Vice President, Electric Operations - Confidential : Job Details

Vice President, Electric Operations

About the Company

Large electricity & gas utility company

IndustryUtilities

TypePublic Company

Founded1990

Employees10,001+

Categories

• Utilities
• Oil & Gas
• Delivery
• Energy

Specialties

• electricity transmission
• gas transmission
• liquefied natural gas
• customer service
• business support
• energy distribution
• and emergency response

Business Classifications

• B2C
• B2B

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP for Electric Operations with a strong background in operational leadership within large utilities, particularly in the areas of emergency response and crisis management. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations team, including maintenance, construction, and emergency response activities, with a core focus on delivering safe, cost-effective operations and continuous improvement. This role involves leading a large, geographically dispersed team, engaging with key state regulators, and aligning the organization with long-term strategy. The VP will also have financial responsibility for a significant operating budget and a large team of employees, and will be expected to drive safety, health, and well-being performance, as well as customer satisfaction targets.Candidates for the VP position should have a Bachelor's degree, with an advanced business degree (MBA) preferred, and more than 10 years of operational leadership experience. Key attributes include a results-driven approach, the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders, and a commitment to high personal standards of integrity. The role requires a leader who can drive performance, lead through change, and is adept at talent development and managing labor and union relations. The VP will be expected to challenge the status quo, identify and implement best practices, and ensure the team is prepared for future opportunities. Strong skills in negotiation, presentation, communication, and critical analysis are essential, as is the ability to lead through ambiguity and change with authenticity and empathy.

Hiring Manager TitleCOO, Electric Operations

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• Engineering
• Information Technology