Vice President - Electric Operations

Iberdrola SA; Rochester; On-site; GBP 178,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberdrola SA is seeking a Vice President for Electric Operations based in Rochester, UK. This pivotal role involves leading the operations of Electric Transmission and Distribution systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with over 15 years of experience in operations, showcasing strong leadership and project management skills. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation and a focus on innovation in energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Electric Transmission and Distribution operations.
• Thorough knowledge of regulations and compliance policies.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of Electric Transmission and Distribution systems.
• Manage budget preparation and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory goals.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Business Acumen

Advanced Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

People Development Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

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Vice President - Electric Operations

Solicitar locations Estados Unidos, Nueva York, Rochester posted on Publicado ayer job requisition id R-21092

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $237,000 - $296,000

Job Summary:

Directs day to day operations, maintenance and construction activities of the Electric Transmission and Distribution systems in each OpCo under this role’s responsibility. Guarantees that the OpCo has a robust long-term operational plan (investments, technology, budgets) and a clear roadmap to deliver operational goals. Actively participates, takes ownership, and signs-off in all rate case proposals related to operations in the OpCo. Provides leadership and direction to achieve goals (operational and financial), implement change, and foster efficiencies.

Responsibilities include safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, cost-effective resource allocation, staff selection and development, process improvement and oversight, major project management, daily field operations activities, and effective management of operational costs. Directs the activities related to problem resolution and emergency response with other functions. Represents the OpCo from an operational standpoint in all necessary instances (regulators, government, media, society, shareholders, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the development and implementation of the annual business plan for Electric Distribution including O&M and Capital budgets. Directs the progress and reallocates resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, and Customer Service).

• Directs and evaluates work processes. Identifies and implements process improvements. Directs and creates a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvement are continually encouraged from within the organization.

• Directs electric operation initiatives, including the preparation of budgets and the tracking, cost control, and reporting of actual O&M and capital expenditures.

• Directs the activities related to the achievement of corporate and/or regulatory goals and requirements.

• Directs the activities related to representation of the companies for state, regional, or national issues. Acts as liaison for the Company with customers and with state and municipal agencies to coordinate efforts.

• Directs corporate capital and operating budgetary process including forecasting, controlling, and reconciling to insure fiscal responsibility and accountability across the enterprise.

• Directs activities related to Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response efforts.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field experience.

• At least 15+ years of technical experience in Electric Transmission and Distribution operations.

• Thorough knowledge of company, federal and state regulation, safety and compliance policies, and procedures.

• Leverage technology to improve business processes.

• Prior management experience.

SKILLS:

• Able to solve complex problems.

• Project management skills.

• Business acumen.

• Strategy design and implementation.

• Advanced communication skills.

• Advanced negotiation skills.

• Mentoring ability.

• People development skills.

• Able to multi-task.

• Performance management.

• Ability to proactive monitor changing industry trends and develop appropriate strategies / plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.

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About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A.For more information, visit www.avangrid.com .