Mgr Elec Operations

Consumers Energy•Battle Creek, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company's primary focus is ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy delivery 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship and cannot accommodate individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT. The role is based onsite at the Battle Creek Service Center, supporting both Battle Creek and Coldwater Service Centers. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate, with relocation assistance available for qualified individuals.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of electric distribution operations and construction.
Leadership ability, including the capacity to lead change efforts.
Ability to inspire leaders to own decisions and drive results company-wide.
Problem-solving skills at a function-wide level.
Presentation Skills.
Ability to transfer experience and knowledge.
Ability to recommend solutions to Executive level co-workers.
Ability to communicate as a business owner at different levels.
Ability to negotiate with local Union Leadership to resolve barriers and find solutions.
Ability to manage multiple objectives outside direct span of control to impact statewide or companywide metrics.
Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
Knowledge and application of work methods, work processes, and related technology in Electric Transmission, Distribution, and Meter or Generation Operations.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technical or related field with (4) years of related electrical or leadership experience.
OR Associate Degree in Business, Technical or related field with (6) years of related electrical or leadership experience.
OR Highschool Diploma or GED with (8) years of related electrical or leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Willing to relocate if not within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

Provides planning, direction, regulatory compliance, and oversight for field construction, maintenance, service, and emergency work on Company Electric Transmission and Distribution facilities in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Contributes to strategic decisions for multi-regional and statewide areas.
Owns or is accountable for metrics impacting the co-worker compensation program (EICP) and leads teams to achieve functional metrics.
Provides deep technical and operational knowledge of the electric grid and input into company-wide undergrounding strategy, statewide job plans, and budget.
Fosters relationships with local government officials, communication companies, peers in other utility companies, and other stakeholders.
Provides oversight and direction to salaried and union employees, interfacing with multiple workgroups and customers.
Conducts regular safety meetings, participates in safety committees, investigates incidents, and completes necessary reports.
Leads the design or implementation of key operational projects impacting multiple locations.
Directly supervises Electric Field Supervisors overseeing a technical, professional, and unionized workforce.
Ensures adherence to Corporate Safety Manual, Electric Methods and Procedures Manual, Electric Distribution Manual, MIOSHA, OSHA, DOT standards, Business Continuity Plans, Code of Conduct, and Employee Policy and Process manuals.
Manages grievance procedures, investigations (safety and disciplinary), and associated disciplinary actions.
Leads and collaborates with peers, employees, and external groups to create an inclusive work environment and resolve issue escalations.
Leads regional restoration efforts during storms, managing and monitoring work performed by company and non-company crews.
Ensures maintenance, construction procedures, and safe work practices are followed, reporting results within the Incident Command Structure.
Serves as Incident Commander or LVD Supervisor during storms.
Participates in On-Call rotation and is activated for storm restoration.
Leads the hiring, development, and mentoring of supervisors.
Manages a staff of Managers responsible for timesheet approval, accounting, CDL program compliance, apprenticeship program administration, and HSE training.
Administers policy and procedure updates and influences other departments to achieve work plans.
Ensures adherence to Driver Vehicle Inspection Records, ARCOS administration, and manages on-call and storm restoration resources.
Oversees Personal Protective Equipment acquisition, distribution, inspection, testing, and replacement, as well as tool acquisition, distribution, and replacement.