Head of Operations & Systems Reliability

Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative; Jordan (MN); On-site; USD 162,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative seeks a Manager of Operations to lead MVEC’s Technical Services, Construction, Distribution Logistics, and System Operations. You will drive strategic initiatives, foster a strong safety culture, oversee budgeting and resource management, and build collaborative relationships with team members, contractors, developers, and public agencies to ensure reliable service.

On-site in Jordan, MN, you will supervise day-to-day operations and oversee safety programs,

Qualifications

• 10 years of construction line work experience.
• Valid MN CDL driver’s license and good driving record.
• Certified D.O.T. Drug Awareness (or able to obtain within 6 months).
• Knowledge in all aspects of power line construction and maintenance.
• Strong emphasis on electrical technology.
• Above average computer skills.
• Above average mechanical skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day activities across Construction, Technical Services, System Operations, Fleet, Right-of-Way, Utility Locating, Warehouse, and Facilities functions. Oversees operational priorities, construction work execution, outage response readiness, workforce performance, contractor coordination, resource utilization, and service delivery to ensure efficient operations, system reliability, and exceptional member service.
• Provides strategic oversight of Construction, Technical Services, System Operations, Fleet and Distribution Logistics to support the cooperative's long-term objectives. Directs construction work planning, system reliability initiatives, grid modernization efforts, technology integration, asset management strategies, and operational improvements. Ensures resources, infrastructure, and programs are aligned with organizational goals and future system needs.
• Promotes and supports a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with cooperative policies, operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Oversees safety initiatives, construction activities, system operations, fleet operations, and technical services programs to protect employees, members, contractors, and cooperative assets while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Construction line work

Electrical technology

People skills

Safety culture

Education

High School Diploma

Electrical Construction and Maintenance degree or equivalent

Tools

MN CDL license

DOT Drug Awareness

Job description

Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative seeks a Manager of Operations to lead MVEC’s Technical Services, Construction, Distribution Logistics, and System Operations. You will drive strategic initiatives, foster a strong safety culture, oversee budgeting and resource management, and build collaborative relationships with team members, contractors, developers, and public agencies to ensure reliable service.

On-site in Jordan, MN, you will supervise day-to-day operations and oversee safety programs,