Power Systems Manager

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Slope Borough seeks a senior leader to direct the Light & Power System's operations and maintenance. You will oversee a diverse team, develop and implement programs, and ensure the utility runs as an enterprise fund across multiple villages.

You will also manage the training program for ~45 staff, coordinate with the Utilities Division Manager, and lead regulatory reporting and budgeting efforts. Alaska experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration OR high school/GED with five years related Arctic experience.
• Five years experience with Federal, State and Borough laws and power utilities.
• Five years experience with power grid projects and systems.
• Five years supervisory experience in electric power industry.
• Able to obtain Alaska driver's license per criteria in probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Power Systems operations and maintenance of the Utility Division.
• Develop and improve services and programs within the Utility Division.
• Prepare the annual power systems budget and operate as enterprise fund.
• Manage training program for ~45 staff across seven villages.
• Develop area-wide remote metering and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor customer service, public relations and public benefit programs.

Skills

NSB knowledge

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

deadline pressure

financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management or business administration

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the NSB Light & Power System, consisting of all Electric Power Plant and distribution facilities owned by the North Slope Borough.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct the Power Systems operations and maintenance functions of the Utility Division.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of services and programs within the Utility Division.
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual power systems budget.
• Responsible for the utilities to operate as an enterprise fund.
• Responsible for management and the development of the training program for approximately 45 staff in seven villages.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of area wide remote metering program.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for all North Slope Borough utility facilities.
• Monitor customer service, public relations and public benefit programs.
• Prepare monthly operating reports for submittal to the Utilities Division Manager.
• Develop, implement and maintain a work order program.
• Develop, implement and maintain a spare parts inventory.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance and submittal of annual State and Federal PCE, PAL and GP1, DOE, and EIA reports for all village power systems.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedure manuals for all village power plants and distribution facilities.
• Approve Purchase Requisitions, Travel Authorizations and Travel Claims for the enterprise fund.
• Work directly with the Electric Enterprise Fund Board.
• Assist in the development of cost of service studies, revenue forecasting and utility master planning.
• Oversee and acts as a Project Assistant under MOA's and LOU's with capital projects.
• Responsible for the development and management for operational contracts related to power systems.
• Attend various meetings, hearings or sessions as required.
• Maintain the division's database, statistics and library.
• Recruit, supervise and coordinate staff development programs; evaluate staff and monitor operations to identify and resolve problem areas relating to staffing and scheduling.
• Maintain the light and power system's database, statistics and library.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.
• Skill in working under the pressure of deadlines, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationship with department staff and other Borough employees.
• Skill in financial management, budget preparation, project management and administration.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration OR High School graduate or (G.E.D.) and five years of experience in related industry work in an arctic environment.
• Five years of work experience with Federal, State and Borough laws, regulations and procedures relating to the Electric Power Utility industries.
• Five years work experience with power grid projects.
• Five years work experience in power systems.
• Five years work experience as a supervisor in the electric power industry.
• Ability to obtain an Alaska Driver's license that meets the North Slope Borough Insurance Criteria within the probationary period.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.