and resolve complaints and conflict situations.
  • Communicate frequently with the company’s CSD representatives as well as customers to acknowledge tree trimming requests and provide updates or customer response within a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate records of all tree trimming notices and update Partner “Right of Way” (ROW) software.
• Maintain accurate records and job status of tree trimming requests received and tree trimming notices served in the Vegetation Management Log via Smartsheet.
  • Closely review sites and accurately identify tree species to be cut.
  • Document key details such tree maturity, height, length of time to cut, linear distance of trimming and update the Vegetation Management Log accordingly.
  • Update the Partner “Right Of Way” (ROW) software accordingly to show areas trimmed, trees removed, set dates for re-inspections, reoccurring scheduled trimmings etc.
• Job assignment, scheduling and monitoring.
  • For jobs that requires bids, perform site walk through with contractors to ensure accurate bidding and reasonable charges.
  • For hour-based jobs, monitor contractor’s crews through frequent site visits to ensure crews are efficient and productive.
  • Assign jobs to contractors based on bids, availability and resources ensuring maximized value of money.

Requirements 

Applicants should possess:  

• A High School Diploma
• Basic knowledge of electricity and power line design
• A valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of a GIS mapping software, preferably Partner Software
• Experience in plant species identification, knowledge of various tree species within the work area and knowledge of their typical growth rate, preferred

Key Competencies: 

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written

       •    Ability to quickly grasp workflows and software systems 

       •    Excellent customer service 

       •    Must be able to handle confrontational and stressful situations 

       •    Ability to resolve complaints and conflict situations appropriately 

  

CUC offers a very competitive benefits package including pension, health and life insurance. CUC operates within the Cayman Islands, which as a jurisdiction does not have direct or income taxes. Employees working are subject to indirect taxes such as import duties when importing goods from overseas. 

  

About Us: CUC commenced operations in 1966 as the sole provider of electricity in Grand Cayman. The Company operates a modern diesel plant with an installed capacity of 166 MW. The company reached a new system peak load of 124.1 MW on July 18, 2023. Our 200+ employees are committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 33,000 customers. 

Keeping pace with Grand Cayman’s development has challenged this publicly traded electric utility to become technology-driven and deliver world-class and innovative enhancements in its approach to meeting significant customer growth. 

The Territory : The Cayman Islands, a United Kingdom Overseas Territory with a population of approximately 68,000, are comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Located 150 miles south of Cuba, 460 miles south of Miami and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica, the largest island is Grand Cayman with an area of 76 square miles. 

Follow us on social media:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cuccayman/ 

Linkedin: Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd.  

Instagram: @cuc.cayman 

Twitter: @CUCSparky 

  

  

 

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