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The primary objective of the Manager, Engineering is to manage the system reliability and electric staking functions for the engineering department within Habersham EMC to help achieve the mission of the cooperative and to safely provide reliable service to its members. This role will ensure that reliable, safe and cost-effective services and/or facilities are planned, constructed and maintained at the lowest reasonable cost consistent with good engineering and business practices.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong desire for professional growth and advancement. This includes a willingness to take on additional leadership responsibilities in the future and contribute to the coop's mission with their proactive and ambitious attitude, actively seeking to promote and improve the department and the cooperative's success. Habersham EMC prides itself in providing outstanding customer service and reliability to its member-owners.

Habersham EMC is located in beautiful, northeast Georgia serving approximately 37K meters. Established in 1938, the cooperative serves six counties: Habersham, White, Rabun, Hall, Lumpkin, and Stephens. The successful candidate must reside within Habersham EMC's service territory.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Required Education – Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• Required Experience – Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience in an electric cooperative or electric utility system, including reliability, staking, and mapping.
• Licenses – Georgia driver's license and safe driving record required to operate HEMC owned or leased vehicles.
• Experience – NISC and MapWise software systems
• Qualifications – Registration as Professional Engineer

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and related qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of overhead and underground system design and reliability, engineering, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated management skills including delegation, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Requires excellent organization and planning skills, including the ability to prioritize and plan complex and/or multiple tasks or projects while adhering to deadlines.
• Ability to effectively lead a team and be accountable for the performance and results.
• Ability to successfully enhance Engineering's effectiveness and drive productivity.
• Requires knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Strong computer skills required, including Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to shift focus and be responsive to tasks requiring immediate attention or prioritization.
• Strong interpersonal relations skills and ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships.

Requires flexibility to work irregular hours during emergency situations.

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