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Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $128,400 - $192,600

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.

This position will direct, supervise, and provide overall leadership of Fleet Operations, Vegetation Management, and Field Operations.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role

1. Provide leadership to departments and staff by directing, supervising, and ensuring overall coordination of work.

2. Responsible for budget preparation and continuous monitoring of performance for departmental budgets for each cost center.

3. Responsible for overall management of all Dairyland fleet assets, including planning, procurement, maintenance, operation and disposition.

4. Recommend, develop, implement, and drive improvements to enhance fleet systems, processes, methods, and resource utilization. Maintain accurate fleet records, analyze data, and coordinate with Finance on setting appropriate fleet rates.

5. 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.

6. Determine appropriate equipment and vehicle needs for work groups and achieve such equipment through appropriately executed business plans. Represent cost centers in the capital budgeting process. Recommend new equipment that will increase productivity or improve safety.

7. Oversee recruitment, development, management and evaluation of staff and participate as needed in bargaining group matters and negotiations.

8. Responsible for 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.

9. Develop and implement relevant policies, procedures and programs that positively impact operations in the areas of safety, performance efficiency, reliability, preventative maintenance, system security, personnel, training and labor relations. Responsible for adherence to departmental maintenance, operations, and training programs to optimize resource utilization and equipment life.

10. Develop goals, processes, metrics, and systems for respective areas of responsibility to support and align with the strategic goals and objectives of the company. Support and ensure departmental participation in performance assessments, employee recognition and performance improvement as needed.

11. Responsible for conducting regular staff meetings and submitting verbal and written reports documenting department activity, system status and condition. Ensure that Vice President, Transmission remains fully aware of issues of significance in a timely manner.

12. Interact with and support distribution cooperative managers, member systems personnel and landowners as appropriate.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience : Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline, or Business Management with a minimum of 8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: 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. Must have working knowledge of engineering economics, project management, process improvement and technical writing. Experience with labor relations and working knowledge of labor agreements preferred.

Skills: Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels required. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required. Must have advanced level management and employee relations experience. Ability to work effectively with highly skilled technical staff and other utilities required.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.