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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
The position is responsible for functional oversight of operations of an electric utility in a geographic territory, region, location or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources including adherence to department budgets. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing both bargaining unit and management level employees. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Develops innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
- Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
- Establish and implement business objectives and plans in support of the company’s strategic goals. Develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
- Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities. Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
- Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practice operations and maintenance.
- Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include Distribution and Transmission System Investment and Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Dispatch, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Transport.
- Encourage and implement processes to ensure design and construction as well as maintenance standardization.
- Provide support for compliance audit activities. Perform inspections and field audits on the transmission and distribution maintenance and/or capital work performed.
- Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance.
- Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to complete work.
- Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
- Analyze market and competition and understand organization’s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
- Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
- Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
- Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
- Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
- Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial management or other similar field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
- A minimum of seven years’ experience with operations and/or project management including financial oversight and personnel development.
- A minimum of three years of functional or direct people management experience with the proven ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
- Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and direct reports on policy and operational issues.
- Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events, and identify required resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Travel may be required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
- Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
- Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
- Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues.
- Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.
Preferences
- A minimum of five years’ experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.
- Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Work Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
Additional Information
Req Id: 114706
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Albany, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800 – $185,350 annually
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salary
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Career Segment: Transmission Line Supervisor, Power Systems, Electrical, Compliance, Distribution, Energy, Engineering, Legal, Operations
POWER YOUR GREATNESS
PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
The position is responsible for functional oversight of operations of an electric utility in a geographic territory, region, location or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources including adherence to department budgets. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing both bargaining unit and management level employees. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Develops innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
- Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
- Establish and implement business objectives and plans in support of the company’s strategic goals. Develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
- Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities. Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
- Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practice operations and maintenance.
- Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include Distribution and Transmission System Investment and Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Dispatch, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Transport.
- Encourage and implement processes to ensure design and construction as well as maintenance standardization.
- Provide support for compliance audit activities. Perform inspections and field audits on the transmission and distribution maintenance and/or capital work performed.
- Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance.
- Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to complete work.
- Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
- Analyze market and competition and understand organization’s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
- Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
- Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
- Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
- Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
- Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial management or other similar field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
- A minimum of seven years’ experience with operations and/or project management including financial oversight and personnel development.
- A minimum of three years of functional or direct people management experience with the proven ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
- Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and direct reports on policy and operational issues.
- Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events, and identify required resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Travel may be required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
- Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
- Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
- Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues.
- Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.
Preferences
- A minimum of five years’ experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.
- Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Work Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
Additional Information
Req Id: 114706
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Albany, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800 – $185,350 annually
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salary
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Career Segment: Transmission Line Supervisor, Power Systems, Electrical, Compliance, Distribution, Energy, Engineering, Legal, Operations
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Manager
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to distribution management. A supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, or business degree strengthens your petition. A general studies degree without coursework in operations or inventory management can trigger an RFE.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Distribution Manager in your work location. Run your SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Distribution Manager roles by verified H-1B filing history. Employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code before are far less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation than those encountering the process for the first time.
Verify the role meets specialty occupation standards
Check the O*NET profile for Distribution Manager to confirm the position requires a specific bachelor's degree as a standard entry requirement. If the job posting says 'degree preferred,' ask the employer to revise it to 'required' before the LCA is filed.
Time your offer around the H-1B cap calendar
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1. If you receive an offer in January, your employment start date is nine or more months away. Confirm your employer understands this timeline before you resign any current authorized position.
Clarify who covers filing fees upfront
USCIS prohibits H-1B workers from paying certain employer-side filing fees, including the base I-129 fee. Get written confirmation in your offer letter that the employer covers required USCIS fees so there's no dispute after the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Distribution Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or business administration. The employer must document that the role routinely requires this degree level. Generic management roles that accept any bachelor's degree without a field requirement are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS questioning specialty occupation status.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Distribution Manager positions?
Manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, pharmaceutical distribution, and third-party logistics companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Companies operating large distribution networks or managing complex multi-site inventory systems tend to file more frequently because the operational complexity justifies degree-level requirements. Use Migrate Mate to browse Distribution Manager roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Distribution Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Distribution Manager in your specific work location, determined by your SOC code and wage level. Level I applies to entry-level roles, while Level III or IV applies to senior positions managing large teams or regional operations. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the exact threshold for your metro area before your offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Distribution Manager role at a different company?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without waiting for USCIS to approve the new petition, as long as your original petition has been pending for at least 180 days. Distribution Manager roles generally port cleanly to other operations or logistics management positions, but confirm the SOC codes align before accepting the new offer.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B as a Distribution Manager?
You'll need official transcripts and degree certificates showing your field of study, any professional certifications relevant to supply chain or logistics, and a detailed resume demonstrating progressively complex distribution management experience. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation report from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Having these ready before the sponsorship conversation accelerates the LCA and I-129 filing timeline significantly.