Network Planning Manager manages a team that plans, designs, evaluates, and optimizes network systems. Oversees network analysis initiatives to gather metrics like effectiveness, efficiency, and security and identify areas for improvement. Being a Network Planning Manager designs solutions to improve this performance. Communicates and collaborates with other organizational teams to design network solutions that align with organizational systems and objectives. Additionally, Network Planning Manager ensures networks are capable of adapting to new organizational initiatives and potential use cases. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Network Planning Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Network Planning Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
Directs Association’s natural gas planning and supply strategy to meet the Association’s electric load. Directs the Beluga River Unit (BRU) gas field management. Directs and manages the power pooling settlement process for the power pool.
Essential Functions
Relationships
Internal
External
Competencies
Supervisory Responsibility
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment in a secure area. Normal work schedule will include weekends and holidays. Response to emergency situations outside of normal working hours (including evenings, weekends and holidays) is required.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, business, engineering or similar degree is required. Additional college-level courses in contract administration or accounting are beneficial.
Experience
Seven (7) years of related gas industry or gas/electrical utility experience, to include gas supply or energy resource management for an interconnected system is required.
Substitution
Additional experience in a similarly complex position my serve as a substitute for education requirement on a year for year basis
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
Chugach's corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach's corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach's corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.
Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.
Health Benefits
Financial Security
Work, Life, Health