What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Line Operations position at Chugach Electric Careers?
Summary
Job Description
This position will provide direction and control of Line Operations Department including the operation and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines. This role will be responsible for making capital improvement recommendations that enhance service, improve productivity, and meet strategic objectives. Additionally, this role will be responsible for overall fiscal management, policies & procedures implementation and adherence and quality improvement framework initiatives and maintenance.
Essential Functions
Internal
This position has supervisory responsibility for the Line Operations department.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment with some fieldwork required. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional air travel is required. Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required. This position has on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications And Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field, required. Alaska Electrical Administrator License in the Outside Line or Unlimited Line category, preferred.
Experience
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory responsibility, in electric utility operation, construction and maintenance. Experience in overhead and underground transmission and distribution maintenance practices. Familiarity with utility metering methods, materials management, and fleet operations, preferred. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.
Substitution
Additional professional experience in a similarly complex role or related field (above the 6-year minimum) may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Company Description
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach's Corporate Vision
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach's Corporate Mission
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach's Corporate Values
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.
Benefits
HEALTH BENEFITS
Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
Job Description
This position will provide direction and control of Line Operations Department including the operation and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines. This role will be responsible for making capital improvement recommendations that enhance service, improve productivity, and meet strategic objectives. Additionally, this role will be responsible for overall fiscal management, policies & procedures implementation and adherence and quality improvement framework initiatives and maintenance.
Essential Functions
- Manage and oversee the divisional line operations for overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines.
- Review capital improvement recommendations for service productivity and alignment in strategic objectives.
- Develop, propose and manage approval for department organizational structure and personnel to meet operating requirements and to anticipate future needs.
- Direct and participate in preparation of the operation and capital budget.
- Review and monitor construction service projects for projected timeline requirements and completion.
- Plan, develop and implement short and long-range construction, operations and maintenance plans.
- Develop and manage work standards and productivity measurements.
- Participate in system planning and engineering studies. Serve on committees with representatives of other utilities and agencies on Operations & Maintenance (O&M) issues.
- Manage division documentation and recordkeeping process and procedures.
- Review, recommend, and implement methods, technologies, and industry practices. Participate in benchmarking studies to identify leading performance indicators.
- Provide leadership and guidance on departmental processes, procedures and the development and training of personnel.
- Administer contracts for consulting services and prepare requests for proposals.
- Support and coordinate safety practices and programs.
- Prepare and present materials to inform Executive Leadership and Board of Directors to support decision making.
- Represent Chugach Electric as designated member of two industry related trade associations, AGC and AHBA and the Alaska Utility Operations Management Group.
- Coordinate with communications division on matters that may receive media attention or will be released to the media.
- Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Internal
- VP, Field Operations: Report to, receive direction, guidance, and decisions from.
- Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
- Board of Directors: Give and receive information.
- Other Departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to and exchange information.
- Bargaining Unit Representatives
- Regulators, Municipal, State and Federal Agencies: Coordinate with, exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
- IBEW: Discuss contract interpretation questions. Participate in negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations.
- Members-Owners: Provide assistance to.
- Current knowledge of utility systems operations, construction and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of Uniform System of Accounts, NESC, OSHA, DOT regulations and applicable environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of the budgetary process and contracting, construction materials, methods and techniques.
- Effective written and oral communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly convey both technical and strategic information to various audiences.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
- Ability to represent Chugach’s O&M interests on O&M committees and in inter-utility studies.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
This position has supervisory responsibility for the Line Operations department.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment with some fieldwork required. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional air travel is required. Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required. This position has on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications And Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field, required. Alaska Electrical Administrator License in the Outside Line or Unlimited Line category, preferred.
Experience
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory responsibility, in electric utility operation, construction and maintenance. Experience in overhead and underground transmission and distribution maintenance practices. Familiarity with utility metering methods, materials management, and fleet operations, preferred. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.
Substitution
Additional professional experience in a similarly complex role or related field (above the 6-year minimum) may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Company Description
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach's Corporate Vision
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach's Corporate Mission
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach's Corporate Values
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.
Benefits
HEALTH BENEFITS
Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:
- Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Telemedicine
- 401K Plan
- Defined Benefit (Pension)
- Retirement Investment services
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
- 20 days vacation for first year of employment
- 10 Paid Holidays 3 Float Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- MetLife Will Preparation