Director of Protection & Controls Operations

$215000 - $235000 per year | Houston, TX | Remote | Permanent

We are a leading provider of electrical testing, commissioning, and technical field services, supporting utility and industrial customers across North America. Our teams deliver critical services that help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of electrical infrastructure.

Our business is growing, creating an opportunity for an experienced operations leader to oversee a geographically distributed workforce, strengthen customer relationships, and support the successful integration and expansion of our services. We value a collaborative, people-first culture that empowers experienced professionals, prioritizes safety, and encourages continuous improvement.

Opportunity to make an impact:
Take ownership of day-to-day operations across a growing, multi-location business.

Strong leadership support:
Work closely with senior leadership while having the autonomy to make decisions and drive results.

Established teams:
Build on the experience of existing managers and highly skilled field technicians.

Growth and expansion:
Help integrate an additional business and develop the operational capabilities needed to support continued growth.

Customer-facing leadership:
Build lasting relationships with major utility customers and help strengthen service delivery.

People-first culture:
Support technician development, recruitment, retention, and career progression in a safety-focused environment.

Position:
Director of Protection & Controls Operations

Location:

United States (flexible; major metro with airport access preferred)

Travel:
Approximately 50%

Compensation: $235,000 base salary + $10,000 annual vehicle allowance; sign-on bonus may be available

We are seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee a geographically distributed electrical services business supporting major utility customers. Reporting to the Vice President of Protection & Controls, you will lead day-to-day operations, develop managers, strengthen customer relationships, and support business growth and integration.

• Lead and develop General Managers and field teams across multiple locations, driving accountability, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee P&L performance, including revenue, gross margin, utilization, forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Build strong utility customer relationships and ensure reliable service delivery across geographically dispersed teams.
• Bring 15+ years of relevant electrical services or technical field operations experience, including 5+ years leading multi-location operations and managers.
• Demonstrate strong financial and people leadership; P&C, relay testing, substation, and commissioning experience preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Success in this role includes profitable growth, effective business integration, technician recruitment of at least three per month, 90%+ annual retention, and 85% average field utilization.

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