Mgr, Area Service

NV Energy; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Reno, NV is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee electric distribution facilities, lead construction/maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable service for customers.

The role emphasizes managing a 24x7 operations team, coordinating resources, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and delivering strong customer service while representing the company to the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school (or) a journeyman lineman certification with 5 years related experience and 2 years managing teams.
• Candidates without a bachelor’s/lineman cert must have 9 years of experience with 2 years leading teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power line construction, operating, and maintenance practices.
• Compliance with all safety, regulatory, and customer service practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely construction, continuity, and reliability of electric service by directing construction, operations, and trouble response teams.
• Ensure availability of equipment, materials, and resources for distribution system maintenance.
• Lead safety programs, compliance, and environmental responsibilities.
• Maintain electric system reliability within budget through facilities maintenance programs.
• Represent the company and communicate company direction to employees.
• Oversee a 24x7 operations organization, often in remote locations.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Labor management

24x7 operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or journeyman lineman cert

5 years related experience with 2 years in leadership

Tools

PCs

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

This position is responsible for ensuring that specific operating objectives are met through practical management of electric distribution facilities, the design and construction of electric distribution facilities with a major emphasis on courteous, reliable and quality customer service. Oversees business office activities in conjunction with the appropriate leadership from the Customer Service organization. Provides positive company image in the communities served.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures timely construction, continuity, and reliability of electric service by organizing and directing the construction, operating/maintenance, and trouble response personnel.

Ensures availability of appropriate equipment, materials, and other resources for the construction, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution systems.

Maintains public and employee safety by directing safety programs in accordance with company safety rules, practices and procedures, local, state, and federal regulations; assumes environmental leadership role.

Maintains electric systems reliability and quality of service to existing customers within budget constraints through implementation and management of facilities maintenance programs.

Prepares and maintains records and reports to provide reference material for district use, budgeting, claims and other company departments.

Ensures safety, integrity and availability of electric system through its safe operation by providing controlling party functions.

Represents the company as the front-line executive and deliver company messaging, develop company culture, and drive company direction on a daily basis with employees.

Maintains a culture of mutual respect and hold employees accountable to all safety and Company rules/policies.

Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.

May be required to be on call on nights or weekends in support of front-line operations

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school (or) a journeyman lineman certification and five (5) years of related experience with a minimum of 2 years experiences in managing teams or leading work groups.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree (or) journeyman lineman certificate must have 9 years’ experience with a minimal of 2 years experiences in managing teams or leading work groups.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Power line construction, operating, and maintenance practices

All federal state, and local safety/compliance regulations affecting distribution operation

Customer service business practices, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrated skills such as:
Analytical, interpersonal, customer service and communication

Leadership, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and labor management

Managing a 24x7 operations organization, often remotely located.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Required to bend, stoop, reach, or stand for extended periods. May be required to work outside of normal business hours.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10005299
• Job Category Electric Operations
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 11 Ohm Pl, Reno, NV, 89502, US
• Travel Requirements Up to 25%
• Pay Range $117,400.00 - $146,700.00 Up to a 15% Short-Term Incentive Plan target opportunity, at the discretion of the company
• Relocation Assistance Not currently offered for this position
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.