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Northwest Power & Conservation Council
Power Planning Division Director
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the Northwest Power & Conservation Council is a unique public agency that was authorized by Congress in the Northwest Power Act of 1980 as an interstate compact. The compact includes the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The governors of each state appoint two members to serve on the Council. The Council's mission is to: Develop a regional, 20-year electric power plan designed to assure adequate and reliable electric power at the lowest economic and environmental cost; develop a program to protect and rebuild fish and wildlife populations affected by hydropower development in the Columbia River Basin; and maintain a strong and substantial public involvement effort in performing its planning functions. The Power Planning Division Director (Director) is one of five director-level positions that report to the Executive Director. The Division comprises 10 individuals with extensive experience and skills in electricity load forecasting, renewable and thermal generation resources, hydropower operations, energy efficiency resources, electric power system analysis and modeling, and resource policy development. The annual budget for the division is approximately $3.5 to $4 million. The Director provides policy guidance to the division staff in support of the Council's power committee (composed of four Council members) and the full Council. Outreach is a key part of this job, requiring ongoing contact with the Bonneville Power Administration, regional utilities, interest groups and, on occasion, the media. The Council is looking for candidates with extensive experience dealing with Northwest energy and environmental issues. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Candidates for this position should possess a demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, develop, and manage complex power issues; analyze and propose policy alternatives; and plan and organize issue development from a strategic perspective. Thorough knowledge of regional energy issues and solid relationships with regional policy-makers is desirable. Also, an important consideration will be whether a candidate's management experience is compatible with directing highly experienced professionals within a collaborative decision-making organization. Ideal candidates will possess undergraduate and advanced degrees in engineering, economics, finance or other related disciplines.
Lanie Prouse  lprouse@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082


Third Taxing District Electric Department (TTD) of Norwalk, Connecticut
General Manager
TTD's service area of 4.0 square miles includes 3,800 meters of which 900 are commercial or industrial. Power supply is received through two 27.6 kV underground cables, which are planned to be replaced by a 115 kV substation. The electric distribution system consists of 30 miles of 4160 overhead service with minimal underground. TTD generates $10.6 million in annual revenue of which about 45% results from commercial and industrial accounts. TTD “transfers” $291,000 by absorbing customarily City expenses such as street lighting, and administrating the firehouse, library, and historic cemetery. TTD's major expense is power supply at nearly $7.1 million. Other than CMEEC allocated debt, TTD is debt free, but anticipates issuing debt for the new substation. TTD is one of five all-requirements members of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC). TTD employs a staff of nine including the General Manager. Of the nine staff, only the General Manager and Assistant General Manager are not represented by the American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees (AFSME). That contract expires in June 2013. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or other applicable disciplines, combined with electric industry experience that includes a record of successful performance in increasingly responsible assignments. An advanced degree in business would be an added benefit. Experience ideally will include general management of power supply, electric transmission, and distribution; marketing; customer service; finance; rates; and administration, preferably with a public power entity. Candidates should also be accomplished negotiators with proven success in negotiating and administering utility and labor contracts. A strong track record optimizing utility operations is and knowledge of the ISO New England market and region are preferred.
Kip Moore  kmoore@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082


Texas Municipal Power Agency
Temporary/Contract Senior Maintenance Engineer - Electrical
We are seeking a temporary contractual or full-time senior electrical engineer for TMPA at the Gibbons Creek Plant in Central-Southeast Texas. Email me for details.
Scott Fry  sfry@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082


Energy Center of Wisconsin
Executive Director
The Energy Center of Wisconsin seeks an Executive Director to be the principal executive officer of the organization. The Energy Center is an independent nonprofit that promotes sustainable energy through research, education and demonstration. With offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois, the Energy Center conducts objective research to better understand how consumers use energy and to identify barriers that may prevent more efficient use. Services include design consulting and continuing education for architects, engineers and builders; and field research to provide insight on improving the performance of new and existing buildings. The Executive Director reports to a seventeen-member Board of Directors that includes representatives from utilities, state government, the University of Wisconsin, and public interest groups. The Executive Director will oversee a staff of approximately 41. The Energy Center has two distinct revenue models. The research and services divisions operate in a fee-for-service structure, while the education division is dependent on registrations and sponsorships for training and professional education seminars, conferences and on-line sessions. The Energy Center enjoys diverse funding sources comprised of state and federal government grants and contracts, fees from member projects, philanthropic non-governmental organization (NGO) clients, and revenues from education and training activities. The Energy Center's annual budget for Fiscal Year 2012 is approximately $6 million. It is anticipated that the next Executive Director will have substantive professional expertise with progressive responsibility and significant supervisory experience in an energy-related institution or associated field. The successful candidate must have a broad grasp of the issues related to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources and be excited by the opportunity to be involved in leading edge work in these fields. He or she must understand the elements of product and service development, implementation, marketing and business development. Fully qualified candidates will possess high-level written and oral communication skills that enable him/her to interact effectively with the Board, the regional energy community, members, clients, legislators, media, staff, etc. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in engineering, business, economics, finance or other related discipline. A graduate degree in business, economics, engineering, finance or other related field is desired, but not required. Compensation will be commensurate with candidates' qualifications and experience.
Lanie Prouse  lprouse@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082


Inland Power & Light
Chief Executive Officer
Inland Power & Light (Inland Power), headquartered in Spokane, Washington, seeks a Chief Executive Officer to be the visionary leader of this rural electric cooperative. Inland Power provides electricity to approximately 38,000 customers in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. The utility's customer base is comprised of suburban and rural areas in thirteen counties with an average of five customers per mile of line. Roughly 75% of Inland's electric sales are supplied to residential accounts. Total electricity use in 2010 was 95 aMW. Inland Power boasts an excellent safety record, strong financial condition, good reliability statistics, and some of the lowest rates in the country. In Fiscal Year 2010, Inland Power's operating revenue and patronage capital totaled $55.8 million. Total long term CFC debt is $52.7 million and the utility's Debt Service Coverage ratio is 2.53. The cooperative has a 55% equity level. The CEO is expected to undertake leadership and management of Inland Power in accordance with the established policies, strategic plans, and business objectives as delegated by the nine-member Board of Trustees. He or she will supervise a staff of approximately 102; 60% of which are represented by the IBEW. The CEO is expected to work as part of a team in an innovative, open and participatory environment. He or she must possess proven abilities in empowering, mentoring, and developing employees. In addition, qualified candidates will have at least ten years of electric utility experience. He or she must be able to interact effectively with the Board, the regional utility community, legislators, regulators, staff, and cooperative members. Expertise with utility budgeting and accounting principles is required. In addition, candidates who possess knowledge of power supply issues are considered ideal. Exposure to, and established relationships within, the Northwest power marketplace is also desired. Annual base pay will be commensurate with candidates' qualifications and experience; Inland Power will cover customary relocation costs. All full-time employees of Inland Power participate in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Retirement and Security Program, a defined benefit pension plan. The cooperative also contributes 5.5% of employees' annual salary to a NRECA Savings Plan.
Lanie Prouse  lprouse@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082


Rochelle Municipal Utilities
General Manager
Rochelle Municipal Utilities (RMU) seeks a General Manager to be the chief executive of this municipally-owned utility that serves a customer base of 7,000 in Rochelle, Illinois; located 75 miles west of Chicago. He or she will direct gas-fired generation assets, electric transmission and distribution systems, water/wastewater systems, communications services, network information systems, and customer and utility billing/collection services. The General Manager reports to a City Manager and is responsible to present to a Utility Advisory Board and City Council. He or she will supervise a staff of approximately 55; half of which are represented by the IBEW. He or she must possess eight to ten years of utility experience that includes hands-on, technical expertise with electric distribution and/or transmission facilities. Ideally, this expertise will entail work in a public power or municipal utility setting that operates electric generation assets. A Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or engineering is required; RMU has a strong preference for candidates with an electrical engineering degree. Annual base pay will be commensurate with candidates' qualifications and experience.
Kip Moore  kmoore@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082


Texas Municipal Power Agency
Engineering & Planning Superintendent
Gibbons Creek Steam Electric Station The Engineering & Planning Superintendent is a new position with TMPA combining leadership of the organization's fossil engineering functions and planning activity for both generation and transmission operations. The Superintendent reports directly to the Plant Manager and supervises eleven personnel, including two Project Managers, two Planners, a Business Assistant, a GIS Specialist, a Drafting Specialist, a Boiler Specialist, four Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, and a Controls Specialist. Peer positions reporting to the Plant Manager include an Operations Superintendent, Fuels Specialist, Maintenance Superintendent, and Safety/Emergency Specialist.
Scott Fry  sfry@mfpllc.us (800) 525-9082