Fayetteville Public Works Commission · 1 month ago
DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER-ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
955 OLD WILMINGTON RD, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$173K/yr - $283K/yr
8+ years expFayetteville Public Works Commission is a hometown utility dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric services. The Deputy Chief Operations Officer will oversee critical functions across power supply, generation, transmission, distribution, and customer service, ensuring the community thrives with dependable energy solutions.
Electrical DistributionEnergyService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead Strategically: Partner with senior leaders and directors across Electric Systems Engineering, Generation, T&D Maintenance & Construction, Power Supply & Compliance, and Support Services to align operations with PWC’s long-term vision
Drive Operational Excellence: Optimize infrastructure, workforce, and processes to deliver best-in-class electric utility services
Ensure Compliance: Serve as the official NERC Compliance Officer, maintaining adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations
Develop Talent: Inspire and mentor high-performing teams, foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Manage Resources: Support financial planning and budgeting for a multi-million-dollar operation, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability
Engage the Community: Represent PWC as a trusted leader through outreach, partnerships, and professional involvement
Champion Innovation: Lead initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency across all electric operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum 8 years of experience in electric utilities or a related field
At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Preferred
Experience with Six Sigma and/or Continuous Improvement methodologies
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits (based on experience and qualifications)
Opportunities for professional growth and influence in a utility setting that values investment in its team
Company
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
Fayetteville PWC provides utility services (electricity, water, waste water) to the people of Fayetteville and Cumberland County for more than a century.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Bryant, PE
CEO/General Manager
Rhonda Haskins
Chief Financial Officer
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