Utility Operations Executive

You will provide executive-level operational insight to support strategic planning and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Your direct experience leading water system operations, maintenance, workforce planning, and reliability programs will help shape practical, real-world implementation strategies. In this role, your voice will influence how operational readiness aligns with long-term infrastructure investments. This is an opportunity to help one of the nation's largest public utilities improve performance and resilience.

This opportunity is contingent upon our client being awarded the contract. 

WORKSITE: Remote

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday PST

PAY RATE: $145.00/hour 

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families
• Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short-Term Disability

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Evaluate operational impacts of strategic water infrastructure initiatives
• Assess maintenance, workforce, and service delivery implications
• Support utility operational optimization and organizational readiness efforts
• Provide executive-level guidance on water treatment, transmission, and distribution operations
• Participate in operational workshops and leadership planning sessions
• Advise on utility transformation and performance improvement strategies

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• 20+ years of water utility operations leadership experience
• Experience leading large-scale municipal or regional water operations organizations
• Strong background in treatment, transmission, distribution, and maintenance operations
• Executive-level leadership experience (COO, Director, AGM, or equivalent)
• Expertise in workforce planning and operational readiness
• California utility experience strongly preferred