Director of Operations - Industrial Electrical - Michels Power, Inc.

Director of Operations Heavy Industrial Electrical | Midstream Energy | Power Generation | Industrial Infrastructure Location: Nationwide Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Required Leading Operations for Critical Energy & Industrial Infrastructure Strengthening our nation's power grid, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure isn't easy, but reliable electrical systems are essential to everyday life. From power generation and industrial manufacturing to compressor stations, pipeline facilities, and mission-critical operations, Michels Power, Inc. delivers the electrical infrastructure that powers America's economy. Michels Power, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical power delivery and construction contractors , executing complex projects across heavy industrial electrical construction, inside wiring, substations, transmission, power generation, Midstream energy infrastructure, renewable energy, compressor stations, and emergency power restoration . Our teams provide electrical construction services for natural gas compressor stations, pipeline facilities, power generation assets, industrial manufacturing plants, processing facilities, pumping stations, substations, and other critical infrastructure projects throughout North America. Position Objective The Director of Operations serves as a senior leader responsible for fostering a safe, high-performing, and profitable operational environment through strategic planning, operational oversight, and execution leadership across multiple regions and project portfolios. This role partners closely with the Vice President and executive leadership team to establish strategic goals, drive operational excellence, and oversee day-to-day business performance. The Director of Operations ensures alignment across safety, financial performance, workforce development, and execution strategy while supporting some of the company's most complex industrial electrical, Midstream, power generation, and energy infrastructure projects . The successful candidate will lead teams supporting projects including compressor stations, pipeline facilities, power generation assets, industrial process facilities, manufacturing operations, substations, and other heavy industrial electrical infrastructure projects . Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Strategy Lead and manage divisional operations to align with the strategic vision established by executive leadership Oversee multi-project, multi-region electrical construction operations , ensuring performance against safety, revenue, margin, and production goals Support organizational growth across heavy industrial, Midstream energy, power generation, industrial electrical, and energy infrastructure markets Develop operational strategies that enhance project execution, client satisfaction, profitability, and workforce utilization Address operational challenges related to financial performance, market growth, workforce development, project execution, and resource planning Support strategic planning and market expansion initiatives across key energy and industrial sectors Safety & Compliance Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture , ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations Identify workplace risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented across all projects and operating regions Champion Michels' commitment to safety as a core operational value across all levels of the organization Financial & Performance Management Review analyses of operations, project performance, costs, productivity, forecasting, backlog, and resource utilization Lead and facilitate monthly operational and financial reviews with Project Managers, Regional Managers, and General Managers Prepare and present performance reports to executive leadership, including the Vice President, COO, and President Drive profitability through operational efficiency, execution excellence, cost management, and accountability Monitor large-scale project portfolios including industrial electrical, Midstream, compressor station, power generation, and infrastructure projects Leadership & Team Development Carry out management responsibilities including hiring, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and employee development Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across operations and project leadership Support managers in developing innovative work methods and improving team effectiveness Foster a culture aligned with Michels Family values, accountability, safety, and operational excellence Develop current and future leaders capable of supporting continued organizational growth Project & Execution Oversight Support Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators, and Regional Leaders in bidding, planning, risk management, and execution strategies Ensure effective resource planning, subcontractor management, labor utilization, procurement coordination, and contract compliance Provide executive-level oversight on complex, high-value, and high-risk electrical construction projects Support project teams executing work involving: Industrial electrical and inside wiring systems Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution Switchgear, transformers, and MCC installations Compressor station electrical systems Pipeline facility electrical infrastructure Power generation facilities Commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover activities Support review and validation of project closeout documentation and client turnover requirements Stakeholder & Labor Relations Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, EPC partners, utilities, energy producers, industrial operators, and labor organizations Support business development efforts and strategic client engagement initiatives Ensure compliance with labor agreements and promote collabo