Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 hour 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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Director Of Public Utilities

  • City of Gastonia, NC
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 1 hour ago

distribution and collection systems; knowledge of municipal public utilities administration, planning and design; comprehensive knowledge of municipal accounting and finance as related to water and wastewater...

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Water Resources Operations Manager

  • Fayetteville Public Works Commission
  • E Fayettevlle, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • E Fayettevlle, NC
  • 4 days ago

distribution and wastewater collection systems....

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Sr. GIS Partner Manager - Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • Esri
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 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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Utilities Manager (GMP)

  • Mentor Technical Group
  • Monroe, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical...

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Assistant Director Utility Systems

  • NC State University
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago

preventive maintenance (PM) program for the UD shop, evaluating and adjusting tasks as needed to improve program effectiveness Responsible for environmental engineering efforts by ensuring compliance with wastewater...

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Sr. GIS Account Manager - Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • Esri
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 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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GIS Account Manager - Utilities, Telecom, Rail

  • Esri
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 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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Utilities Manager Night Shift

  • Amgen
  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Career Category Maintenance Job Description HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve...

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SAP Finance Transformation Manager - Utilities

  • Accenture
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 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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Executive Director, Utility Services

  • Duke University
  • Durham, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Executive Director, Utilities & Engineering Services, you'll be a vital...

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SAP Finance Transformation Senior Manager - Utilities

  • Accenture
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 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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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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