Utility Forester

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AES Ohio is seeking a dedicated Utility Forester to lead vegetation management efforts that ensure the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of our electric infrastructure.

• Ensuring compliance with AES, ANSI, and OSHA safety standards.

• Verifying adherence to IURC Tree Rule, ANSI Line Clearing standards, and best management practices (BMPs).

• Following AES Indiana, as well as U.S. federal environmental and endangered species policies and procedures.

• Conducting quality audits to confirm compliance with AES Line Clearing standards.

• Assisting with emergency response during both scheduled and unscheduled hours.

• Coordinating with engineers, schedulers, and line crews to effectively plan and execute tree trimming activities for capital projects.

• Developing detailed work plans for each capital project to ensure seamless access for subsequent construction activities.

• Providing supervision, leadership, and training through daily engagement; prioritizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating contractor performance; preparing, managing, and administering project budgets to optimize business results related to performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.

• Negotiating with customers on line clearing matters to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and advance capital projects.

• Communicating with property owners regarding vegetation concerns and securing necessary permissions and access for tree crews.

• Developing and scheduling transmission line work plans based on maintenance cycles and risk assessments associated with the transmission system.

• Conducting quality control inspections of vegetation management activities performed on the system.

• Inspecting substation riser poles to ensure operational integrity.