Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing and managing all utility operations of electric power transmission operations, distribution operations, engineering, and safety.

This role involves ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of electric services to members, optimizing operational processes, and driving strategic initiatives to support the cooperative's mission and long-term goals.

Receives general direction from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but is responsible for setting goals and priorities. Responsible for embedding and reinforcing a performance culture within the Engineering and Operations departments.

The ability to formulate and implement short- and long-term plans is essential. 

Directly supervises the Engineering Director, the Field Operations Director, the Operations Technology Director, and the Safety and Health Director.

Sets standards of performance, checks progress and ensures that staff responsibilities are carried out. 

Outside and inside contacts require a high degree of diplomacy and judgment including the ability to deal with and influence persons in all types of positions.

Must maintain current knowledge of industry developments and trends.

Duties involve the preparation of business reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board of Directors. 

Regularly works with confidential material of major importance. 

This job requires normal mental and visual attention.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability in the division.


* Manages all aspects of the Operations and Engineering Division in furnishing electrical service to the members, including safety, operations, capital planning, development, and resiliency.


* Design and implement business strategies and plans that support the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.


* Develop short- and long-term operational strategies and financial plans.


* Set comprehensive and measurable goals for each department.


* Monitor and measure organizational performance against strategic initiatives.


* Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.


* Motivate and lead a high-performance management team.


* Benchmark and implement best practices in the electrical distribution industry.


* Oversees compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements applicable to the operations of the Cooperative, including FERC, NERC, EPA, OSHA, Colorado PUC, and applicable renewable energy requi...