PSPS Operational Readiness Manager (Utility)

Location: Irwindale, California, US. Hybrid work with required attendance at an SCE facility; employees are required to work and reside in California. The role includes up to 25% travel and field work throughout the SCE service territory. Relocation does not apply.

Salary: $185,100–$277,700 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides electric utility services focused on grid reliability, wildfire resilience, and clean energy.

What you will do

• Lead a team responsible for real-time and planned grid operations and safe, reliable, compliant execution.
• Allocate staffing and resources across operational demands, project timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide complex operational assignments and resolve system challenges and critical issues.
• Develop procedures for abnormal system conditions, capital project impacts, and emerging grid reliability concerns.
• Maintain operational practices and documentation aligned with WECC, NERC, FERC, CAISO, and CPUC standards, supporting audits and compliance.
• Represent Power System Operations in internal and external forums and recommend improvements for specialized installations such as TLRR, BESS, and RAS/CRAS.

Requirements

• Five or more years of combined experience performing or supervising electric system operations.
• Experience leading or overseeing distribution, transmission, or grid operations.
• Ability to write and maintain procedures, playbooks, and controlled documents.
• Ability to pass a Personnel Risk Assessment or Background Investigation for the NERC/CIP-impacted position.
• Ability to complete required training before receiving unescorted access to the assigned work location.

Nice to have

• Experience in emergency management, PSPS, or utility wildfire mitigation operations.
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System and experience in Incident Management Team roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with a set number of facility-based days and remote work on remaining days.
• Work focused on clean energy, wildfire resilience, public safety, and reliable power delivery.
• Up to 25% travel and field work across the SCE service territory.
• Work mode may change based on business needs.