971 Electrical Division Manager T&D

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This is your opportunity to thrive on the executive leadership team of an amazing, people-first utility!

Highlights

• Be an influential part of an incredible publicly owned utility where compassion & accountability sum up this unique
• This utility respects its customers and respects the environment by actively moving toward a carbon-free future
• Seize the opportunity to develop your career and have fun with strategic endeavors such as meeting climate goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 40% by 2030, while also ensuring that 50% of retail sales are from eligible renewables by 2030.
• Join an amazing leadership team who invites new leaders in and values their
• Enjoy the prestige of an extremely successful not-for-profit utility that holds itself to the highest financial

Company Information

• Silicon Valley Power (SVP) siliconvalleypower.com is a 125-year-old California-based not-for-profit municipal electric utility that is owned and operated by the City of Santa Clara
• SVP provides electricity service to over 57,000 residential and business customers, at rates 25 to 53 percent below neighboring High-profile customers include large corporations such as Intel, Applied Materials, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA.
• SVP is the only full-service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning generation, transmission, and distribution assets.
• Beginning in 2018 SVP began providing 100% carbon-free power to all residential customers. Carbon-free electricity from Silicon Valley Power consists of 50% large hydroelectric power and 50% eligible renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, landfill gas, and small hydroelectric power plants.
• In 2022 SVP was recognized as a Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3 from American Public Power Association (APPA)) for providing reliable and safe electric service. This shows a demonstrated proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. The Diamond Level is the highest designation that a utility can earn.

They Value and Appreciate their Employees

• The executive team is strong with great communication skills, where transparency and spearheading innovation is key to their ongoing success.
• Benefits:
• 2022 Benefits Summary (Refer to column for Unit 9, Management Employees)
• Unclassified Management MOU
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Electric Division Manager – Transmission & Distribution: - Role within the Utility

The Electric Division Manager – T&D has primary accountability for providing leadership in the Transmission & Distribution division which oversees repair and maintenance of existing facilities, as well as construction for new business. This role will find a balance between repairs and new business. Day-to-day, will coordinate with crews with the help of the supervising Senior Line Foreman and Line Foremen while managing the budget for repairs and construction. This will be a warm transfer: the current Manager has 20 years of experience and will be on hand to share their experience with the new Manager.

Specific accountabilities and qualifications in this role include:

• Manage the Transmission and Distribution Division comprised of 35+ employees in the disciplines of T&D in both Above and Underground facilities, and associated activities.
• Experience managing highly functional employees belonging to IBEW Collective Bargaining Unit
• In-depth knowledge of California General Order 95 (Overhead Electric Line Construction), California General Order 128 (Underground Electric Supply and Communication System Construction), and engineering involved in the development, construction, production, and operational methods in interconnected utility areas; transmission, distribution, fiscal forecasting and planning, customer service; telecommunications; information technology;
• Knowledge of Compliance requirements in the T&D environment.
• Knowledge of Work Management and Prioritization principles.
• Knowledge and experience using an Enterprise Asset Management Program, Computerized Maintenance Management System, and/or Computerized Work Management System.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Principles/Philosophies directed at T&D equipment and machinery, engineering economics; and the principles of management and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety rules and regulations applicable to T&D work.
• First-hand knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment used in T&D work.
• Ability to analyze complex data; resolve applicable problems; prepare technical
• Effectively negotiate contracts; manage long-term supplier and customer business
• Manage contractor
• Manage project development and operations
• Work successfully in a team
• Communicate effectively in writing and
• Work effectively and harmoniously with others in a team

Community Information

Located at the heart of Silicon Valley, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Santa Clara truly is “The Center of What’s Possible.” Incorporated in 1852, Santa Clara covers an area of 19.3 square miles with a population of 129,000. Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, Related Santa Clara project, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50. For more information, go to .

Background Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree: in Engineering, Business, or a closely related
• Substitutions: 8 years of applicable electric utility experience may be substituted for the education requirement
• Experience: Working knowledge of Transmission & Distribution and four (4) years of experience at a responsible level in engineering, administration, marketing, rate setting, resource planning, power contracts, power trading, risk management, communications, information technology, power operations, or maintenance in the electric utility industry or related field.
• Substitutions: An advanced degree in Engineering or a Business degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of the experience requirement
• Management Experience: Experience managing a union shop and strong work management
• Relocation/ability to report to the office in Santa Clara

For questions and more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Jenna Flanagan
Phone or text: (916) 304-6663
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