Vice President of Engineering & Operations (, KY, United States)

Vice President of Engineering & Operations

Responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all electrical system facilities. Manages and directs resources available to the department and ascertains all responsibilities, authorizes and reporting relationships are understood and reflected in the operations. Develops and recommends to the President/CEO, annual and long-range work plans, and budgets. Coordinates the line-workers, operations, and engineering department’s activities with other departments of the cooperative.

Core Competencies:

Work effectively as an employee of Paulding Putnam and maintain good job behavior .

• Must be supportive of Cooperative business concepts and principles.
• Must be of high integrity, dependable and professional.
• Punctual and conscientious about work hours and perform overtime when requested. Communicate with supervisor when unable to work at the appointed time.
• Accept responsibility for the duties of your position. Work diligently toward complete accurate work assignments.
• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the duties of the position. Attend meetings and seminars as directed.
• Continually develop and recommend more efficient and effective ways of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Review and abide by established policies and procedures of the Cooperative.
• Must have a high regard for the safety of themselves and others. Promote safety in every activity and attend scheduled safety meetings as directed. Become familiar with and abide by the PPEC safety rules and procedures.
• Must have the desire to work as part of a team and contribute to the high morale in the organization. Promote teamwork through communication and cooperation. Treat co-workers in a professional manner and consider the opinions and personal needs of others.
• Accept and adapt positively to changes in your position and within the Cooperative. Develop a commitment to accept ongoing change.
• Be a positive influence within and outside the Cooperative.
• Support the Cooperative’s mission by staying current with information to cultivate and positively project the Cooperative’s philosophy.

Supervise and coordinate the work of the employee(s) supervised.

Lead by example maintaining a positive attitude, professionalism, and a supportive environment. Practice consistency, fairness, and honesty in supervising employees.

• Orient employees to their position and the Cooperative.
• Communicate the duties and responsibilities, delegate tasks, and inform subordinates of the expectations of performance.
• Develop an understanding of each job in order to direct the employees supervised. Motivate them to perform their duties to meet the Cooperative’s expectations of performance.
• Continually assess performance by giving and receiving feedback in a timely manner. Conduct an annual performance evaluation.
• Evaluate training needs of employees and provide opportunities for continuing education.
• Assist in hiring employees with guidance from the human resources department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Within the limits of established policies, procedures and budgets, assumes responsibility and has equal authority as delegated by the President/CEO for the following functions:
• Responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all electrical system facilities.
• Effectively manages and directs the resources available to the department and ascertains all responsibilities, authorizes and reporting relationships are understood and reflected in the operations; and when making assignments, delegates appropriate authority with the full recognition that he/she may not be relieved of his/her overall accountability.
• Develops and recommends to the President/CEO, annual and long-range work plans and budgets of construction and maintenance programs, personnel, and equipment.
• Develops recommendations on departmental organizational structure and staffing to carry out approved program goals through the most effective and efficient utilization of available resources.
• Administers employee development and compensation programs consistent with applicable policies, procedures, and practices to assure the maintenance of a highly competent, motivated, and effective workforce.
• Coordinates the Operations and Engineering Department’s activities with other departments of the cooperative with continuing emphasis on the nature of and importance of supportive relationships needed for achieving efficient and effective operations.
• Develops and establishes procedures for an effective and accurate system of records, including maps, which encompass the total operations of the department.
• Develops procedures, service specifications and written manuals that provide information and guidance to cooperative personnel for a more efficient operation.
• Purchase material, supplies and equipment necessary to construct and support the cooperative’s distribution and transmission facilities and equipment.
• Develops and supports detailed material and supply documentation and a system of inventory control that accurately reconciles purchasing and sales with packing slips, invoices, and statements.
• Coordinates and ensures all permits, easements, licenses, and other correspondence are secured in a prompt fashion where needed.
• Establishes programs and procedures that meet standards for safety accreditation.
• Periodically performs appraisals of those directed and makes recommendations to the President/CEO.
• Provides reports to the President/CEO that monitors the effectiveness and goals of the department.
• Provides technical support and back-up functions for those directed.
• Must have effective knowledge of RUS electric distribution and transmission system design, operation and maintenance, safety practices, and techniques for training electrical operations personnel in work methods and procedures.
• Must have an effective knowledge and keep abreast of Occupational Health & Safety, E.P.A. Regulations, National Electrical Safety Code, RUS bulletins, cooperative policies, procedures, and other regulations affecting the operations of the cooperative.
• Must participate and become certified in cooperative-sponsored Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Must acquire and maintain membership in local, state, or national organizations, which provide support to various cooperative programs.
• Attend Board of Director meetings, Board Committee meetings and other meetings as requested or assigned by the President/CEO.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing consistent with DOT regulation and Paulding-Putnam policies.
• Performs such other duties as directed by the CEO/General Manager.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to:

President/CEO

Supervises and Directs work of:

Line Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Operations Supervisor

External relationships:

System Engineer, Operations Assistant, Employees, Members and General Public

Specifications:

Education and Experience:

• College degree required with a major in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Additional courses in data processing and Human Resource Management desirable.
• Distribution engineering experience that demonstrates a strong technical ability with an electric utility desirable.
• 5-10 years of comparable experience with management skills and responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate computers and various software programs proficiently, including C.A.D.
• Must be able to provide effective leadership, motivate and develop the skills of those persons supervised.
• Must be able to type and operate a calculator proficiently.
• Must be able to communicate fluently and effectively, both written and verbally.
• Must be able to determine priorities, organize work schedules and direct people effectively.
• Must be able to write neatly, read and interpret written instructions, engineering drawings, plans and specifications.
• Must be able and have initiative to work without close supervision.
• Must be able to handle pressure of meeting multiple deadlines.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.

Additional Expectations:

• A thorough working knowledge of distribution system design, construction, operations and maintenance specifications and standards is required. A working knowledge of applicable codes, regulations and standards, both national and local, is also essential. Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and engineering-related information systems is desirable. Other preferred areas of knowledge include cost of service, retail rate design studies, job training, and safety related areas.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding PPEC proprietary information and other department information. Overtime may be required to complete the duties as directed. Assistance will be expected during major outages.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be physically able to function in the position.
• Most of the time spent in a clean, climate-controlled office with balance of time spent outside under various weather conditions.
• Must have good hearing and visual abilities.
• Must be able to ascend and descend steps, vehicles, and other equipment common to electric utilities.
• Must have the ability and dexterity to do complex functions involving the use of tools and]]>