Area Distribution Manager

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

General Purpose

This is a high‑impact leadership role at the heart of powering communities. You'll provide strategic oversight of electric utility operations across a geographic territory or cross‑functional unit with significant influence on enterprise and business outcomes. Shape and execute operational strategies that advance company priorities while stewarding financial and workforce resources responsibly. You'll build, inspire, and develop both represented and management teams, cultivating a culture where safety, accountability, and performance thrive. By championing company programs and policies and introducing progressive leadership practices, you'll drive continuous improvement raising the bar for employee safety, work quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
• Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
• Establish and implement business objectives and plans in support of the company's strategic goals. Develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
• Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities. Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
• Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practice operations and maintenance.
• Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include Distribution and Transmission System Investment and Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Dispatch, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Transport.
• Encourage and implement processes to ensure design and construction as well as maintenance standardization.
• Provide support for compliance audit activities. Perform inspections and field audits on the transmission and distribution maintenance and/or capital work performed.
• Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance.
• Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to complete work.
• Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
• Analyze market and competition and understand organization's strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
• Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
• Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
• Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
• Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
• Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial management or other similar field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
• A minimum of seven years' experience with operations and / or project management including financial oversight and personnel development.
• A minimum of three years of functional or direct people management experience with the proven ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and direct reports on policy and operational issues.
• Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events, and identify required resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
• Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues.
• Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.

Preferences

• A minimum of five years’ experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.
• Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114565
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Bend, OR
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full Time, 100% onsite
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800 - $185,350

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20.00%.

BENEFITS:

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits include: 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute. 
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave 
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

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Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.