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Posted: 21-Jan-25
Location: Telluride, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $134,000 - $142,000
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Do you want to work with a team that’s focused on cooperation and service? San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is seeking to fill the position of Manager of Operations. The successful applicant may report out of any of our Nucla, Ridgway, or Telluride office locations within our picturesque service territory. SMPA is a non-profit electric cooperative with an 80-year record of service to our membership. SMPA includes a positive atmosphere, a culture rooted in teamwork, a 4-10 work schedule, and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
COMPANY (www.smpa.com)
San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is a non-profit, locally-controlled rural electric cooperative with business offices in Nucla and Ridgway, Colorado. SMPA serves approximately 9,600 members and 15,000 meters and supports local communities.
Founded in 1938, SMPA takes a progressive approach to service and technology and has a forward-thinking philosophy on power supply and other trends of the industry. It is the Mission of SMPA to demonstrate corporate responsibility and community service while providing our members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible electrical service.
SMPA has a corporate culture of safety. We achieve this through:
- Strong communications
- Team work, and a willingness to speak up when necessary
- Participation, and direct involvement in our safety programs
LOCATION
Our beautiful service territory located on the Western Slope of Colorado, includes all or parts of seven counties. See Map. San Miguel Power’s corporate office is located in Nucla, Colorado with office locations in Ridgway, Telluride, and Silverton.
The Western Slope of Colorado offers welcoming, community-minded towns situated in some of the most majestic mountain views in the state. We support learning, creativity and culture. We share a deep connection to the outdoors. We are committed to being economically sustainable and ecologically responsible. For more information, please visit the links below.
Nucla-Naturita ~ Pioneers Redefined
Meet Montrose – Simply Colorado
JOB SUMMARY
As Manager of Operations, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of electricity to members. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating operational activities, including maintenance, construction, and system reliability initiatives. This role requires adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, cooperative policies, and fostering a positive work culture.
We're looking for a leader with:
- Expertise in line construction, maintenance, and safety standards.
- Familiarity with utility codes and standards.
- Proficiency in system layouts, staking sheets, and GIS mapping.
- Experience integrating renewable energy and managing DERs.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Understanding of the challenges of serving rural communities.
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS
This job requires
- A High School diploma or equivalent; a college degree preferred.
- Ten years of experience in electric utility construction and maintenance.
- Expertise in electric utility distribution and transmission, substation, underground and overhead installations and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, technical, planning and organizational skills.
- Computer skills adequate to perform necessary tasks.
- A valid Colorado driver’s license.