Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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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Organizational Change Senior Manager - Utilities

  • Accenture
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description We are: Talent and Organization, and we help clients co-create the workforce of the future. How? We make decisions based on insights. We give people the tools and roadmaps to do...

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Operations Manager for Water treatment processes

  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Candidate must have experience working with process water treatment in refineries, chemical plants or power plants. High Purity water treatment and process design knowledge is a plus!...

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Director - Utility Studies

  • NEI
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 8 days ago

Preferred: experience performing system studies to support the design and construction of renewable energy projects such as wind, solar or battery storage....

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Sr. GIS Partner Manager - Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • ESRI
  • Louisville, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Louisville, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 days ago

Sr. GIS Partner Manager - Utilities, Telecom, Rail ESRI $107,120$182,104 USD life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Colorado, Louisville 167 South Taylor Avenue (Show...

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MTES Group Research Operations Manager - Flatirons Campus

  • Nrel
  • Arvada, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arvada, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Posting Title MTES Group Research Operations Manager - Flatirons Campus . Location CO - Boulder . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NLR NLR's 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the...

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GIS Account Manager Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • Esri
  • Louisville, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview We invite you to bring your experience and passion for Infrastructure coupled with an understanding of applying geospatial technology to become an integral part of Esri's Infrastructure...

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Sr. GIS Account Manager Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • Esri
  • Louisville, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview We invite you to bring your experience and passion for the infrastructure industry coupled with an understanding of applying geospatial technology to become an integral part of Esri's...

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SAP Finance Transformation Manager - Utilities

  • Accenture
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 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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SAP Finance Transformation Senior Manager - Utilities

  • Accenture
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 90+ 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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Salary for Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Operations Managers in Lakewood, CO 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 Lakewood, CO
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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