VP, Transmission & Distribution Operations

About the role

A national electricity grid in The Bahamas needs major restoration and modernisation, and is looking for a hands-on utility leader to take charge of transmission and distribution operations. This is a senior executive role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, based in Nassau, New Providence. It suits a practical, resourceful operator who leads line crews in the field rather than managing from behind a desk.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all T&D operations: system operations, field operations, maintenance, construction, outage restoration and asset management.
• Lead and develop a team of around 40 to 50 managers, supervisors and field staff, building a culture focused on performance and safety.
• Oversee line crews, substation teams, switching operations and overhead and underground distribution work.
• Lead storm response, system recovery and major outage restoration, including large-scale catastrophe events.
• Develop operating strategies that improve reliability (SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI) and support grid modernisation.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Procurement and Project Management on capital programmes, and work with regulators, contractors and government stakeholders.
• Manage operating budgets, cost controls and performance reporting to the COO and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Champion safety, compliance and risk management across all operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in electric utility T&D operations, including 7+ years in senior leadership.
• Direct, hands-on experience leading field teams through construction, maintenance and restoration work.
• Experience in resource-constrained grid environments, ideally in the Caribbean or a similar region.
• Valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of utility safety standards, regulatory compliance and reliability metrics.
• Practical, innovative problem-solving and credibility leading people in the field.
• Willingness to work extended hours during emergencies and severe weather events.
• CAT event restoration experience highly valued.

What we offer

• A seat on the Executive Leadership Team and direct influence over operating priorities and capital investment decisions.
• A competitive package with health insurance, a pension and relocation support for international candidates.
• Bahamian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply; Caribbean and international utility leaders are also welcome.