Electric Operations Manager

The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• STD, LTD
• Term & Accidental Life
• PTO
• Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs the overall administration and technical support for the construction, maintenance and repair of Lebanon Utility's electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.
• Responsible for the oversight of all Electric/Engineering and Metering projects.
• Supervises, trains and disciplines Electric Operations Department personnel.
• Manages purchase requisitions and inventory for department materials and equipment.
• Responsible for all equipment and vehicle specifications and requirements.
• Submits annual budget information, five (5) CIP and staff requirements to the General Manager.
• Manages the department approved budget.
• Oversees work performed by outside contractors.
• Coordinates departments work activities with other Utility Departments, private contractors, engineers, businesses and residents.
• Responds to customer complaints as escalated.
• Provides vision and planning for department with regards to Lebanon Utility's electric power lines, substations and street/security lighting.
• Assists General Manager with hiring of department personnel.
• Prepares monthly project progress reports that provide a summary of the status of each electric project.
• Attends and provides written summaries for project meetings in the design, bidding, and construction phases to document and stay well-informed of the project details.
• Regularly reviews actual project costs to confirm the project is staying within budget.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, professional organizations, committees, and other related groups.
• Serves as a liaison with internal departments, other utilities, public agencies, and external organizations.
• Manages safety investigations for accidents, incidents, and injuries for all utilities.
• Oversees content creation and delivery of field staff safety meeting presentations and events.
• Conducts quarterly "safety and risk audits," including work-site inspections throughout the System, and makes recommendations for improvements. Provides written safety procedures as requested.
• Coordinates OSHA safety and accident prevention training programs for all employees including new hire safety orientation, and recommends proper safety training and PPE as needed.
• Recommends, designs, develops, and coordinates the implementation of performance-based safety and/or training programs.
• Manage various projects with regards to scope, budget, schedule, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related subject.
• Eight to ten years electrical transmission/distribution line and substation experience with two to four years in a supervisory capacity.
• Some level of Business Management course work recommended.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with principles and practices of electric power line construction, maintenance, and substations required.
• Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
• A valid Indiana driver's license and CDL required.
• First aid and CPR certifications required