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About Us
IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.
IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced PTAG (Permit and Tag) Coordinator for our Utility Services division who is responsible for analyzing and developing permit and tag orders, input of those plans to customer systems, oversight of the PTAG process, participate with safety plans; keeping training certifications current; and spending time with field workforce to provide leadership for projects related to utility work being performed on customer property.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety & Quality Leadership - Maintain a safe and positive work environment; participate with Safety & Quality to drive an error-free workplace; communicate and coach customer safety requirements; participate in developing a Site-Specific Safety Plan as directed; and attend pre-construction meetings and provide input on safety and quality responsibilities.
- PTAG & Compliance Management - Communicate and coach customer PTAG requirements; train field and management in PTAG-specific practices; organize and compile required PTAG documentation; and identify areas for improvement for project personnel and relay to supervision for training or communication needs.
- Document & Systems Administration - Process and submit outage (ORCA) requests as needed; upload documents to SharePoint or server for customers, vendors, and subcontractors; and review all outage (ORCA) and permit-related documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations.
- Pre-Construction Support - Assure complete and thorough pre-construction planning and provide necessary guidance or documentation during the preconstruction process; and attend pre-construction meetings to provide input on requirements, safety, and quality.
Who We’re Looking For
- Journeyman Lineman classification or 5 years’ experience as a system’s operator for electric utility company or 5 years’ experience as an energy control representative for an investor owned utility.
- Electrical engineering degree or certification preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
- Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
- A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
Why Choose IBA
- Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
- Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
- Incentives: Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO program that grows with your tenure!
- Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.
Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!
IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
