President - RG&E

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:$309,000 - $386,000

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Generous performance‑based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways.

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Job Summary:

Oversees the safety, operational, financial, and environmental performance of RG&E. The role involves steering the strategic direction of the utility, remaining customer focused while contributing to RG&E’s financial wellbeing. Leads an RG&E team responsible for maintenance and construction activities of the Electric Transmission and Distribution systems, Planning and Projects, as well as Hydroelectricity Engineering and Operations within the RG&E and NYSEG jurisdiction.

Works in conjunction, and acts as liaison, with Avangrid leadership to ensure best practice utilization and coordination among operating companies while ensuring that RG&E objectives are met. Guarantees that RG&E has a robust long-term operational plan (investments, technology, budgets) and a clear roadmap to deliver operational goals.

Actively participates, takes ownership, and signs-off in all rate case proposals related to operations, planning, and project construction at RG&E, including implementation of objectives related to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Provides leadership and direction to achieve goals (operational and financial), implement change, and foster efficiencies. Maintains awareness of state and federal legislation and policies and determines glide path for integration into the business as appropriate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, cost-effective resource allocation, staff selection and development, process improvement and oversight, major project management, field operations activities, and effective management of operational costs. Directs the activities related to problem resolution and emergency response with other functions. Represents RG&E from an operational standpoint in all necessary instances (regulators, government, media, society, stakeholders, shareholder/owners, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the development and implementation of the annual business plan and 5-year CAPEX plan for Electric Distribution, including O&M and Capital budgets. Directs the progress and reallocates resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, and Customer Service).
• Oversee operations and financial performance, including, but not limited to, budgeting, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Leverage internal and external resources, ensuring efficient, quality, and cost-effective management of resources across RG&E.
• Provide leadership with a focus on safety and reliability, while Influencing team members to deliver business outcomes.
• Develop and mentor a skilled workforce, supporting talent management and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards.
• Manage the utility with a customer-centric approach, balancing reliability, service, and cost.
• Promote the RG&E brand and value propositions.
• Create a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvement are continually encouraged from within the organization.
• Be a strategic partner with other leaders to develop and implement plans to meet organizational safety, operational, and financial goals.
• Direct electric operation initiatives, including the preparation of budgets and the tracking, cost control, and reporting of actual O&M and capital expenditures.
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