Mgr Elec Operations

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. _ _

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This position is onsite at the Grand Rapids Service Center located in Grand Rapids, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Manager of Electric Operations provides planning, direction, regulatory compliance and oversight to assure completion of field construction, maintenance, service and emergency work to Company Electric Transmission and Distribution facilities in a safe and cost-effective manner. Provide input into strategic decisions for multi-regional areas and/or statewide. Own metrics results or assigned as accountable for metrics that impact co-worker compensation program (EICP), while leading the teams that execute on the tactics to deliver functional metrics. This leadership role has deep technical and operational knowledge of electric grid and provides input to company-wide undergrounding strategy, statewide job plans, and budget. Foster relationships inside and outside the company across a broad spectrum including local government officials, communication companies, peers in other utility companies, etc. This role also provides oversight / direction to salaried and union employees, and will interface with multiple workgroups and customers internal and external to the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts regular safety meetings, participates as a member of safety committee; investigates and completes necessary incident reports and accident reports; maintains records, prepares and submits required reports for appropriate agencies.

• Lead the design or implementation of key operational projects impacting multiple locations.

• Direct supervision of Electric Field Supervisors who oversee a technical workforce that includes a technical / professional unionized workforce performing technical work such as electrical service restoration and electric systems troubleshooting.

• Provides leadership of team and ensures adherence of Corporate Safety Manual, Electric Methods and Procedures Manual, Electric Distribution Manual, MIOSHA standards, OSHA standards, DOT standards, Business Continuity Plans, Code of Conduct and all Employee Policy and Process manuals.

• Responsible for grievance procedures, on investigations (safety and disciplinary) and associated disciplinary recourse.

• Lead and collaborate with peers, employees, outside group or industry leaders to create and maintain an inclusive work environment that resolves issue escalation by achieving a common goal for safety, compliance, quality, productivity, engagement.

• Lead regional restoration efforts while managing and monitoring work performed by company and non-company overhead crews performing maintenance and replacement work for the purposed of storm response.

• Ensure maintenance and construction procedures and safe work practices are followed while reporting results in the Incident Command Structure.

• Performing the role of Incident Commander or LVD Supervisor during storms.

• Conducts regular safety meetings, performs incident investigation and completes necessary incident reports and accident reports; maintains records, prepares and submits required reports for appropriate agencies related to performed ICS roles.

• As a manager leader, participate in On Call rotation, on call or activated for storm restoration (to lead both Consumers Energy

• Lead the hiring, developing and mentoring of supervisors.

• Manage a staff of Managers who perform the following: Time sheet approval, estimated straight time accounting, CDL program compliance, administering a state recognized apprenticeship program, annual required Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) training.

• Administering policy and procedure updates and influencing other outside of your department to achieve workplan.

• Driver Vehicle Inspection Records adherence, ARCOS administration (automated employee roster callout system database), request and reserve on-call resources, request and reserve storm restoration resources.

• Personal Protective Equipment acquisition and distribution including inspection, testing and replacement. Tool acquisition, distribution, replacement and adherence.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of electric distribution operations and construction.

• Leadership ability including the capacity to lead change efforts in a competitive business environment. Inspire Leaders in the organization to own decisions and drive results company wide both in my function and in other organizations.

• Problem solving skills at a function widely level identifying, leading and owning solutions to deliver on rate competitiveness.

• Presentation Skills

• Ability to transfer experience and knowledge. Recommend solutions to Executive level co-workers.

• Communicate as an owner of the business at different levels depending on the audience.

• Negotiate with local Union Leadership in multiple locations to resolve barriers and find solutions to meet the company's needs while serving our employees and customers.

• Ability to manage multiple objects outside direct span of control to impact statewide or companywide metrics.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.

• Knowledge and application of work methods, work processes, and related technology in the field of Electric Transmission, Distribution, and Meter or Generation Operations.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technical or related field with (4) years of related electrical or leadership experience.

• [OR] Associate Degree in Business, Technical or related field with (6) years of related electrical or leadership experience.

• [OR] Highschool Diploma or GED with (8) years of related electrical or leadership experience.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Up to 13 paid Holidays

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.