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Operations Manager (Full Time)
Location: MEA
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OPERATIONS MANAGER – RFT |
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Who can apply? |
MEA Employees & General Public |
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Posting Date |
March 29, 2024 |
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Closing Date |
Open Until Filled |
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Department |
Executive Staff |
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Annually |
$123,011 Min DOE |
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Grade |
15 |
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Union Representation |
N/A |
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Hours of Work |
8AM-5PM |
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Work Location |
Seward, AK |
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the operations of utility functions to include planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and leading the activities of the assigned department in accordance with established policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1. Responsible for providing guidance and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the utility.
2. Responsible for various operations management activities.
3. Manages the development and work of various utility crews and communicates management directives and goals to employees.
4. May develop or consult in the planning and budgeting activities as needed.
5. Provide periodic evaluation of the utility system with management and recommend any necessary maintenance and replacement.
6. Advise on compliance measures for and with the National Electric Safety Code.
7. Develop operating procedures and utilize equipment and technology to improve productivity, customer service, safety, and general morale.
8. Provide guidance or feedback on the correction of voltage, power factor, and load factor problems.
9. Analyze outage report and identifies service reliability problems.
10. Develop and recommend methods for improving service reliability.
11. Train on new technology and product development as it relates to the distribution system.
12. During emergencies may consult or act as the primary load dispatcher.
13. Oversees crews in restoring electrical service following service interruption as rapidly as possible. May replace units or components of plant without prior approval when necessary to restore service or when it poses an immediate threat to service continuity.
14. Recommend long-range and short-term equipment replacements.
15. Maintain and/or develop a system of records, reports, and statistical charts and data of pole inspections, work productivity, safety, and training.
16. Develop, plan, and/or recommend system improvements and new capital projects.
17. Applies and follows the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements. Ensures the collective bargaining agreement is administered equitably and fairly.
18. Provide guidance, consultation, or assist management with investigations of employee accidents and/or prepare reports of workplace injuries, accidents, and possible property damage claims.
19. Consult with or assist in studies, accident report(s), and/or determine remedial or preventative actions.
20. Provide exemplary customer service and promote and maintain responsive community relations.
21. Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
22. Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates are required to have:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the electrical utility field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in electrical utility construction, operations, and/or maintenance.
- Incident Command Systems 300 and 400 to be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Completion of Incident Command System 100, 200,700, and/or 800.
- Experience in directing, developing, and/or administering work programs and/or procedures; preparing management reports and measuring results.
- Completion of accredited lineman apprenticeship program.
Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Association’s Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
· Knowledge of power plant generation.
· Knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
· Knowledge of state/federal/local laws, ordinances, and electric utility regulations.
· Knowledge of administration and accounting procedures.
· Knowledge of electrical metering and appropriate application.
· Knowledge of substation engineering and techniques.
· Knowledge of transmission and distribution line design.
· Advanced skill in collaborative leadership and organizational techniques.
· Skill in effective and professional verbal, telephonic and written communication.
· Skill in basic electrical engineering.
· Skill in operations of electrical utility and electrical construction techniques.
· Skill in troubleshooting and problem solving.
· Skill and ability in consultation in terms of work assignments, projects, etc.
· Ability to effectively delegate and collaborate with others in accomplishing assignments.
· Ability to innovate, create agile solutions to assignments.
· Ability to suggest corrective action and continuous improvement measures within area of responsibility.
· Ability to drive problem-solving, decision-making and accountability within team.
· Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.
· Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.
· Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
· Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
· Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
· Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to real electrical/structural design.
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings and comply with the National Electrical Safety Code.
· Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
· Ability to communicate and maintain relationships with diverse audiences.
· Embrace and embody the Association’s Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Physical demand activity percentages:
- Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
- Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
- Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.
· Physical demand requirements:
- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
- Major amount of standing, walking, sitting, handling (of items), finger use, feeling/touching (of items), eye-hand coordination, foot-hand-eye coordination, communicating, hearing, seeing, and depth perception.
- Moderate amount of stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, and bending at waist.
- Minor amount of lifting/carrying/pushing up to fifty (50) pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
· The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· This position primarily works in an office setting; however, this position may require field work in variable weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to work in variable weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, high winds, temperatures in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, large amounts of snow, possibly over long periods of time and in darkness, etc.
· This position may be subject to insect bites and stings.
· The incumbent must be able work various hours to include travel to and from job site.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore is not eligible for overtime compensation. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.
MEA requires a post offer substance abuse test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.
MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To apply, please visit www.mea.coop to submit an application by the closing date.
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska 99645
Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax: (907) 761-9264
MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.
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