Director Operations - PA Operations - State College Service Center
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LocationState College, PA, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 17, 2026 · 3w ago
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive electric utility experience
5+ years in management
Experience in utility operations, construction, engineering, transmission/distribution, or related functions
Proven ability to lead large teams, manage labor relations, and drive organizational change
Strong leadership, financial, and technical acumen
MBA or PE preferred
Director, Utility Operations – FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company
Location: State College, PA
Position Summary
The Director oversees 24/7 electric utility operations for a designated service area, leading distribution line operations. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electricity while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting long-term operational sustainability.
Key responsibilities include managing T&D construction and maintenance programs, partnering with engineering and operations teams, overseeing emergency response activities, managing capital and O&M budgets, leading capital project execution, and maintaining relationships with regulators, public officials, customers, and community stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, inclusion, and accountability.
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Manage utility operations, maintenance, construction, and reliability performance.
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Develop and execute operational strategies, budgets, and capital improvement plans.
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Lead, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and staff.
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Ensure regulatory, environmental, and reliability compliance.
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Collaborate with union leadership and stakeholders to support operational excellence.
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Drive continuous improvement, workforce planning, and process standardization.
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Oversee contractor performance and resource allocation.
Leadership Competencies
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Operational Expertise
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Change Leadership
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Strategic Thinking
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Execution & Accountability
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Communication & Collaboration
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or PE preferred.
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10+ years of progressive electric utility experience, including 5+ years in management.
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Experience in utility operations, construction, engineering, transmission/distribution, or related functions.
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Strong leadership, financial, and technical acumen.
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Proven ability to lead large teams, manage labor relations, and drive organizational change.
Preferred Knowledge
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Utility operations, engineering, maintenance, and system planning.
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Regulatory, environmental, and reliability requirements.
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Budgeting, capital planning, and contract management.
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Labor relations and collective bargaining administration.
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Strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Skills
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Strategic and analytical decision-making
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Leadership and change management
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Regulatory and operational compliance
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Relationship building and communication
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Problem solving and independent judgment
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