DPW Power Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Power Operations Manager both plans part‑time in the pre‑season and oversees the power grid operations for the Black Rock City infrastructure full‑time during the event. They will supervise and ensure that DPW Power operations are conducted in a manner prioritizing safety, timeliness, and professionalism. Responsibilities include leading the DPW Power Crew through building, troubleshooting, maintaining, and deconstructing the power grids that serve the essential functions of Black Rock City.

This temporary, ineligible for benefits role is:

• From March - July:
  Part‑Time for 5 hours per week, Non‑Exempt, based fully remote.
• From July - September:
  Full‑Time, Exempt, based on‑site out of Black Rock City, Nevada.
• From October - December:
  Part‑Time for 10 hours per week, Non‑Exempt, based fully remote.

The Final date to receive applications for this role is 5:00pm PST on Feb 25th, 2026.

• Be on time and ready to work for all scheduled shifts
• Maintain an in depth and current understanding of DPW Power Department operations
• Wear your allocated PPE (personal protective equipment) which is specific for the materials you are handling, and order replacement PPE for the Power Crew as needed

Pre‑season remote work to plan for the event.

• Work with the DPW Utilities Superintendent to assemble a team and assist with the hiring process of the crew. Interview for all staff positions in your area. Recruit for volunteer positions. Forward candidates to DPW Utilities Superintendent for final approval and hiring
• Schedule and plan for the on‑site installation of the infrastructure power grids;
  Collaborate with the DPW Power Technical Consultant on the planning, logistics, budgeting, and timeline of DPW Power Crew Operations
• Provide information, advice, and planning assistance to Burning Man Departments and ensure that their requests are timely, complete and justified
• Collaborate with the Utilities Superintendent to complete pre‑season ordering of all necessary tools, supplies, and staff resources needed to complete construction of the BRC Power Grids
  • Ensure that the Power crew gets the assets (housing, vehicles, radios, etc.) that it needs
  • Determine power requests from groups supported on the infrastructure power grids, determine the deployment timeline, work with DPW Utilities Superintendent, the DPW Power Technical Consultant and the Power Vendor to determine the equipment list and delivery schedule
  • Alongside the DPW Utilities Superintendent work pre‑season with vendors and event partners, including Commissary Vendor, BLM, and Law Enforcement, to see that their on site power needs are met
• Design and implement the layout of Power Camp and the Power Yard and contribute to the design of a cohesive Utilities Village
• Manage the annual update of public educational documents

• Work with the DPW Power Technical Consultant to oversee the workflow of the DPW Power crew using maps, spreadsheets and Gantt charts to ensure the work plan is executed safely, with attention to detail, and adheres to a strict timeline schedule in accordance with the DPW Operations Calendar
• Assess, troubleshoot, and rectify any problems associated with power systems in an efficient and timely manner
• Maintain and delegate 24 hour, on‑call operations throughout the on playa construction and event season; be prepared and willing to solve for unanticipated challenges at all hours
• Manage the deinstallation and storage of all Power equipment and supplies, in order to assure that they will be in good condition the following season
• Support the safety of the Power Crew for the duration of DPW Operations regulating efficiency and expectations according to OSHA and DPW safety guidelines
• Support daily safety inspections at the beginning and end of every shift and immediately report any concerns to the DPW Utilities Superintendent
• Collaborate and communicate daily with relevant Burning Man Departments, Crew Managers and Vendors
• Maintain daily communication with Power Vendors. Update the office map and online map with generator locations in the city…