Manager of Operations Job Eureka Montana USA,Management

Location: Eureka

SUMMARY

Manages the Operations department of the Cooperative. Maintains outside distribution, transmission plant and substations; supervises the construction of distribution and transmission plant. Responsible for the completion, execution and reporting of the wildfire mitigation plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Directs, schedules and supervises the work of department in a manner that ensures the work is done promptly, safely, economically and efficiently.

Counsels and consults with members and departments on new and existing electrical facilities, as well as service problems and complaints.

Maintains and schedules all required maintenance and compliance testing on all distribution, transmission and substation equipment.

Responsible for and schedules all required right-of-way maintenance, including tree trimming and pole testing.

Responsible for the completion and execution of the wildfire mitigation plan (WMP). Responsible for vetting current procedures and recommending changes or enhancements to build upon the strategies in the WMP. Report to the Board of Trustees annually the status of the WMP.

Responsible for all rolling stock equipment and purchases.

Assists with the maintenance of warehouse and grounds facility.

Prepares annual Operations operating and capital budgets.

Reports to General Manager of the events, schedules and status of personnel within the department.

Reviews policies, rules, procedures and regulations essential to efficient operation of the operations departments and makes recommendations to the General Manager if changes are essential.

Consults with the Cooperative's Manager of Member Services, Materials, Safety & Compliance and General Manager for presentation and participation in the safety and training programs for department personnel.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or equivalency. Qualified journeyman lineman with at least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and technical information related to the trade. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to manage problems involving several concrete ideas and concepts.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Montana driver's license and be First Aid and CPR certified. A Class A, Type II Montana driver license is preferred.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of construction practices and specifications, state and federal safety codes and operation and maintenance practices for distribution and transmission facilities. Computer skills:
Microsoft excel, word, voltage, and amp testing. NISC experience a plus. Ability to deal with employees in a courteous and professional manner.

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