Pacific Power · 10 hours ago
Director, Field Operations & Distribution - Portland, Oregon #114327
PacifiCorp is an essential business that provides power to millions, and they are seeking a Director of Field Operations & Distribution. This role involves managing a geographic territory and establishing strategic objectives to support company goals, while supervising managers and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
Establish objectives, develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and ensure regulatory compliance. Recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes
Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance
Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include System Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Transport and Regional Business Managers
Direct the coordination of local field groups; such as Line Workers, Estimating, Service Coordinators, Metering, and Logistics. Provide leadership and technical assistance as needed
Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities
Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes
Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of ten years of related experience
A minimum of five years of direct people management experience with the proven ability to manage and motivate employees
Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and senior officers on policy and operational issues
Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws
Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events and identify required resources
Preferred
Advanced Degree
Working knowledge of distribution and construction support responsibilities
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus: up to 20%
10% retirement match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
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