Chief Operating Officer

Location: Seminole, OK

Reports To: CEO

Qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems and utility operations.
• Familiarity with cooperative governance and member-focused service models.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees, board members, and the community.
• High ethical standards and commitment to cooperative principles.

• Provides strategic oversight and day to day leadership of the Cooperative's electric operations, engineering, metering, and system reliability functions.
• Ensures appropriate storm response, emergency preparedness, and restoration efforts.
• Develops long term plans for infrastructure, fleet, and other capital budgets.
• Ensures operational excellence is aligned with Cooperative's commitment to strong member relations by promoting responsive service, reliability, transparent communication, and a member-focused culture across all operational departments.
• Guides system modernization efforts, including SCADA, AMI, and grid automation.
• Champions a culture of safety and accountability throughout the organization.
• Is a key member of the executive leadership team.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
• 10 years of experience gained through increasingly responsible management positions in the Electric Utility industry.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered; however, candidates must demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Broad experience in Cooperative or utility business operations, including exposure to multiple functional areas such as construction, maintenance, engineering, contract administration, member services, or related disciplines, is highly desirable.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License or CDL