CORE Electric Cooperative · 9 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Sedalia, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expCORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing all utility operations, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of electric services, and driving strategic initiatives to support the cooperative's mission and long-term goals.
CommercialElectrical DistributionEnergy
Responsibilities
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability in the division
Manages all aspects of the Operations and Engineering Division in furnishing electrical service to the members, including safety, operations, capital planning, development, and resiliency
Design and implement business strategies and plans that support the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives
Develop short- and long-term operational strategies and financial plans
Set comprehensive and measurable goals for each department
Monitor and measure organizational performance against strategic initiatives
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Motivate and lead a high-performance management team
Benchmark and implement best practices in the electrical distribution industry
Oversees compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements applicable to the operations of the Cooperative, including FERC, NERC, EPA, OSHA, Colorado PUC, and applicable renewable energy requirements, among others
Responsible for overseeing the training of all Operations and Engineering personnel in the fundamental, technical and safety aspects of their jobs
Establishes methods of control to ensure that the quantity and quality of the work performed by members of the Operations and Engineering Departments are maintained at proper levels, and that members of these departments cooperate in the performance of their duties
Maintains relationships with key external stakeholders
Develops, proposes, and executes the approved annual business plan for the Division
Working with the People Operations, provides recommendations concerning labor relations policy and collective bargaining strategy. Manages the relationship with the collective bargaining unit and its authorized representative
Returns to work in connection with call-outs and emergency situations when required
Performs all duties and tasks as needed and/or directed
Qualification
Required
Broad knowledge of the electrical utility industry is required
Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
A minimum of fifteen years' experience in electrical utility operations or engineering is required including ten years in a senior leadership position
Proven track record of leadership and management
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Must have a valid Colorado driver's license
Benefits
9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
Nine paid holidays per year
160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
Paid parental leave
Education and training reimbursement
Volunteer paid time off
100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
Defined benefit pension plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
HSA with employer contribution
401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested
Length of service program
Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)
Company
CORE Electric Cooperative
CORE Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that provides more than 300,000 people along Colorado's Front Range The Energy to Thrive.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Pam Feuerstein
Chief Executive Officer
Laurie Burkhart
Chief Financial Officer
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