Operations Lead

Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) is the 3rd fastest growing Co-op in the U.S. and Bonneville Power Administration’s 8th largest transmission customer. UEC offers top-tier benefits and coveted 4-day work week.

The Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing and implementing project management that covers system operators as well as right-of-way, line, service, and maintenance crews. This individual will be capable of resolving escalations and will require coordination with other departments. The Operations Lead includes supervisory responsibilities including delegation of work to personnel. They will actively promote a positive culture and assure safety standards and company policies are adhered to.

This position will work closely with other Superintendents to assure clear communications and effective teamwork.

Umatilla Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon (population 18,000+), the largest and fastest-growing city in Eastern Oregon. Located seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam, the Hermiston area has become a hub for logistics and data center activity. The area is 30 minutes south of the Tri-Cities in Washington, two-and-a-half hours south of Spokane, three hours east of Portland, and three-and-a-half hours northwest of Boise.

Cost of living is lower than the national average. Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University have branch facilities in Hermiston;
Columbia Basin College and a branch campus of Washington State University are a 40-mile drive. Area activities are plentiful, and include golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and snow skiing.

• 4-10 Schedule (Friday's Off)
• 401(K) up to 11% Company Match
• Pension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits options
• Competitive Wages
• Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidays
• Gym Membership Subsidy
• Employer Sponsored Training
• Various Opportunities for Fundraising and giving back to the community

The Operations Superintendent position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating department activities and personnel. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the organization. Capable of resolving escalated issues and requiring coordination with other departments. Plans and directs the system maintenance and service activities. Carries out all applicable supervisory responsibilities including delegating functional activities to personnel. Actively promotes a positive culture and assures safety standards and company policies are adhered to.

This position will work closely with other Superintendents to assure clear communications and effective teamwork.

Other duties as assigned.

• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment by adhering to all applicable safety regulations, performing tasks safely, and promptly reporting workplace incidents to the Operations Manager and Safety Coordinator.
• Leads and coordinates the operations team to ensure timely response to outages and to drive continuous improvements in system reliability.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to complete inspections, maintenance, and construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and schedule requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable UEC procedures for meter placement and activation. Collaborates with other departments to perform routine audits of new meter installations, verifying accurate data transmission for billing purposes.
• Sets standards of performance and provides training and assistance to employees in the department to ensure quality of work performed.
• Prepares budgets for the Manager of Operations, covering system maintenance, inspections, and associated tools and equipment to support operational efficiency and cost control.

Other duties as assigned.

• Coordinates manpower and performs weekly field inspections to oversee construction, maintenance, and operations activities, ensuring safe, efficient execution in alignment with project requirements.
• Manages and supervises activities of workers engaged in…