Manager,Distribution

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of an electric utility distribution organization, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of service to our customers. You will lead and develop teams, manage financial and operational resources, and implement business strategies that support corporate and organizational objectives. This position offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, champion a strong safety culture, and inspire continuous improvement through innovative leadership practices that enhance employee performance, work quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Analyze market and competition and understands organization s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
• Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
• Implement strategic business objectives, strategies and plans in support of the company s strategic goals.
• Manage and allocates financial and employee resources.
• Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
• Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
• Manage schedules and complete the annual substation maintenance plan and/or capital work.
• Perform inspections and field audits of the substation maintenance and/or capital work performed.
• Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
• Interview, hire, train, coach, and develop employees.
• Implement and deliver more efficient ways to perform the job.

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
• Completion of the Assistant Manager training program, or equivalent amount of directly related electrical or utility experience.
• Previous supervisory experience or completion of the Assistant Manager training program.
• Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice