Director of Engineering chez Wabash Valley Power Alliance

About Us
Located in Monticello, Indiana, Carroll White REMC is an innovative, not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative located 30 miles north of Lafayette, Indiana. We provide superior energy and related services to nearly 15,000 families, farms, schools, and businesses. Our culture is driven by the cooperative philosophy and the understanding that we are owned by those who work and live in our communities. Rather than delivering profits to a board room, we are invested in and committed to ensuring our communities thrive.

Our headquarters is located near one of Indiana’s largest tourist attractions, Indiana Beach, and home to two of the state’s largest boating and fishing lakes. We are located in the State of Indiana’s largest county for renewable energy.

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we put our members first and value things like community service, teamwork. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

What You’ll Get
We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company. That’s why we put employees first—your health, your family, and your development. These aren’t just slogans: We offer continuing education, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more. Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• No Sweat
  We offer a wellness program that includes an on-site fitness center for your convenience and well-being challenges.
• Volunteer
  You are endowed up to three volunteer service days a year as we are passionate about enhancing our communities.
• Stay in School 
  We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education.
• Work Hard, Play Hard
  We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Manage all aspects of engineering

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

1. Staffing and managing the workforce in the Engineering department
2. Managing departments to the highest standards and efficiencies
3. Investing in succession planning
4. Facilitating the safest work environment for all employees and the public
5. Monitor and manage training programs for the Engineering department
6. Manage peripheral projects
7. As a part of the Cooperative leadership, set short- and long-term goals
8. Continuously test and evaluate practices and methods to ensure the Cooperative adopts the most effective strategies to remain an industry leader

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Strong electrical distribution knowledge in areas of:
  • Maintenance
  • Operations
  • Reliability
  • Power Quality
  • Other advanced electrical disciplines
• Strong business skills in areas of:
  • Budgeting
  • Data analysis
  • Negotiating skills
    • Bidding
    • Labor groups

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises Distribution System Engineer, Project Engineer, Meter Technician I, Meter Technician II, GIS Coordinator, and Staking Engineer

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an equivalent of the following education and/or experience.

• BA/BS Degree or Advanced Degree with minimum 10 years industry experience preferred
• Technical Degree with minimum 15 years industry experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

General:

• Employee shall be trained in, and be familiar with, the safety related work practices, safety procedures and other safety requirements in the safety manual that pertain to their respective job assignments
• Thorough knowledge of Cooperative policies, practices, and programs
  • Must exhibit a high standard of excellence in following company policies like but not limited to safety and attendance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; frequently required to take action based on own interpretation of policies and practices
• Ability to interact frequently and effectively with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence 
• Must be able to successfully handle emotional stress of working with members and employees who may be irate, angry, crying, boisterous or personally insulting
• Must be proficient in speaking English
• Ability to effectively use computer, office equipment and specific equipment related to this position
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365 products related to this position, as well as other software utilized by the REMC
• Must be able to deal discreetly with confidential information
• Ability to apply craft techniques, processes and principles associated with this position
• Must participate in and be certified in Annual CPR & Periodic First Aid Training
• Must possess a Valid Indiana Driver’s License
• This Position Description is intended to identify the essential skills of a position and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform or assume additional job-related skills other than those stated in this description.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DESIRED COMMITMENTS:

7 Cooperative Principals

1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member’s Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training, and Information
6. Cooperative Among Cooperatives
7. Concern for the Community

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

General:

• Must maintain work equipment and areas in a clean, safe, efficient manner
• Ability to stand for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday within or between departments or facilities
• Strong sensory skills, such as good hearing, dexterity, feeling, and good eyesight, including the use of peripheral vision and the ability to speak clearly
• Occasional work outside of normal work hours will be required
• Ability to function independently or in a team environment
• This position involves some travel both locally and nationally

Office:

• Work is performed in an office, which is a controlled environment
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate computer workstation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Outside:

• Outdoor work required in a variety of weather conditions
• Exposure to varying temperature conditions including cold below 0 degrees and heat above 100 degrees
• Minimal exposure to fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, poor ventilation, dust, and dirt; Hazards include electrical