Senior Transmission Line Operations Leader

Dairyland Power Cooperative; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative in La Crosse, Wisconsin, seeks a senior leader to direct Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective execution of work. You will lead staff, manage resources and budgets, strengthen asset management practices, and align departmental goals with Dairyland’s strategic priorities.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Dairyland delivers wholesale energy across multiple cooperatives and municipalities, offering opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline or business management equivalent with extensive leadership experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interface across levels of the organization.
• Experience in labor relations preferred and knowledge of labor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance.
• Manage budgets and resources for cost-effective execution of work.
• Oversee safety programs and ensure adherence to safety policies.
• Coordinate outage restoration and system emergencies as required.
• Develop and implement policies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure staff recruitment, development, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairyland Power Cooperative in La Crosse, Wisconsin, seeks a senior leader to direct Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective execution of work. You will lead staff, manage resources and budgets, strengthen asset management practices, and align departmental goals with Dairyland’s strategic priorities.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Dairyland delivers wholesale energy across multiple cooperatives and municipalities, offering opportunities for