Electric Field Operations Manager

PacifiCorp; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Generous PTO

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Bend, Oregon is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day electric utility operations within a defined territory. You will lead planning, budgeting, and safety initiatives while aligning with corporate strategies and addressing emergencies across distribution and transmission activities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, budget oversight, and effective communication with teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
• Completion of the Assistant Manager training program, or equivalent amount of directly related electrical or utility experience.
• Previous supervisory experience or completion of the Assistant Manager training program.
• 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.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Analyze market and competition and understands 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.
• Implement strategic business objectives, strategies and plans in support of the company’s strategic goals.
• Manage and allocates financial and employee resources.
• Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
• Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
• Manage schedules and complete the annual substation maintenance plan and/or capital work.
• Perform inspections and field audits of the substation maintenance and/or capital work performed.
• Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
• Interview hire, train, coach, and develop employees.
• Implement and deliver more efficient ways to perform the job.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in electric utility

Tools

Mainframe applications

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

PacifiCorp in Bend, Oregon is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day electric utility operations within a defined territory. You will lead planning, budgeting, and safety initiatives while aligning with corporate strategies and addressing emergencies across distribution and transmission activities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, budget oversight, and effective communication with teams and stakeholders.