Operations Manager

Overview Job Title: Operations Manager Location:

Kansas City, MO

Company:

Electric Power Systems International, Inc.

About The Company

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance services across Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial sectors throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical excellence, and setting the standard in the power industry.

Benefits

EPS offers a competitive compensation package including:

- Competitive pay

- Nashville Training Academy & comprehensive training resources

- Career path planning

- Incentives for professional certifications

- Competitive per diem

- Referral bonuses

- Tuition reimbursement

- Medical, vision, and dental benefits

- 401(k) with company match

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of field engineers and technicians within the designated office. This role serves as a technical liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations.

Responsibilities

- Oversee daily operations of field personnel

- Consult with clients to determine technical and scheduling requirements

- Support Sales Managers during job walkdowns as the technical expert

- Conduct annual performance reviews and manage hiring for assigned locations

- Serve as secondary customer contact behind Sales Manager

- Ensure adherence to testing and safety procedures

- Deliver technical and safety training to office personnel

- Review technical reports for accuracy across transformers, reactors, circuit breakers, surge arresters, cables, and DC systems

- Supervise a team of 10 employees, including:

- 1 Field Technician

- 1 Senior Field Technician/Engineer

- 1 Relay Engineer

- 1 Senior Relay Engineer

- 1 Field Technician I

- 3 Field Technician II

- 2 Field Technician III

- Travel required: 35% throughout Missouri and surrounding states

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Distribution, or Utility Engineering

- 5 years of experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection (high and low voltage)

Required Skills:

- Proficiency in Doble Power Factor, turns ratio, winding resistance, CT testing, breaker timing, contact resistance, primary/secondary injection

- Experience with VLF, tan delta, partial discharge testing of cables and analysis

- Familiarity with standards and documentation from:

- International Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

- IEEE

- ANSI

- ASTM

- NFPA 70/70B/70E

- Technical knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and DC systems

- Budgeting and profit/loss management

How To Apply

Apply online at https://eps-careers-epsii.icims.com/ referencing

Job ID #2025-6015.

Electric Power Systems International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws. EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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