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Job description
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is seeking a visionary and experienced Managing Director for Electric to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager & CEO, this executive will provide strategic leadership for BPUB’s electric utility operations, overseeing the reliable delivery of power to one of Texas’ largest municipally owned utilities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead system planning, infrastructure investment, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance while helping shape the future of a growing border community.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following)
Directs assigned utility operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, and timely service delivery.
Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives for assigned functions.
Develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans based on operational needs, risk, and service expectations.
Identifies, evaluates, and advances business initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities aligned with BPUB’s mission and changing priorities.
Plans and directs programs and activities across assigned divisions, departments, and senior staff.
Oversees development and management of O&M and CIP budgets for assigned functions; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments.
Establishes performance monitoring and reporting for assigned functions; provides timely updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board as required.
Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls for assigned functions.
Ensures compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifies and mitigates operational and enterprise risks.
Represents BPUB with local, state, and national partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports intergovernmental and community relations.
Promotes a consistent, positive organizational image and communications with customers, stakeholders, and employees.
Leads, coaches, and develops senior management and professional staff; supports talent planning and accountability for results.
Carries out other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of executive authority, as appropriate to the operation and administration of a municipally owned utility.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all designated staff.
May assume the duties and responsibilities of an executive team member in their absence.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university is required, a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field may be considered. Twelve (12) years of municipal or utility operations experience, at least five (5) of which in a senior management capacity are required.
A Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
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Worksite address
brownsville, TX, 78520, US
Who can apply
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