Distribution Manager - Utility

Electrical/Electronics Engineering Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Industry: Energy and Utilities Job Ref Code: 080482 PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, providing more than 1.6 million customers with reliable, efficient energy.General Purpose Manages the day-to-day operations of a geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans.  Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Implements and supports Company programs and policies.  Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget. Develop innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.   Responsibilities for this position include the following:   Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the distribution and transmission systems.  Analyze market and competition and understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities. Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change. Implement strategic business objectives, strategies and plans in support of the Companies strategic goals. Manage and allocates financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget. Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to Distribution & Transmission activities/workload. Manage schedules and complete the annual substation maintenance plan and/or capital work. Perform inspections and field audits of the substation maintenance and/or capital work performed. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis. Interview hire, train, coach, and develop employees. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to perform the job.Requirements for this position include the following: Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of the Assistant Manager training program, or equivalent amount of directly related experience. Previous supervisory experience or completion of the Assistant Manager training program. Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills. Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time.  This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift. Ability to lead, motivate and influence employees. Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues. Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.   Preferences: A minimum of five years experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction. Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures. Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.