Manager, Transmission Line

About the Role

Provide overall leadership and direction for Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective execution of work. This role is responsible for leading staff, managing resources and budgets, strengthening work and asset management practices, supporting system reliability, and aligning departmental performance with Dairyland’s strategic goals and operational priorities. Hiring Salary Range: $135,400 - $203,100. Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to departments and staff by directing, managing, and ensuring overall coordination of work.
• Ensure adherence to and participation in the Dairyland safety program by all employees supervised directly and indirectly.
• Maintain, enhance, and communicate all aspects of Dairyland and department safety programs, including performing employee site safety observations.
• Responsible for budget preparation and continuous monitoring of budget performance for each cost center.
• Work with department heads and other Operations work groups to plan and execute projects, maximize organizational efficiencies, and establish priorities.
• Coordinate and manage resources during outage restoration events and other system emergencies as required.
• Determine appropriate equipment and vehicle needs for assigned work groups and achieve such equipment through appropriately executed business plans.
• Represent cost centers with capital requirements and recommend new equipment and/or procedures that will increase productivity and/or improve safety.
• Oversee recruitment, development, management, and evaluation of staff and participate as needed in bargaining group matters and negotiations.
• Ensure team commitment to and participation in Dairyland’s work management program.
• Ensure team commitment to and participation in Dairyland’s asset management program.
• Develop and implement relevant policies, procedures, and programs that positively impact operations.
• Responsible for adherence to departmental maintenance, operations, and training programs.
• Develop goals, processes, metrics, and systems for respective areas of responsibility.
• Support and ensure departmental participation in performance assessments, employee recognition, and performance improvement.
• Responsible for conducting regular staff meetings and submitting verbal and written reports.
• Interact with and support distribution cooperative managers, member systems personnel, and landowners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline, or business management equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in generating plant operations and maintenance, electric systems operations and maintenance, system engineering, system planning, or other electric utility operation related areas.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of engineering economics, project management, process improvement, and technical writing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Labor relations experience and working knowledge of labor agreements preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Highly developed abilities in management and employee relations.
• Ability to work effectively with highly skilled technical staff and other utilities.

Other Job Characteristics

• Primarily works indoors.
• Frequent travel to crew locations and member cooperatives.
• Extended hours and overnight travel sometimes required.
• Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Must represent Dairyland interest in some inter-utility activities.