Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in California

A Utilities Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of utility departments such as electricity, gas, or water and ensuring regulatory compliance. They oversee planning, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure and systems, coordinate projects, and supervise staff. They analyze and improve operating processes, manage budgets, and ensure safety standards. Ensuring the consistent and efficient supply of utilities to consumers and resolving utility outages or issues are also key responsibilities.

Essential skills include strategic planning, project management, and strong leadership abilities. Knowledge in utility systems, regulations, and safety procedures is critical. They should have excellent problem-solving capabilities, and analytical skills, coupled with a strong understanding of budgeting and financial management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is generally required, along with relevant industry certifications. Prior roles a person may have before stepping into this position include Utilities Operations Supervisor, Utilities Engineer, or Project Manager in a utilities company.

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Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager

  • Crystal Clean, Inc
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager will report to the facility manager and is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of an industrial wastewater treatment facility in...

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Water Resources Operations Manager

  • City of Livermore
  • Livermore, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 10 days ago

Software administration Water treatment regulatory compliance Disciplinary action management Employee attendance management Corrective maintenance Procurement contract management Training machine operators...

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Wastewater Plant Operations Manager (20743151)

  • City of Simi Valley, CA
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 11 days ago

The City of Simi Valley is seeking a dynamic and motivated Wastewater Plant Operations Manager to lead the daily operations of our wastewater treatment facility....

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Water Resources Operations Manager

  • City of Livermore (CA)
  • CA
  • 11 days ago
  • CA
  • 11 days ago

facilities of a similar or greater size and complexity as those of the City; current State and Federal regulations governing wastewater treatment and the operation of a wastewater treatment facility...

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Water Treatment Superintendent

  • City of Oceanside (CA)
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA
  • 18 days ago

Oversee regulatory compliance and day-to-day operations of water treatment facilities. Be progressively relied on to manage each aspect of our water treatment plants....

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Sr. GIS Partner Manager - Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • Esri
  • Redlands, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Redlands, CA
  • 19 days ago

Overview Our senior partner managers build and strengthen relationships with systems integrators and business partners to collaboratively sell and promote the adoption of Esri's technology. We...

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Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

  • City of San Luis Obispo
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 20 days ago

For more information about our Water Treatment Plant, visit slowater.org. This recruitment will remain open until the position has been filled....

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Process Operations Manager

  • NES Fircroft
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 24 days ago

in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related process engineering discipline required 7+ years experience working within ethanol recovery, solvent recovery, distillation, industrial wastewater...

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Site Operations Manager [on-site]

  • EDF power solutions
  • Herald, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Herald, CA
  • 45+ days ago

energy O&M environment required....

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Electric Utility Director

  • International City Management
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The City of Healdsburg is located 65 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 101 in the heart of Sonoma County and nestled among three lush valleys. Incorporated in 1867, Healdsburg's 4.1 square...

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Electric Utility Director

  • City of Healdsburg
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The City of Healdsburg is seeking an experienced electric utility professional to join the City of Healdsburg team! Apply through

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Administrative Technician II - Support to Utilities Department Manager

  • Cambria Community Services District
  • Cambria, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cambria, CA
  • 60+ days ago

wastewater data/service allocations that are typically linked to specific parcels and customers....

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SAP Finance Transformation Manager - Utilities

  • Accenture
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description We Are: Are you ready to step into the heart of digital transformation in one of the world's most critical - and most dynamic - industries? The Utilities Industry is transforming...

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

  • City of Visalia, CA
  • San Joaquin, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Joaquin, CA
  • 90+ days ago

disposal of wastewater....

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

  • City of Visalia
  • Visalia, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 90+ days ago

disposal of wastewater....

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Salary for Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireUtilities research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Operations Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.3%
Master's Degree
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
High School or GED
11.1%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Operations Managers in California
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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