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Chugach Electric Careers · 3 weeks ago

Vice President, Field Operations

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$188K/yr - $236K/yr

10+ years exp

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, providing reliable and affordable power to over 92,000 members. The Vice President, Field Operations will oversee the Field Operations department, managing transmission and distribution assets while ensuring compliance with regulations and strategic objectives.

Utilities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure the seamless operation of the transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution assets

Coordinate and manage the long-range and short-term work plans and budget

Monitor and evaluate industry trends and changes related to utility operations, provide analysis and recommendations to modernize electrical infrastructure and operation

Oversee programs, procedures, and work processes to maximize the life of existing infrastructure and recommend replacement of assets at the end of life, within system reliability and service level commitments

Review current practices and benchmarks and KPIs against leading performers and implement best practices to improve overall service levels and productivity. Establish performance indicators and measurement systems

Submit capital improvement recommendations that enhance service, improve productivity, and meet Chugach’s strategic objectives

Manage and oversee development of long-range financial requirements for revenue planning

Represent Chugach’s interests in inter-utility technical committees and studies

Oversee and implement strategic planning to enhance reliability and economy of operation, including the opportunities afforded by new technology

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws

Prepare and administer Department budget. Develop annual action plan and assist management team in the identification of resources

Evaluate strategies of resource allocation among divisions to maximize the effectiveness of funds

Provide leadership and guidance regarding the development and implementation of processes, procedures, solutions and optimization for the department functions

Oversee the training and development of staff to include identifying training needs, allocating direct and indirect resources to allow for training opportunities, and evaluating investment of training

Manage adherence to policies and procedures

Participate in corporate strategic planning with executive and board leadership

Prepare and present reports to a variety of audiences including senior leadership, the board of directors, and other utilities

Participate in emergency response planning and take a leading role in storm restoration, natural disasters and other emergency events

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Utility operations knowledgeBudgeting practicesCybersecurity standardsProject managementTechnical knowledge of distributionPolicy developmentFinancial controlsLeadership skillsTeam developmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving skillsEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in electric utility operation, maintenance, design, and construction

Experience supervising union craft work teams and departments

Experience in utility construction, planning, operations, maintenance, engineering design, contract administration, oversight of major construction projects and related budgets

Experience working in a union environment