Operations Manager

WEC Energy Group • West Allis, WI • 1d ago

Operations Manager

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Operations Manager in our West Allis, Wisconsin location. This position will have a focus in Gas Operations and have responsibilites for the Gas Major Projects team that designs, builds and manages large gas projects.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for various field operational activities in Customer Operations. These activities vary depending on their assignment but could include: managing gas construction and maintenance activities and providing direct supervision of gas supervisory staff in an Area; identifying and implementing strategic direction and best practices in Customer Operations relating to field operations and resource management including the scheduling of work (internal/external) and the strategic management of the contracted workforce. In all cases the main focus of the Operations Manager is operational safety, customer satisfaction, financial accountability and resource management.

In addition, the Operations Manager may be called on to perform other roles including: Incident Commander; Company Resource Manager; Area Restoration Director and Utility Mutual Assistance Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure that all work is performed according to safety rules, work procedures and construction standards and according to the engineered design

Ensure the safe operation of our distribution facilities and maintain prompt response to emergencies

Ensure Customer Satisfaction goals are met and customer concerns are addressed promptly related to construction activities

Ensure work force is effectively trained so as to develop employee skills as well as meet all legal requirements for training

Provide direct reports with training and work experience opportunities necessary to ensure personal success.

Monitor and manage workload and schedule to meet required by dates. Work with all areas to share resources as necessary.

Develop and implement innovative construction and maintenance practices to reduce costs and improve efficiency

Ensure effective management of construction contracts and contractors

Provide strategic direction for contracted labor resources

Provide direction and support to engineering, expediting and construction to achieve departmental and Area goals for on-time service installations, reliability and budgets

Provide oversight of work scheduling and resource allocation either globally or within an Area depending on assignment

Establish, monitor and manage key business process, metrics and cost controls to achieve construction and operational goals

Monitor, manage and control operational budgets to meet budgetary goals of Customer Operations and the Area

Develop and implement staffing plan

Provide leadership during escalated events (storms, outages, other emergency situations)

Fill leadership roles as necessary (Area Manager, Manager of Customer Service, Operations Supervisor, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is desired. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five years of electric/gas distribution construction and maintenance experience in a leadership role is required

5 years of supervisory experience and knowledge of field operations are required

Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Strong technical knowledge of gas distribution

Project management experience

End Date: 09/08/2025

Pay Range Minimum: $117,004.94

Pay Range Maximum: $175,507.54

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/benefits.htm)

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

EEO/AA policies and statements (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/equal-employment-opportunity.htm)

Location:

West Allis, WI, US, 53214

Company: We Energies (WE)

Req ID: 5683

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