Vice President of Plant & Operations - Artesia, NM
Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc., a telecommunications provider in southeastern New Mexico, is seeking a Vice President of Plant & Operations at our corporate headquarters in Artesia. Directs all telecommunications plant and engineering operations, including non-regulated plant facilities; oversees the construction, replacement, removal and maintenance of aerial and buried cable, including fiber-optic, telephone instruments, transmission equipment and transmission and switching facilities; develops all long and short range work plans, budget, training and supervisory controls for the plant department; ensures that personnel understand RUS specifications procedures and regulations; and oversees the preventive maintenance for all equipment.
Thorough knowledge of telco organization, administration, standards, regulations and rules; familiar with RUS, FCC and state regulatory agency specifications, regulations and standards; understanding of telecommunications industry and technology, materials and equipment. Develops and justify budgets, cost estimates and worker/equipment recommendations; understands thoroughly the concept and scope of telco plant operations, demand and problems; accept responsibility for independent decisions; works with minimal supervision; trains department staff in specialized skills and standard safety procedures. Bachelor's degree or higher in Telecommunications, Engineering, Technology, Business Administration or related field, plus specialized industry training. Requires a minimum of seven years experience in telephone plant management and operations, including senior management experience. PVT offer competitive salary and benefits. Positions open until filled. EEO. Drug screen and background check required.