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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">If you need assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abel’s Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">About Us</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">The Opportunity</span></span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Risk Operations who is responsible for identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring enterprise-wide risks across the organization. This role provides strategic leadership over safety, regulatory, environmental, and reputational risks, ensuring the company maintains compliance while supporting growth and operational excellence. This position works closely with executive leadership, operations, legal, safety, finance, and compliance teams to embed risk management into business planning, project execution, and decision-making processes.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Key Responsibilities</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - </em></span>Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with the company’s strategic objectives; identify and assess current and emerging risks across all business units, geographic regions, and project types; establish risk appetite, tolerance levels, and escalation protocols in collaboration with executive leadership; and provide regular risk reporting, dashboards, and briefings to the CRO.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Operational &amp; Project Risk -</em></span> Partner with operations leadership to identify and mitigate risks related to: </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Transmission, distribution, and substation construction; </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Electrical construction and maintenance; and </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Subcontractor performance and labor availability. </span>Review high-risk projects, bids, and joint ventures to evaluate exposure and recommend mitigation strategies; and support standardized project risk assessments and go/no-go decision processes.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Safety, Environmental &amp; Regulatory Risk - </em></span>Oversee Safety, Risk and Compliance teams to ensure alignment between risk management and - </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state regulatory requirements; u</span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">tility owner standards and safety programs; and e</span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">nvironmental permitting and compliance obligations. </span>Monitor trends in safety incidents, near misses, and regulatory findings to proactively reduce exposure; and support crisis management and incident response planning.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Financial, Insurance &amp; Contractual Risk - </em></span>Oversee risk related to insurance programs, bonding, and surety relationships; and partner with Finance and Legal to assess contractual risk, including: </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Indemnification clauses; </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Liquidated damages; </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Force majeure and change order risk; and </span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Claims, disputes, and litigation exposure. </span>Evaluate financial risks related to cash flow, credit, project margins, and client concentration.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Cybersecurity, Data &amp; Business Continuity - </em></span>Collaborate with IT leadership to manage risks related to: </span>Data security and privacy; Operational technology (OT) and field systems; and Ransomware and cyber threats. Lead development and testing of business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis response plans and ensure preparedness for major operational disruptions, natural disasters, or large-scale incidents.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Who We’re Looking For</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required; or an acceptable combination of education and/or work experience within the Electric Utility industry.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Master’s degree (MBA or similar) preferred.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Certified Risk Manager (CRM) certification preferred.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">15+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, safety, operations, finance, legal, or compliance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Proven experience within electric utility construction, heavy civil construction, engineering, or infrastructure services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Experience leading enterprise-wide risk initiatives in a multi-region organization.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Why Choose IBA</span></span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Culture of Growth: </span>Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Flexibility &amp; Autonomy:</span> We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Competitive Compensation &amp; Benefits:</span> Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Stability &amp; Variety: </span>Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Incentives: </span>Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Collaboration: </span>A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</span></p>",
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