Hours: Monday - Friday
Type of Employment: This is a regular, full-time executive position, onsite, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer
Compensation: Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process
The Opportunity:Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a
Chief Technology Officer to join our executive team at our Homer or Kenai, Alaska, location.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:- Serve as the cooperative's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Senior Manager under the Alaska Railbelt CIP (AK-CIP) standards, with overall authority for implementing and maintaining compliance.
- Lead the cooperative's information technology, operational technology, communications, and SCADA functions, including direct leadership of the Manager of Information Technology and the Operational Technology Manager.
- Develop and oversee cybersecurity policies and procedures, including the cyber response and recovery plan, annual cybersecurity plan audits, and tabletop exercises.
- Plan and manage operating and capital budgets for technology and cybersecurity personnel and projects.
- Support the planning, operation, and maintenance of generation, transmission, substation, distribution, and control systems to ensure continued compliance as equipment is added, updated, or replaced.
- Serve as liaison with regulatory authorities, and partner with the Board of Directors, executive team, and outside agencies on cybersecurity and technology strategy.
What makes you a good fit:- A bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- Ten (10) years of business/industry experience, including at least five (5) years in IT security and three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of NERC and Alaska Railbelt CIP requirements, communications, generating plant controls, and SCADA systems is preferred; utility industry experience is desired.
- Current knowledge of cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks such as NERC-CIP, AK-CIP, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Ability to travel frequently, including by commercial and small aircraft and occasionally by boat.
- Must pass a regulatory background check.
- Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record
Knock your socks off with our benefits:At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
- Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Life, two times your annual salary
- 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
- Employer retirement account contributions
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Program
- 12 Paid holidays per year
- Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness reimbursement
Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at [redacted].
