Manager of Electric Operations

The City of Batavia is seeking applicants for immediate hire for the position of Manager of Electric Operations (Manager).  The Manager of Electric Operations manages the daily operations of Batavia’s municipal electric substations, transmission and distributions systems. Responsibilities include directing, supervising, and monitoring staff in constructing, and maintaining overhead and underground lines and related components, meter installation and maintenance, utility location, and warehouse activities. 

The Manager of Electric Operations establishes long-range plans, methods, and procedures governing operation and maintenance activities of Batavia’s T&D systems and assets. He/she plans and lays out daily, weekly, and monthly work to be completed by line crews, metering, and warehouse personnel. The Manager coordinates electric utility work and plans with other City departments and public/private utilities; attends meetings to represent the electric utility. He/she provides effective and efficient customer services, promotes and maintains responsive community relations. 

Other responsibilities include; participation in, and oversight of, the design and inspection of new expansions and upgrades for residential, commercial and industrial customers; oversees line crews and responds to customer complaints. 

The Manager of Electric Operations’ duties include exercising initiative and judgement in performing delegated projects and addressing emergency situations. His/her responsibilities include the development of short and long-term capital and maintenance plans and assisting with the preparation of the annual budget. 

The Manager of Electric Operations is under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, and manages a staff of sixteen including; an Administrative Assistant, Crew Leaders, and Linemen, essentially the electrical engineering and administrative support staff.