Mgr Regional Elec Ops

Atlantic City Electric•Cape May Court House, NJ

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for the operation of a regional area, which includes, but is not limited to, functions related to ensuring employee and public safety, promotion of diversity and inclusion among the organization, efficient operation, maintenance and construction of the electric distribution system, providing a premier customer experience and prudent financial acumen. Contributes as an ambassador of safety to ensure rigid compliance of safety rules, processes and procedures. Invests in a broad level of experiences and backgrounds, promotes an inclusive environment and leverages different experiences to foster employee development. Responsible for execution of strategic initiatives related to meeting or exceeding the business goals of the organization. Oversees and establishes synergies between Operating and Construction and Maintenance functions to ensure safe and efficient execution of the work plan. Provides support of strategies that leverage use of contractors and other partnering organizations. Manage and maintain working relationship with local union (e.g., IBEW Local 15). Delivery of the premier customer experience through direct or indirect communication with our customers and all-around quality of service. Provide support of storm restoration strategy. Delivery of financial performance through prudent fiscal oversight and execution of short term and long-term financial decision-making. All around contributor in obtaining attributes required of a high-performance organization. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 7-10 years of related experience, including at least 4 years of managerial or supervisory experience or in lieu of bachelor's degree, 9-12 years of related experience is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of electric distribution systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership ability in a high-performance results driven culture.
Proven high-level management skills in coaching and development of business skills.
Proven performance management skills including decisiveness, judgment, negotiation, motivation, innovation and development of people.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including new technology.
Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value.

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results for performance improvement in safety, productivity, customer relations and reliability consistent with the annual Utility/Department/Region scorecard metrics.
Demonstrated experience in negotiations and providing strategic input on labor relation strategies.
Demonstrated commitment to harness the strengths of individual differences for the common good of the corporation and its employees.
3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Implement regional strategic objectives.
Provide direction and leadership and apply benchmark learning's to focus efforts on achieving company and business unit goals.
Monitor, review and provide guidance to meet scorecard metrics around safety, productivity, reliability and customer service.
Direct the construction, maintenance and operation of all electric distribution new business, facility relocation, system reinforcement, repair/replace and preventative maintenance inspection activities.
Includes providing assistance in outage response and restoration, distribution switching and the implementation of distribution operating contingency plans in order to support the operating system.
Provide leadership to and development of the Overhead and Operating departments at the assigned location.
Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations.
Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for growth and learning for construction personnel.
Develop and execute labor strategies involving employees covered under the CBA.
Regularly interface with key leadership while representing the Overhead, Underground and Operating organizations on issues and initiatives related to the electric distribution system, reliability, preventative maintenance and regulatory compliance.
Interface with customers (internal and external) in order to resolve construction related issues.
Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high-performance safety culture and an innovative organization.
Lead the Electric Operations team in promoting diversity.
Serve as a change agent for business initiatives and assures that the human element is understood and considered.
Assure timely recognition of employee contributions.
Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Support preparation and manage the overall Regional Electric Operations budget.
Establish and monitor business plans and Electric Operations financial objectives.
Balance cost control with expenditures necessary for emergency response.
Electric distribution knowledge and previous experience managing budgets and bargaining unit personnel

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $127,200.00/Yr. – $174,900.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more