President - RG&E

iberdrola; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 309 000 - 386 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Rochester Gas & Elec Corp (RG&E) is seeking an experienced executive to oversee safety, operations, financial performance, and environmental stewardship across its electric transmission and distribution systems within RG&E and NYSEG jurisdictions. The role guides strategic direction, coordinating with Avangrid leadership to meet long-term operational and financial goals.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in regulated utility operations, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field experience.
• Will consider combination of equivalent education and years of related experience.
• At least 15+ years of experience in Electric Transmission and/or Distribution operations, construction, projects, customer service, or a combination of relevant experience in the regulated utility industry.
• Thorough knowledge of company, federal and state regulation, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Leverage technology to improve business processes.
• Ability to proactively monitor changing industry trends and develop appropriate strategies / plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both within the company and externally.
• Ability to originate, reflect upon, articulate, and implement strategies and manage through corporate changes.
• Able to build a strong sustaining culture and secure high levels of employee engagement with expertise in creating an environment resulting in employee satisfaction, creativity, and empowerment.
• Must be highly adaptable and resilient to change.
• Strong ability to build and manage collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize projects and work under pressure to meet business needs.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills in effectively managing large workforce.
• Knowledge of the electric and gas industry.
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours (nights and weekends) as needed for emergency and crisis communications.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the development and implementation of the annual business plan and 5-year CAPEX plan for Electric Distribution, including O&M and Capital budgets.
• Directs the progress and reallocates resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, and Customer Service).
• Oversee operations and financial performance, including budgeting, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Leverage internal and external resources, ensuring efficient, quality, and cost-effective management of resources across RG&E.
• Provide leadership with a focus on safety and reliability, while influencing team members to deliver business outcomes.
• Develop and mentor a skilled workforce, supporting talent management and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards.
• Manage the utility with a customer-centric approach, balancing reliability, service, and cost.
• Promote the RG&E brand and value propositions.
• Create a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvement are continually encouraged from within the organization.
• Be a strategic partner with other leaders to develop and implement plans to meet organizational safety, operational, and financial goals.
• Direct electric operation initiatives, including the preparation of budgets and the tracking, cost control, and reporting of actual O&M and capital expenditures.
• Responsible for the achievement of corporate and/or regulatory goals and requirements.
• Directs the activities related to representation of the companies for state, regional, or national issues. Acts as liaison for the Company with customers and with state and municipal agencies to coordinate efforts.
• Directs corporate capital and operating budgetary process including forecasting, controlling, and reconciling in order to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability across the enterprise.
• Directs activities related to Emergency Preparedness and Response efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:$309,000 - $386,000

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Generous performance‑based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways.

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Summary:

Oversees the safety, operational, financial, and environmental performance of RG&E. The role involves steering the strategic direction of the utility, remaining customer focused while contributing to RG&E’s financial wellbeing. Leads an RG&E team responsible for maintenance and construction activities of the Electric Transmission and Distribution systems, Planning and Projects, as well as Hydroelectricity Engineering and Operations within the RG&E and NYSEG jurisdiction. Works in conjunction, and acts as liaison, with Avangrid leadership to ensure best practice utilization and coordination among operating companies while ensuring that RG&E objectives are met. Guarantees that RG&E has a robust long-term operational plan (investments, technology, budgets) and a clear roadmap to deliver operational goals.

Actively participates, takes ownership, and signs-off in all rate case proposals related to operations, planning, and project construction at RG&E, including implementation of objectives related to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Provides leadership and direction to achieve goals (operational and financial), implement change, and foster efficiencies. Maintains awareness of state and federal legislation and policies and determines glide path for integration into the business as appropriate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, cost-effective resource allocation, staff selection and development, process improvement and oversight, major project management, field operations activities, and effective management of operational costs. Directs the activities related to problem resolution and emergency response with other functions. Represents RG&E from an operational standpoint in all necessary instances (regulators, government, media, society, stakeholders, shareholder/owners, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the development and implementation of the annual business plan and 5-year CAPEX plan for Electric Distribution, including O&M and Capital budgets. Directs the progress and reallocates resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, and Customer Service).
• Oversee operations and financial performance, including, but not limited to, budgeting, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Leverage internal and external resources, ensuring efficient, quality, and cost-effective management of resources across RG&E.
• Provide leadership with a focus on safety and reliability, while Influencing team members to deliver business outcomes.
• Develop and mentor a skilled workforce, supporting talent management and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards.
• Manage the utility with a customer-centric approach, balancing reliability, service, and cost.
• Promote the RG&E brand and value propositions.
• Create a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvement are continually encouraged from within the organization.
• Be a strategic partner with other leaders to develop and implement plans to meet organizational safety, operational, and financial goals.
• Direct electric operation initiatives, including the preparation of budgets and the tracking, cost control, and reporting of actual O&M and capital expenditures.
• Responsible for the achievement of corporate and/or regulatory goals and requirements.
• Directs the activities related to representation of the companies for state, regional, or national issues. Acts as liaison for the Company with customers and with state and municipal agencies to coordinate efforts.
• Directs corporate capital and operating budgetary process including forecasting, controlling, and reconciling in order to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability across the enterprise.
• Directs activities related to Emergency Preparedness and Response efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field experience.
• Will consider combination of equivalent education and years of related experience.
• At least 15+ years of experience in Electric Transmission and/or Distribution operations, construction, projects, customer service, or a combination of relevant experience in the regulated utility industry.
• Thorough knowledge of company, federal and state regulation, safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Leverage technology to improve business processes.
• Ability to proactively monitor changing industry trends and develop appropriate strategies / plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both within the company and externally.
• Ability to originate, reflect upon, articulate, and implement strategies and manage through corporate changes.
• Able to build a strong sustaining culture and secure high levels of employee engagement with expertise in creating an environment resulting in employee satisfaction, creativity, and empowerment.
• Must be highly adaptable and resilient to change.
• Strong ability to build and manage collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize projects and work under pressure to meet business needs.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills in effectively managing large workforce.
• Knowledge of the electric and gas industry.
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours (nights and weekends) as needed for emergency and crisis communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with utility rate case processes.

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