President, Electric Operations
LU Service Corp.
Joplin, MO, US, 64801
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
The President, Electric Operations serves as the senior executive leader for Liberty Utilities' regulated Electric business in Missouri with end-to-end accountability for safety, reliability, financial performance, and regulatory outcomes. The role of President, Electric Operations has primary decision-making authority for Electric operations and business performance, while partnering with enterprise functions and leadership.
President, Electric Operations reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and partners closely with Liberty Utilities' Enterprise Leadership Team. This role maintains oversight of all aspects concerning profit and loss, such as earnings, expenses, capital investment, and returns. The President will lead with strong commercial discipline, demonstrate significant operational and labor experience, and embrace a collaborative leadership approach.
President, Electric Operations shall support and advance Liberty Utilities' long-term growth strategy, while delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy, and prioritizing its commitment to our customers, communities, employees, and investors.
Accountabilities
Enterprise Leadership, Governance & Shareholder Value
Lead Liberty Utilities' Electric operations in alignment with Board-approved strategy, enterprise risk management principles, and long-term shareholder value creation.
Serve as a primary management liaison to the COO, providing clear, transparent reporting on safety, reliability, financial performance, capital programs, and regulatory matters.
Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and compliance consistent with Liberty Utilities' standards as a publicly traded utility.
Establish clear risk governance, including escalation protocols concerning material risks and/or issues concerning the utility, audit readiness, and accountability for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.
Partner with executive leadership to support earnings performance, investor confidence, and disciplined growth.
Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership
Maintain full P&L accountability, including operating and capital expenditures, revenue recovery, and earnings results.
Drive sustainable returns through cost discipline, capital efficiency, and thoughtful prioritization of investments.
Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, including capital forecasts and productivity initiatives.
Collaborate with Finance and Corporate leadership to support earnings guidance, disclosures, and investor communications.
Regulatory Strategy & External Relationships
Provide executive leadership for regulatory strategies that support predictable outcomes, timely cost recovery, and customer affordability. This includes readiness for regulatory audits, examinations, and investigations, including transparent documentation and timely remediation of findings.
Oversee the development and execution of rate cases and regulatory filings.
Build and maintain constructive, credible relationships with public utility commissions, policymakers, and other external stakeholders.
Balance regulatory compliance with Liberty Utilities' commitment to customers, communities, employees, and investors.
Operations, Safety & Asset Stewardship
Ensure that the effective operation of Liberty Utilities' Electric transmission, distribution, and storage systems are subject to robust safety and compliance measures. Champion a strong safety culture with visible leadership and clear executive accountability.
Oversee system integrity programs, emergency preparedness, and asset lifecycle management.
Drive operational excellence through performance metrics, continuous improvement, and modernization initiatives.
Capital Investment & Infrastructure Strategy
Lead large-scale capital programs focused on safety, reliability, resiliency, and long-term system sustainability.
Ensure capital deployment aligns with regulatory frameworks, customer needs, and return expectations.
Support Liberty Utilities' infrastructure modernization efforts and evolving energy strategies, including responsible participation in the energy transition where appropriate.
Labor Relations & Workforce Leadership
Serve as the senior executive accountable for labor relations, including union partnerships, collective bargaining, and workforce strategy.
Foster constructive labor relationships while maintaining financial discipline and operational flexibility.
Lead, develop, and retain a diverse workforce with strong succession planning and leadership development.
Promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and performance excellence across the organization.
Measures of Success
Success in this role is measured by the President's ability to deliver sustained performance in the following categories:
Safety, Reliability & Risk Management: Industry-leading safety performance, system reliability, and effective oversight of operational, regulatory, and enterprise risks
Regulatory Outcomes & Stakeholder Credibility: Predictable, constructive regulatory outcomes and cost recovery
Financial Performance & Capital Discipline: Sustainable earnings performance and capital discipline
Labor Relations & Workforce Stability: Stable, productive labor relationships by effective collective bargaining outcomes, workforce engagement, and operational continuity
Effective Leadership: A strong and engaged leadership bench that fosters a culture of accountability and high performance across the organization.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, business, finance, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of senior leadership experience within an investor-owned utility or regulated infrastructure environment.
Demonstrated P&L ownership with accountability for earnings, capital deployment, and returns.
Significant experience leading unionized operations and collective bargaining.
Extensive engagement with public utility commissions and regulatory bodies.
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
Customer Centric
Integrity
Entrepreneurial
Teamwork
Owner mindset
Outcome focused
Continuous learning
What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.
