The Electrical Operations Director is responsible for ensuring the District’s provides safe and reliable power delivery to PUD customers by proactive electrical system planning and providing effective leadership for the Electrical Department to facilitate accomplishment of the District's mission and goals.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or technical curriculum or equivalent specialized training and experience required.
Ten years of experience in a senior operational and/or engineering position for a RUS or PUD Electric Utility preferred.
Five years’ experience supervising functional areas within system operations and/or engineering is required.
Experience with NISC software preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to perform electrical operation analysis and planning for system specifications and requirements. Ability to design and manage the construction of transmission and distribution substations. Ability to manage engineering consultants in the design of transmission substations.
Ability to manage a department with skill in supervising and motivating employees.
Responsible for putting budget together and maintaining budgetary requirements.
Knowledge and experience in construction, maintenance, and operations of electric utility systems.
Knowledge in substation, industrial, commercial and residential metering.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to be an effective member of a management team is required.
Ability to manage the construction of overhead and underground distribution lines.
Thorough knowledge of electric transmission, transformation, and distribution systems in substations, line construction, metering and warehouse.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws/regulations impacting areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to direct various complex functions; supervise, communicate, and work effectively with all levels in the organization, outside agencies, consultants, and the public.
Ability to ensure cost-effective operations of the electric system.
Must possess ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of PUD policies and procedures and working practice of those policies, particularly the service rules and regulations.
Must be able to use computers and related software, as required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct clear, concise, and effective presentations in a public setting.
Strong interpersonal communication skills to build relationships and foster collaboration among team members and departments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others and promote cross-functional teamwork to achieve District goals.
Ability to identify and resolve conflicts.
Ability to act with honesty and integrity and promote ethical behavior.