Storm Supervisor - Danella Grid & Storm Services
ABOUT THE ROLE
Danella is hiring a Storm Supervisor based out of the Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania area. This position supports Danella Storm’s restoration operations from start to finish — pre-mobilization through demobilization — and works directly with our Storm Operations Manager, office staff, and IBEW union workforce in the field. This is a very High demanding, on-call role for someone who stays calm under pressure, stays organized, and is ready to roll when the call comes.
Schedule: Flexible hybrid, with full availability for storm calls
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Storm Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating crew deployment to meet our customers’ expectations safely and profitably. Strong communication with both our customers and our workforce is essential.
- Lead and manage large-scale storm restoration projects, overseeing 75–300 FTEs during storm events
- Maintain a safe, efficient, and organized work environment always
- Be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Assist with and perform all duties involved with storm deployment, including:
- Pre-mobilization
- Mobilization
- Demobilization
- Be on site for all storm mobilizations and all storm demobilizations
- Travel and remain away from home for the full length of each storm event
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the IBEW union workforce
- Split time between office and field responsibilities as storm activity requires
- Build and manage storm crew rosters
- Oversee field reporting and timesheet approval
- Dispatch crews
- Meet with customers
- Conduct job walkouts, site visits, and quality and safety inspections
- Report all accidents and near misses to Corprote supervisor, and participate in the investigation process as needed
- Maintain consistent communication with the Storm General Foreman, Storm Safety, office staff, and Danella corporate leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a foreman capacity
- Proven experience managing storm projects or large-scale restoration events
- Must be a qualified Journeyman Lineman
- Valid Class B CDL or higher with a valid medical card and a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background screening, physical, and drug test
- Strong supervisory, leadership, and team management skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) or related software, general computer use, and project organization tools
- Ability to adapt quickly to storm restoration demands while meeting customer deadlines
- Calm, steady, and solutions-focused in high-stress situations
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly responsible, accountable, and dependable
- Professional demeanor, consistently demonstrated in all situations
AVAILABILITY
- Willingness to travel and be away from home for extended periods
- Willingness to miss personal events, planned vacations, and other commitments to support storm response
- Must remain with each storm deployment from mobilization through demobilization
- Living within one hour of the yard location is preferred
WORKPLACE POLICY
Danella maintains a workplace that is completely free of drugs and alcohol, and employees are subject to random drug testing. All company vehicles are equipped with GPS tracking and front- and rear-facing cameras.
Danella is an Equal Opportunity Employer.