Field Operations Manager

Fluid Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with Electra in searching for its newly created Field Operations Manager, reporting to the GM Service Delivery.

The Opportunity

As Electra continues to grow and evolve, this newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational excellence and develop future capability that will benefit the Horowhenua and Kāpiti regions.

Leading a substantially sized team including Field Supervisors and their crews, responsible for construction projects, maintenance, and fault response you'll get to make the most of:

• A large uplift in capital expenditure and large customer developments
• Supporting a stable, diverse, and capable Field Operations Team that is embedded within the local community
• Electra being one team. As an internal function, you and your team will collaborate closely with the Network Team and others
• A desire to keep evolving, ensuring infrastructure is delivered effectively for the community
• The backing of an experienced manager and aspirational Executive Leadership Team

The Role

You'll develop your team, manage workflows and resources, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.

In ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across Electra's network your focus will include:

• Leading planned and unplanned work in coordination with Technical Services and Network Control
• Supporting the planning, scoping, and costing of capital and customer projects
• Providing visible leadership, with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring
• Initiating and supporting change opportunities while fostering adaptability
• Managing fleet and equipment
• Overseeing approved subcontractors, maintaining strong working relationships
• Actively promoting a positive Health, Safety, Wellbeing culture

Further, you'll ensure high levels of operational performance through tracking response times, monitoring resource allocation and budgets, and analysing other key metrics.

About You

Bringing strong communication skills and proven leadership experience in electricity (distribution or transmission), you will thrive in leading diverse teams and championing continuous improvement.

Holding a relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification in electricity, you'll have a solid practical understanding of managing planned and unplanned work.

With Paraparaumu and Levin depots, there is flexibility in your location. You may be seeking a lifestyle change, an employer that is willing to invest in you and your team, or ready for a new challenge where you can utilise your skillset and contribute to a united business.

The Company

Rapidly growing, Electra serves the vibrant communities of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti regions. Trust and locally owned, it is focused on providing innovative electricity distribution services in the forms of its network and contracting business units.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer including:

• Full use personal vehicle
• Relocation support (if required)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Additional KiwiSaver
• Extra leave days
• Free parking

Led by a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, Electra has a clear vision of operating the electricity network safely and effectively to support the growth and electrification of Kāpiti and Horowhenua through investing heavily in its network and systems. All guided by its values:

• We care about our people
• We do the right thing
• We are one team
• We think about our future

Apply

For a confidential discussion around this position please call Tom Stevens. Alternatively, submit your resume and details via the 'apply' button.

Tom Stevens

Manager – Engineering / Energy

Fluid Recruitment