Electric Operations Leader: Grid Reliability & Safety

CMS Energy, Corp.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking a Supervisor Electric Operations to provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance, and oversight for field construction, maintenance, service, and emergency work in the company’s electric network. The role covers a geographical area within Consumers Energy territory, including all electric operations deliverables and employee oversight.

The position emphasizes leading daily operating reviews, coordinating with internal groups such as Supply Chain and Fleet, and

Qualifications

• Experience planning and directing electric transmission and distribution field work.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring milestones within approved budgets.
• Experience supervising bargaining unit employees and safety programs.
• Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• On-call and storm restoration coordination experience.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Influences individuals outside the department regarding policies, practices, and procedures, including design, scheduling, Fleet, Supply Chain, Facilities, Damage Assessment, and related functions.
• Manages and resolves escalated complaints. Inspects job sites to monitor work progress, plan new assignments, prepare requisitions for operations and maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials, and supervise special projects as required.
• Responsible for ensuring projects and departmental milestones are achieved within approved budgets.
• Accountable for work plan adherence and adjustments, including resources, equipment, materials, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads Daily Operating Reviews and Cross-Functional Weekly Operating Reviews.
• Oversees tool acquisition, distribution, replacement, and compliance.
• Manages third-party contract purchase orders and approvals and oversees customer de-energization agreements.
• Responsible for MPSC and CEO complaint investigations and resolutions.
• Supervises OM&C bargaining unit employees and safety policies.
• Participates in operating reviews, problem solving, and Lean improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Lean methodology

Job description

Consumers Energy is seeking a Supervisor Electric Operations to provide planning, direction, regulatory compliance, and oversight for field construction, maintenance, service, and emergency work in the company’s electric network. The role covers a geographical area within Consumers Energy territory, including all electric operations deliverables and employee oversight.

The position emphasizes leading daily operating reviews, coordinating with internal groups such as Supply Chain and Fleet, and