Electric Operations Leadership - Low Voltage Distribution

Consumers Energy•Multiple Locations, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa. Opportunities are available throughout Consumers Energy's service territory. Positions may be based at various service centers and operational facilities across Michigan. Work location will be determined based on business need and the candidate's qualifications, experience, and level placement. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of their assigned work location or be willing to relocate. (Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.) Consumers Energy is building a pipeline of current and future leaders to support Low Voltage Distribution Operations across the organization. We are seeking candidates with experience leading or background in electric transmission, distribution, metering, customer field services, construction, maintenance, restoration, training, and operational support functions. Positions may be filled at the Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, or Executive Director level based on qualifications, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and business needs. As an Electric Operations Leader, you will provide leadership for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electric service while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, operational standards, and company policies. Depending on level, responsibilities may range from leading front-line operations teams to influencing statewide strategy, operational performance, workforce planning, customer service, storm restoration, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Technical, Utility Operations, Construction Management, or a related field. [OR] Associate’s degree or High School Diploma/GED may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree with additional related electric utility, operations, construction, or leadership experience.
Experience in electric transmission, electric distribution, electric metering, utility operations, construction, maintenance, field service, engineering support, or related utility functions.
Demonstrated leadership experience leading employees, crews, teams, projects, or operational initiatives.
Knowledge of safety practices, regulatory compliance, operational procedures, and workforce engagement.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced operational environment, including emergency response and storm restoration activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading unionized workforces.
Experience managing supervisors, managers, or multiple operational teams.
Knowledge of utility operations, outage management, restoration practices, and incident command structures.
Experience with workforce planning, budget management, operational metrics, and strategic initiatives.
Continuous improvement, Lean, change management, or process improvement experience.
Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies, municipalities, industry organizations, or external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Leading electric operations teams responsible for construction, maintenance, customer service, emergency restoration, outage response, and system reliability.
Providing leadership and direction to union and/or salaried employees, supervisors, managers, and operational leadership teams.
Driving safety excellence and ensuring adherence to company policies, work methods, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Leading emergency response and storm restoration efforts, including participation in Incident Command System (ICS) roles and on-call rotations.
Developing employees and leaders through coaching, mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
Managing operational performance, budgets, reliability metrics, customer commitments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Building partnerships with Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, Fleet, Facilities, Safety, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, municipalities, industry organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, operational planning, and process improvement efforts that support company objectives and customer expectations.