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Manager, Electric Operations

Black Hills Energy • Rapid City, SD • 3d ago

Location: Rapid City, SD, United States

Job ID: 36067

Date Posted: Jan 5, 2026

Position will close at 12:00am CT on Jan 20, 2026

Salary: $ 116500 to $ 192400 Annually

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Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

As Electric Operations Manager, you will provide overall leadership, management, development, and direction for electric utility operations. This leadership position includes the construction and maintenance of electric distribution while monitoring activities to provide safe, reliable, cost effective, and efficient service by partnering and working as a team with a diverse group of local and corporate functional managers. You will also participate and lead community activities to implement an effective labor relations and employee engagement strategy.

Pay Range:$113,650 - $187,700 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship:General Manager, Operations

Location:Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance:Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:

Manage employees, equipment, materials and contractors in the safe, efficient operation, construction, and maintenance of the electric distribution system. Lead efforts on a safe work environment, monitor safety performance, and continually improve the safety culture. Development of labor strategies to include assisting with the creation and deployment of policy changes. Engage with employees to ensure compliance with all operating and construction standards by visiting work sites to ensure safe work practices and manage work orders. Communicate effectively with a diverse team of employees, peers, and management personnel. Coordinate and partner with other work groups to effectively manage and improve processes and systems and resolve local service issues in conjunction with customer service, energy services, community relations, and regulatory and governmental affairs. Prepare and monitor annual budget by managing, operating, and providing accurate and timely forecasts. Monitor technical training requirements of linemen to ensure compliance, safety and operational goals are met or exceeded.

Additional Responsibilities:

Active in community support and involvement. Active participation in analysis and support of rate cases and other regulatory matters and providing testimony as needed. Other duties as assigned.

What Is Required:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 5 or more years Utility industry experience or other relevant experience

What Is Desired:

Demonstrated leadership and accountability experience. Knowledge of electric distribution systems and electric utility rates, rules, regulations, and tariffs. Demonstrated experience with union contracts and employee and labor relations issues. Experience in managing diverse employees and multiple projects using sound judgement in making decisions. Demonstrated technical, financial, and operational expertise. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to use typical work processing, spreadsheet and specialty computer software packages.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company:We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team atjobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

Wage: 116500 to 192400

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