Manager of Engineering and Operations-EnerStar

Manager of Engineering and Operations-Ener Star

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 156,000 - USD 174,500 - yearly

Company Description

Ener Star Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative that is locally owned and controlled by its members. The cooperative powers the lives of more than 5,300 homes and businesses in east-central Illinois. It operates over 1,500 miles of lines in Clark, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, and Vermilion counties. The headquarters are located in Paris, IL.

Electric cooperatives are member-owned, not-for-profit businesses that provide electricity and related services to their members. They are distinguished from investor-owned utilities by their cooperative structure, where profits are returned to members rather than shareholders. Electric co-ops were initially formed to bring power to rural areas where investor-owned utilities were not providing service.

Here’s a more detailed look at electric cooperatives:

• Member-owned:

Unlike traditional utilities, electric cooperatives are owned and controlled by the members they serve.

• Not-for-profit:

Any margins (profits) are returned to the members, often in the form of capital credits, rather than going to shareholders.

• Community focused:

Electric cooperatives are deeply rooted in the communities they serve, with a focus on providing reliable and affordable electricity, as well as supporting local initiatives and economic development.

• Democratic control:

Members have a voice in the cooperative's operations through democratic member control, and elect fellow coop members to serve on the board of directors.

• Rural focus

Electric cooperatives were instrumental in bringing electricity to rural areas where investor-owned utilities were not present. That commitment to rural communities continues today.

The Manager of Engineering and Operations provides the planning and supervision for optimal electric service to members throughout the distribution system owned and operated by Ener Star. The Manager of Engineering and Operations develops and promotes the required adherence to established safety rules, policies, regulations, and practices. The Manager also ensures that the distribution system is engineered to operate with maximum efficiency, taking into consideration the cooperative’s long-range plan, construction work plan, and ongoing member needs.

Plans, organizes, and directs work relating to new construction as well as system improvements.

The essential duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general content for the performance of this position. It is not constructed as an exhaustive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform these essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of the task/job.

• Develops and oversees programs that will assure the cooperative’s members that they are receiving the maximum amount of uninterrupted service with efficient maintenance, construction, inspection and right-of-way maintenance programs
• Obtains, through continuing research and education, knowledge that will assist in maintaining an effective and efficient system in support of the utility and its membership
• Directs operation personnel via daily prioritization and scheduling of jobs
• Research and provide recommendations for the purchase of equipment needed to properly maintain the electric distribution system
• Works with the mechanic to ensure that the mobile fleet remains in good, safe working manner and maintains a relatively clean appearance
• Works closely with CFO and CEO to prepare, maintain, and adhere to a departmental budget, providing detailed explanations should budget variances occur
• Works closely with HR to ensure that Ener Star remains compliant with all safety and regulatory matters applicable to the cooperative
• Supports a culture of safety that will ensure the safe and efficient work of all crew members. This includes suggesting and approving training/education of operations personnel both within the workplace and at off-site facilities
• Oversees vegetation and line crews working on all new service, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Works closely with Warehouseman to ensure sufficient material is available for…