Seattle City Light · 2 weeks ago
Director of Transmission & Distribution Operations
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$78.96/hr - $130.31/hr
15+ years expSeattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities. The Director of Transmission and Distribution Operations will lead a large operations team to ensure safe and reliable electrical services while promoting accountability and customer service.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Enforces and promotes the Department's worker safety program, safe work construction best practices, and electrical industry safety compliance
Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service and interest in representing the City of Seattle
Direct responsibility for the successful achievement of the department's strategic plan
Delivery of electrical construction services to customers in coordination with Customer Operations and Engineering. Plans and manages workload and efficient allocation of resources to meet customer requirements
As an executive leader in Energy Delivery Operations accountable for electrical construction, maintenance, and emergency response for Seattle City Light customers. Understands the critical nature of services provided and the 24/7 response required to restore services
Direct responsibility for electrical service continuity and reliability for Seattle City Light customers
Oversees the construction of system improvements supporting new customers or enhancing services to existing customers including Seattle residents, the City of Seattle, King County, Sound Transit, franchise cities, and other large customers
Prioritizes work activities and deploys crews & equipment
Direct responsibility for assigned Energy Delivery labor & non-labor budgets for operations & maintenance activities. Assists direct reports in their resource planning so comprehensive work plans support the budget, utility goals, and city goals
Establishes and nurtures highly effective relationships with employees, internal and external customers, labor unions, and other stakeholders that support and advance business goals and objectives. Works to remove barriers that hamper inter- and intra-department communications. Effectively operates as a management team with represented employees
Demonstrates knowledge of techniques for managing a power portfolio within a regulated industry; establishes a strategic plan and makes decisions with a large scope and/or significant impact
Experience in making significant policy recommendations and translating vision into organizational policy and work plans
Directors are expected to actively promote, support, and manage key strategic City-wide initiatives including those related to fair and equal employment, diversity, and justice in the workplace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or a related field
Substantial management and leadership experience in the utility industry, or related area of responsibility typically gained through 15 or more years of progressively responsible assignments; at least 10 years of which were as a manager or supervisor in a large, complex multicultural, and diverse organization
Demonstrable experience working with electrical system design, operational requirements, safety, customer requirements, and effective management practices including planning, budgeting, and assessment
Skilled in negotiating and administering contracts and agreements, budget preparation, economics, and finance
Successful candidates must demonstrate their commitment to and involvement in activities that create and sustain a workforce free of racism and discrimination and that values multiculturalism and diversity as a workforce and community asset
Position is required to be available 24/7/365 to provide guidance to staff and crisis management during emergencies
Preferred
Competitive candidates will possess an advanced degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or a related field
Demonstrates experience in the electrical power industry and federal and state regulatory compliance
Demonstrates knowledge setting strategic direction for power management
Knowledge of models and systems required to manage a complex energy system
Substantial management and leadership experience in energy delivery operations or related areas of responsibility typically gained through 10 or more years of progressively responsible assignments
Creating and delivering public presentations to a variety of constituents
Fundamental understanding of economics and financial analysis
Ability to negotiate and administer contracts and agreements, budget preparation, economics, and finance
Commitment to sound environmental policies and practices
Demonstrated experience and understanding of public-sector organization and practices including labor relations and skills in labor contract administration and negotiation
Experience in working with highly sensitive and complex energy delivery systems & processes and with the formulation and communication of energy delivery policies and programs that support the goals of the Utility
Experience influencing the development and promotion of an innovative and effective energy delivery service model that supports and sustains the long-term growth and productivity of the organization
Provide management direction and willingness to make difficult decisions in a changing environment and during critical infrastructure restoration
Ability to provide clear expectations and direction, foster creativity and problem-solving, and perform the physical requirements and essential functions of the job
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle City Light
Seattle City Light, one of the nation’s largest municipal utilities, generates and delivers affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible power to the homes, businesses, and communities we serve.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Debra Smith
CEO/General Manager
Kirsty Grainger
Chief Financial Officer
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