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

Fond du Lac, WI  

Director of Operations – Heavy Industrial Electrical & Inside Wiring

(Oil & Gas | Industrial EPC | Power Generation | Hydroelectric | Data Centers)
Location: Various / Nationwide
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Travel: Required

Leading Operations for Mission‑Critical Electrical Infrastructure

Strengthening our nation’s power grid and industrial backbone isn’t easy—but reliable electrical infrastructure is essential to modern life. From energy production and industrial processing to digital infrastructure and power generation, Michels Power, Inc. delivers the electrical systems that keep critical operations running.

Every time energy is produced, data is processed, or essential facilities come online, our teams are behind the scenes making it happen.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most respected power delivery and electrical construction contractors in the United States. We execute the full spectrum of work across heavy industrial electrical construction, inside wiring systems, Oil & Gas facilities, industrial EPC projects, power generation, hydroelectric systems, substations, transmission, and renewable energy infrastructure—including rapid response power restoration.

Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Power, Inc. can change yours.

Position Overview

As Director of Operations – Heavy Industrial Electrical, you will provide executive‑level leadership over regional and national operations supporting complex industrial, energy, and mission‑critical electrical construction projects.

This role is responsible for driving safe, profitable, and scalable operations across diverse project environments, including:

  • Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities
  • Industrial EPC and manufacturing environments
  • Power generation and renewable energy assets
  • Hydroelectric plants and balance‑of‑plant systems
  • Data centers and mission‑critical infrastructure

You will partner with executive leadership to set strategic direction, lead high‑performing teams, and ensure consistent execution across all phases of construction—from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and oversee multi‑project, multi‑region industrial electrical operations
  • Partner with the Vice President to define and execute strategic growth, operational excellence, and market expansion initiatives
  • Drive P&L performance, operational efficiency, and margin improvement across business units

Safety & Culture

  • Champion a best‑in‑class safety culture across all projects, teams, and regions
  • Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and client‑specific safety standards, particularly in high‑risk industrial environments

Project Execution & Delivery

  • Oversee execution of large‑scale, complex electrical construction projects across industrial and energy sectors
  • Ensure alignment on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and commissioning performance
  • Support high‑risk or critical projects with executive oversight and decision‑making

Preconstruction & Business Development

  • Provide executive oversight for estimating, constructability, and bid strategy
  • Support growth initiatives across industrial EPC, energy, and data center markets
  • Strengthen relationships with clients, EPC partners, utilities, and developers

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing operational and project leadership teams
  • Drive accountability across Project Managers, Construction Managers, and field leadership
  • Support workforce planning and long‑term talent development strategies

Commissioning & Operational Excellence

  • Oversee execution in commissioning‑intensive environments, including:
    • Power generation startup and energization
    • Industrial system testing and turnover
    • Data center critical system commissioning (where applicable)
  • Ensure successful project closeout, client satisfaction, and repeat business

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

  • Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission & Distribution Contractor by Engineering News‑Record
  • Trusted partner for industrial EPCs, energy producers, utilities, and hyperscale clients
  • Family‑owned and operated with a long‑term, people‑first culture
  • Strategic, sustainable growth driven by quality and innovation
  • Annual investment of approximately $5,000 per employee in development
  • High‑impact work powering essential infrastructure across industries
  • Strong safety culture—every role, every level
  • Part of the Michels family of companies—one of North America’s most diversified infrastructure organizations

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Legal Assistance & Identity Theft Protection
    (Benefits may vary based on position and location)

Why You?

  • You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
  • You thrive on new challenges and evolving technologies.
  • You think “we’ve always done it this way” is not a good enough reason.
  • You want to know your efforts are recognized and appreciated.
  • You like making your own decisions—with the right support.
  • You want to be part of a team that improves lives through essential infrastructure.

What It Takes

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in power, industrial, or electrical construction operations, including leadership over geographic regions
  • Proven experience managing heavy industrial electrical and inside wiring projects
  • Prior experience in Project Management and operational leadership roles
  • Demonstrated success in team development, succession planning, and organizational leadership
  • Ability to travel extensively, including extended durations up to 100% as needed
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Preferred Background

  • Experience supporting Oil & Gas, industrial EPC, power generation, hydroelectric, or data center projects
  • Strong understanding of commissioning‑intensive project environments
  • Experience managing large‑scale, multi‑project portfolios
  • Familiarity with medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical systems, switchgear, and critical infrastructure systems

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

 

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