Field Power Distribution Leader

Pacific Power; American Fork (UT); 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

Job summary

PacifiCorp in American Fork is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee day-to-day distribution activities, drive safety, reliability, and efficiency, and manage teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives. You will lead capital projects, coordinate maintenance, respond to emergencies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and responsible stewardship.

This is a full-time exempt role with a competitive salary.

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. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

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

Budgeting

Safety culture

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Mainframe applications

Job description

PacifiCorp in American Fork is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee day-to-day distribution activities, drive safety, reliability, and efficiency, and manage teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives. You will lead capital projects, coordinate maintenance, respond to emergencies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion, and responsible stewardship.

This is a full-time exempt role with a competitive salary.