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VP - Transmission & Distribution Operations
Position Summary
The Vice President - Transmission & Distribution Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and overall management of Bahamas Grid Company’s transmission and distribution network. The Vice President provides executive oversight of system operations, field operations, maintenance, construction, outage restoration, asset management, and operational readiness.
The Vice President is accountable for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity through the Company’s transmission and distribution infrastructure while supporting BGC’s long term strategic objectives, regulatory obligations, and operational performance targets.
The Vice President serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and collaborates closely with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Project Management, Customer Operations, and external stakeholders to support infrastructure modernization, system reliability, workforce development, and operational excellence.
The Vice President is expected to possess extensive hands on utility experience and a deep understanding of transmission and distribution field operations, including the construction, maintenance, operation, and restoration of electrical infrastructure. This role serves as the Company’s senior operational authority on grid reliability, system performance, operational readiness, and field execution.
Essential Functions
Executive Leadership & Strategy
- Provide executive leadership and direction for all transmission and distribution operations across the Company.
- Develop and execute operational strategies supporting corporate objectives, reliability targets, and infrastructure modernization.
- Advise the COO on operational risks, system performance, capital priorities, and strategic opportunities.
- Establish departmental goals, performance measures, and accountability standards.
- Lead operational planning and resource allocation to ensure efficient service delivery.
Transmission & Distribution Operations
- Oversee the construction, maintenance, operation, and restoration of transmission and distribution assets.
- Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient grid operations across all service areas.
- Direct outage restoration and emergency response activities.
- Monitor key operational metrics including reliability, productivity, safety, and cost performance.
- Ensure readiness of personnel, equipment, and materials for planned and emergency work.
Field Operations & Grid Infrastructure Expertise
- Provide direct oversight of field operations, including line crews, substation teams, switching operations, and construction activities.
- Ensure proper execution of overhead and underground distribution work.
- Oversee transmission line maintenance, substation operations, and system switching procedures.
- Lead storm response, system recovery, and major outage restoration efforts.
- Ensure adherence to utility construction standards, operational procedures, and grid reliability practices.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Champion a strong safety culture across all operations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.
- Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks affecting system reliability and workforce safety.
Leadership & Workforce Development
- Lead and develop operational managers, supervisors, and field personnel.
- Build a high-performance, accountable, and safety driven workforce culture.
- Support training, technical development, and succession planning for operational teams.
- Strengthen workforce capability across all field operations functions.
Capital Projects & Stakeholder Coordination
- Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance on capital programs.
- Ensure alignment between operational execution and project delivery.
- Engage with regulators, contractors, and government stakeholders as required.
- Support infrastructure development and system modernization initiatives.
Performance & Financial Management
- Manage operational budgets and cost controls.
- Monitor performance metrics including SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI, and operational efficiency indicators.
- Report operational performance to the COO and Executive Leadership Team.
- Drive continuous improvement in reliability and operational performance.
Other Requirements
- Combination of office and field based work environments.
- Regular visits to field locations and work sites.
- Must possessed a valid driver’s license.
- May require extended hours and availability during system emergencies, severe weather events, or outage restoration activities.
- Travel between operational sites may be required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Utility Management, or related field required.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in electric utility transmission and distribution operations.
- Minimum 7–10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing T&D systems, field operations, construction, maintenance, and outage restoration.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Proven experience leading field operations teams including line crews, supervisors, contractors, and operational managers.
- Strong knowledge of utility safety standards, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
- Deep understanding of utility reliability metrics (SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI) and system performance improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing large scale utility infrastructure and grid operations.
What's In It For You
- Competitive compensation and performance based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching.
- Generous paid time off and leave benefits.
- Life and accident insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Direct influence on long term capital investment decisions and national energy reliability planning.
- Opportunity to lead high impact engineering functions including system planning, protection strategy, and network development.