Line Operations - Maintenance and Construction Manager

Chugach Electric Association; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association, Alaska's largest electric utility, is seeking a Line Operations - Maintenance and Construction Manager for the Greater Anchorage Area. You will oversee day-to-day line maintenance and construction of transmission and distribution systems, lead field crews, and ensure work is safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and customer service to support reliable service, communicate project impacts to members, review

Qualifications

• Strong operations management skills for line maintenance and construction activities.
• Expertise in electric utility infrastructure, with knowledge of transmission and distribution systems and safety practices.
• Proven project management abilities from scope to completion, with schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Experience supervising field crews and promoting a safety culture.
• Commitment to high-quality customer service and clear stakeholder communications.
• Experience in electric utility or related industry; familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle field operations and emergencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with scheduling, reporting, and documentation tools.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day line operations, plan and direct maintenance and construction of transmission and distribution systems.
• Lead field crews, assign work, monitor progress, ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
• Manage outage response, review work orders, prioritize system upgrades, ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and customer service to support reliable service and inform members.
• Review performance metrics and support training and development for line operations staff.

Skills

Operations management

Utility infrastructure

Project management

Team management

Customer service

OSHA/regulatory familiarity

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication

Education/experience equivalency

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Business-related degree

Job description

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is Alaska's largest electric utility, providing safe, reliable, and affordable power to over 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula and from Whittier to Tyonek. Headquartered in Anchorage, at the base of the Chugach Mountains, the association is deeply rooted in the region it serves, with nearly 460 employees living and working across Alaska. Chugach's mission focuses on superior service and sustainable practices that power the lives of its members and support local communities. The organization values safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship in its operations and long-term planning. Team members join a utility with strong regional history and a commitment to serving Alaskans in diverse and often challenging conditions.

Role Description

The Line Operations - Maintenance and Construction Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Anchorage Area. This position oversees day-to-day line operations activities, including planning, coordinating, and directing maintenance and construction of electric transmission and distribution systems. The manager leads field crews, assigns work, monitors progress, and ensures that projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. Responsibilities include managing outage response, reviewing work orders, prioritizing system upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, standards, and company policies. The role also requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, and customer service teams to support reliable service, communicate project impacts, and address member concerns. The manager regularly reviews performance metrics, implements process improvements, and supports training and development for line operations personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong Operations Management skills, including planning, prioritizing, and optimizing line maintenance and construction activities.


• Demonstrated expertise in Maintenance of electric utility infrastructure, with knowledge of transmission and distribution systems and safety practices.


• Proven Project Management abilities to lead construction and maintenance projects from scope through completion, managing schedules, budgets, and resources.


• Effective Team Management skills, with experience supervising field crews, promoting safety culture, and supporting training and performance development.


• Commitment to high-quality Customer Service, including clear communication with internal stakeholders and members regarding outages, projects, and service impacts.


• Relevant experience in electric utility or comparable industry; familiarity with OSHA regulations and utility safety standards is highly beneficial.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond to operational issues and emergencies in the field.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in using computer-based tools for scheduling, reporting, and documentation.


• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.