What are the responsibilities and job description for the NineStar Connect - Director of Electric Operations position at Wabash Valley Power Alliance?
Company Description
NineStar Connect is an innovative community-minded, communications, energy, water, and sewer cooperative. We provide the infrastructure that empowers thoughtful development and improves quality of place in Central Indiana. We believe that no matter where you choose to live or work, you should have access to high quality utility services that allow you an opportunity to thrive.
Career Development:
- We value employees that have a desire to learn and provide reimbursement funds for continuing education. We’re also committed to in-house training and ongoing development.
Company Benefits:
- At NineStar Connect we offer a competitive array of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance along with profit sharing and various service discounts.
Wellness:
- We offer a variety of wellness programs with paid incentives as well as on-site fitness centers available at each office location.
Core Values:
- We’re guided by our core values - Act with Integrity, Embrace Differences, Committed to Community, Be Innovative, Make Each Day Meaningful, and Seek Quality Results and we’re looking for team members who share these values!
Job Description
NineStar Connect is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Electric Operations to provide leadership and oversight for electric utility operations across the cooperative. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, system reliability, safety performance, long-range planning, and continuous improvement throughout Electric Operations.
As Director of Electric Operations, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for the Electric Line and Metering departments while partnering closely with operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient electric service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the safety culture and ensuring operational accountability across Electric Operations
- Providing strategic oversight of electric utility operations, including line construction, maintenance, and metering services
- Supporting long-range electric system planning, modernization initiatives, load forecasting, and resiliency efforts
- Partnering with leadership on capital improvement planning and operational budgeting
- Establishing performance expectations related to safety, reliability, outage response, and service quality
- Providing executive leadership during storm response and post-event evaluations
- Mentoring and developing operational leadership, including succession planning
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and industry best practices
Qualifications
Successful candidates will bring a combination of operational leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to building a strong safety-first culture.
Qualifications include:
- Strong knowledge of electric utility operations, infrastructure strategy, and operational risk management
- Experience leading teams through influence, accountability, and strategic direction
- Demonstrated leadership in safety performance, system reliability, capital planning, and budget oversight
- Degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Management, or a related field preferred — or equivalent progressive electric utility leadership experience
- Ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships across departments and leadership levels
Additional Information
NineStar Connect does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.