Exec Dir Electric Ops

Consumers Energy•MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy’s Executive Director of Electric Operations provides strategic planning, regulatory compliance oversight, and high-level direction to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of field construction, maintenance, service, and emergency work related to electric transmission and distribution facilities. This onsite position may be based at any Consumers Energy Service Center throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Weekly meetings in Jackson are required; the selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate. A relocation package is available for those who qualify. The role oversees electric distribution operations and construction, customer electric services, buildings and grounds, and utility support areas. It supervises Electric Field Leaders and ensures compliance with applicable safety, operational, regulatory, and employee policies. The position participates in on-call coverage and storm restoration, including 24/7 availability for emergency events and management of the High Load Response process in accordance with MISO Conservative Operations Guidelines. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and at least 12 years of operational leadership experience; alternatively, an associate’s degree and at least 14 years of experience, or a high school diploma and at least 16 years of experience. Preferred qualifications include 15 or more years of utility operations leadership, experience with union-represented workforces, responsibility for operational support functions, and success delivering enterprise strategies and transformational initiatives. This position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, or for CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and 12 or more years of operational leadership experience; alternatively, an associate’s degree in business administration or a related field and 14 or more years of experience; or a high school diploma and 16 or more years of experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
In-depth understanding of electric distribution operations and construction.
Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead change in a competitive business environment.
Strong knowledge of work methods, processes, and technologies related to electric transmission, distribution, metering, or generation operations.
Effective problem-solving and presentation skills.
Strong public speaking and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to mentor and transfer knowledge and experience.
Proficiency in budget planning and financial oversight.
Must be within commuting distance of a Consumers Energy Service Center in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula or willing to relocate; weekly attendance at meetings in Jackson is required.
Must be able to participate in on-call coverage, including 24/7 availability for emergent events.
Position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of utility operations leadership experience.
Experience leading union-represented workforces and developing strong labor-management partnerships.
Significant responsibility for fleet, facilities, logistics, materials management, inventory control, warehouse, or storeroom operations.
Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise operational strategies and transformational initiatives across a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee proposed changes and enhancements to system and facility operations.
Contribute to the recruitment, development, and performance of Electric Field Leaders.
Participate in the on-call rotation for zone coverage and storm restoration, including 24/7 availability for emergent events and management of the High Load Response process in alignment with MISO Conservative Operations Guidelines.
Provide high-level oversight of Monthly Operating Reviews, Rally Rooms, Problem Solving Events, Safety Health and Guidance Teams, Safety Culture Teams, Fix It Now Teams, Safety Grassroots Teams, and Financial Programs.
Maintain a deep understanding of company and departmental metrics and financials, visual management systems, problem-solving methodologies, and Lean tools.
Oversee the planning, organization, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of employees involved in the operation, maintenance, and construction of electric distribution systems, customer electric services, buildings and grounds, and utility support areas.
Supervise Electric Field Leaders who manage OM&C bargaining unit employees.
Ensure compliance with the Corporate Safety Manual, Electric Methods and Procedures Manual, Electric Distribution Manual, MIOSHA and OSHA standards, DOT regulations, Business Continuity Plans, Code of Conduct, and employee policy and process manuals.
Manage grievance procedures, conduct safety and disciplinary investigations, and administer appropriate disciplinary actions.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.