Director of Protection & Controls Operations

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 215,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus may be available

Remote work option

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced operations leader to director Protection & Controls Operations in a flexible United States role with major metro hubs. You will oversee a geographically distributed team of General Managers and field technicians, drive safety, quality, and performance, and partner with senior leadership to deliver growth and integration across the business.

You will manage P&L, build strong utility relationships, and ensure reliable service delivery while navigating a fast-growing,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical services or technical field operations experience.
• 5+ years leading multi-location operations and managers.
• Strong financial and people leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Managers and field teams across multiple locations to drive safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee P&L performance including revenue, gross margin, utilization, forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain strong utility customer relationships to ensure reliable service delivery across dispersed teams.
• Drive profitable growth and support integration and expansion of the electrical services business.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Multi-location leadership

Customer relationships

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Director of Protection & Controls Operations

$215000 - $235000 per year | Houston, TX | Remote | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a leading provider of electrical testing, commissioning, and technical field services, supporting utility and industrial customers across North America. Our teams deliver critical services that help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of electrical infrastructure.

Our business is growing, creating an opportunity for an experienced operations leader to oversee a geographically distributed workforce, strengthen customer relationships, and support the successful integration and expansion of our services. We value a collaborative, people-first culture that empowers experienced professionals, prioritizes safety, and encourages continuous improvement.

Why join us?

Opportunity to make an impact: Take ownership of day-to-day operations across a growing, multi-location business.

Strong leadership support: Work closely with senior leadership while having the autonomy to make decisions and drive results.

Established teams: Build on the experience of existing managers and highly skilled field technicians.

Growth and expansion: Help integrate an additional business and develop the operational capabilities needed to support continued growth.

Customer-facing leadership: Build lasting relationships with major utility customers and help strengthen service delivery.

People-first culture: Support technician development, recruitment, retention, and career progression in a safety-focused environment.

Job Details

Position: Director of Protection & Controls Operations

Location: United States (flexible; major metro with airport access preferred)

Travel: Approximately 50%

Compensation: $235,000 base salary + $10,000 annual vehicle allowance; sign-on bonus may be available

We are seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee a geographically distributed electrical services business supporting major utility customers. Reporting to the Vice President of Protection & Controls, you will lead day-to-day operations, develop managers, strengthen customer relationships, and support business growth and integration.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead and develop General Managers and field teams across multiple locations, driving accountability, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee P&L performance, including revenue, gross margin, utilization, forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Build strong utility customer relationships and ensure reliable service delivery across geographically dispersed teams.
• Bring 15+ years of relevant electrical services or technical field operations experience, including 5+ years leading multi-location operations and managers.
• Demonstrate strong financial and people leadership; P&C, relay testing, substation, and commissioning experience preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Success in this role includes profitable growth, effective business integration, technician recruitment of at least three per month, 90%+ annual retention, and 85% average field utilization.

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