Supervisor/a de Poda y Tala – Gestión de Vegetación en Redes Eléctricas

About the role

IGNEO Ingeniería is seeking a Supervisor for pruning and felling activities related to vegetation management around electric distribution networks in Panama. The role involves on‑site coordination of crews, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality while maintaining the required clearances from power lines.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise field crews performing pruning, felling, and clearing along rights‑of‑way and near distribution lines.
• Verify safety distances between vegetation and conductors before, during, and after work.
• Validate work orders, photographic reports, and certifications for billing and control.
• Ensure all personnel wear and correctly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work at height and near electrical installations.
• Inspect tools and equipment such as harnesses and chainsaws for proper condition.
• Conduct daily Toolbox Talks and enforce safe‑work permits and procedures.
• Stop any activity that presents a risk to people, third parties, or infrastructure.
• Manage disposal of vegetative waste and maintain inventory of tools and machinery.
• Maintain communication with project coordinators, clients, crews, and landowners, and keep activity logs up to date.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising field crews in vegetation management or similar construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards for work near electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate resources, control documentation, and ensure compliance with technical, environmental, and quality requirements.

Required skills

• Chainsaw operation
• Safety harness usage
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and contribution.
• Immediate start in a critical infrastructure project.
• Opportunity to work with a multinational engineering firm.