Area Distribution Manager

Eetdbuyersguide; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PacifiCorp, an electric utility, seeks a senior operations leader to oversee functional groups across transmission and distribution. You will plan, coordinate and lead diverse projects, directing day-to-day activities while aligning with strategic objectives and corporate goals.

The role requires seven-plus years in operations/project management with financial oversight, plus strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Travel and after-hours readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum seven years' experience in operations and/or project management with financial oversight.
• Minimum three years' direct people management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of utility industry policies, procedures, and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the work of the functional group and lead projects and initiatives.
• Direct day-to-day activities of the functional team and provide guidance.
• Develop and implement objectives, plans, policies, and resource allocation.
• Oversee transmission and distribution maintenance and expansion work.
• Provide implementation tools and feedback mechanisms for best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Budgeting/financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Experience in electric utility

Job description

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

The position is responsible for functional oversight of operations of an electric utility in a geographic territory, region, location or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources including adherence to department budgets. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing both bargaining unit and management level employees. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Develops innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
• Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
• Establish and implement business objectives and plans in support of the company's strategic goals. Develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
• Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities. Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practice operations and maintenance.
• Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include Distribution and Transmission System Investment and Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Dispatch, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Transport.
• Encourage and implement processes to ensure design and construction as well as maintenance standardization.
• Provide support for compliance audit activities. Perform inspections and field audits on the transmission and distribution maintenance and/or capital work performed.
• Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance.
• Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to complete work.
• Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
• Analyze market and competition and understand organization's strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
• Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
• Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
• Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
• Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial management or other similar field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
• A minimum of seven years' experience with operations and / or project management including financial oversight and personnel development.
• A minimum of three years of functional or direct people management experience with the proven ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and direct reports 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
• Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues.
• Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.

Preferences

• A minimum of five years' experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.
• Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices