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Summer Forestry job - 2024

Deadline:
Employer:
Dominion Energy
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location:
South Carolina
Location Detail:
North Charleston, SC
Job Description:

The selected student will assist with Dominion Energy South Carolina Transmission and Distribution powerline rights-of-way (r/w) maintenance and construction activities throughout the Dominion Energy SC service territory to include rural, urban and metro areas.

This role is a learning stage of integrated vegetation management techniques to coordinate forestry and right-of-way maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of distribution/transmission lines within assigned areas and throughout the system. Conducts field inspections of forestry contractors, who maintain clearances between vegetation and electrical conductors, to ensure work is completed on schedule and according to company specifications. Conducts field observations and provides feedback to Forestry Supervisor and contractors. Investigates tree-related outages to determine root cause. Works with Supervisor-Electric Forestry to develop and implement action plans to prevent future outages. Monitors and evaluates performance of forestry contractors who perform unit bid mileage work, time and material tree and brush control work activities, as well as herbicide applications. Responds to and resolves customer inquiries and complaints. Reviews and approves contractor work documentation related to safety and billing, to ensure accuracy. Safely operates vehicles suitable for inspecting rights-of-way, both on-road and off-road.

How to Apply:

https://careers.dominionenergy.com/job/North-Charleston-Intern-Vegetation-Management-SC-29406/1077388500/

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