Vice President, Field Operations

Description

• State and Federal Agencies: Coordinate with, give and receive information.
• Board of Directors: Give and receive information.
• 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.
• Division Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
• Oversee and implement strategic planning to enhance reliability and economy of operation, including the opportunities afforded by new technology.
• Manage adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports to a variety of audiences including senior leadership, the board of directors, and other utilities.
• Ensure the seamless operation of the transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution assets.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding the development and implementation of processes, procedures, solutions and optimization for the department functions.
• 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.
• Participate in emergency response planning and take a leading role in storm restoration, natural disasters and other emergency events.
• Other Utilities: Exchange information and provide technical assistance.
• Manage and oversee development of long-range financial requirements for revenue planning.
• Represent Chugach’s interests in inter-utility technical committees and studies.
• 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.
• Participate in corporate strategic planning with executive and board leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and federal, state and local laws.
• 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.
• Evaluate strategies of resource allocation among divisions to maximize the effectiveness of funds.
• Prepare and administer Department budget. Develop annual action plan and assist management team in the identification of resources.
• Submit capital improvement recommendations that enhance service, improve productivity, and meet Chugach’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Ability to manage customer and vendor relationships, build consensus, and resolve conflicts in challenging project environments.
• Knowledge of utility accounting procedures and procurement practices, including materials, equipment, and services relevant to the electric utility industry.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and best practices, as well as network and server hardware and system architecture practices.
• Knowledge of insurance concepts, terms, placement, administration, policy provisions, and claims handling.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development, implementation, and tracking.
• Familiar with Rural Electrification Administration (REA) system of accounts and REA Guidelines, National Electric Safety Code, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Ability to apply tactical applications and decision making to long-term and strategic objectives.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and facilitation skills, with ability to guide, motivate and develop teams.
• Knowledge in budgeting practices, financial controls, and the ability to anticipate budget requirements and evaluate financial performance.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Effective verbal, written, and negotiation skills with the capability to clearly convey both technical and strategic information to various audiences.
• Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
• Ability to apply logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge of distribution and transmission line as well as substation design and construction techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of utility transmission, sub-transmission, and distibutions system operation, construction, maintenance, and economics.
• Knowledge of project management, software development lifecycle, and risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.

Benefits

• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Retirement Investment services
• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance