Lighting Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide direct oversight and execution of lighting construction and maintenance activities .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeGastonia • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing lighting construction and maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and effective resource utilization. Proven ability to lead contractor crews, coordinate with various stakeholders, and resolve customer-related issues while maintaining high-quality work standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting Construction ManagementDistribution C&M ExperienceSafety Audit ManagementContractor Crew CoordinationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Job Readiness ChecksWork PlanningResource UtilizationIncident ReportingQuality Standards KnowledgeDistribution Safe Work PracticesContract Performance ManagementSafety MonitoringWork Order ManagementStorm Response Coordination

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsSelf-DirectionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Distribution Computer SystemsMicrosoft OfficeOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Construction StandardsSafety PracticesCrew ProductivityCustomer Relationship ManagementField InspectionsWork-Plan AdherenceEmergent Storm ResponseContractor Resource ManagementQuality AssuranceDistribution Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct oversight and execution of lighting construction and maintenance activities
Ensure adherence to safe work practices, construction standards, work methods, and procedures
Manage job readiness, crew productivity, work planning, job execution, inspections, audits, and resource utilization
Serve as the point of contact for lighting construction crew utilization and contractor resource requests
Manage contractor crews and assigned two-week work schedules
Perform job readiness checks and document and resolve work-plan anomalies
Monitor work orders, crew status, crew complements, productivity, safety, quality, and work-plan adherence
Coordinate construction, maintenance, restoration, and emergent storm-response activities
Arrange equipment and material needs and adjust estimated labor hours and scheduled resources
Provide job-specific information, drawings, work orders, and material lists to construction crews
Support switching and tagging requirements and reduce rework and warranty claims
Inspect, monitor, and audit contractor safety and work quality
Manage incident reporting, safety audit findings, Human Performance action plans, and field inspections
Manage time and equipment contract additions and validate contractor time-sheet charges
Build relationships with customers, builders, developers, electricians, utilities, governmental interfaces, and internal partners
Coordinate with Schedulers, CM Specialists, Managers, Planners, Engineers, Contractor Specialists, and zone operations
Resolve contractor-related customer issues, disputes, complaints, and claims
Support after-hours storm response and direct contractors during restoration events

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School/GED
3 years minimum of related work experience
Must reside within the service territory of the region served
Employee must live within a reasonable commute to the posted reporting location, not greater than 50 miles one way
Valid driver's license
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
15-25% travel required
Strong Distribution C&M experience (desired: 6 years)
Working knowledge of Distribution Safe Work Practices
Knowledge of Distribution design and quality standards
Exceptional personal safety record
Leadership skills
Distribution C&M experience (desired: 8 years)
Communication skills, oral and written
Ability to be self-directed
Satisfactory work availability during and after work hours
Influencing skills
Interpersonal skills
Experience in multiple roles in Distribution
Computer skills, including Distribution computer systems, Outlook, and Microsoft Office products
Ability to achieve team results through others
Experience handling contract performance issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance is not provided