Manager, Environmental Field Response (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides guidance and oversight for all environmental field response activities involving releases of Oil & Hazardous Material (OHM) and Asbestos Abatement for Electric & Gas Operations across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The Manager leads a team of Supervisors and Environmental Coordinators to ensure compliance with OHM release and asbestos abatement regulations, as well as compliance for electric power distribution substations. This role also coordinates with Procurement for vendors and drives company-wide initiatives like PCB-transformer removal. The position supports a hybrid work policy, requiring at least three days in the office, but employees must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed. The role involves responding to emergency situations as part of every employee's role, including potential Emergency Restoration assignments.

Requirements

Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state rules related to OHM spill response, cleanup, waste management, and asbestos abatement in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
Minimum of ten (10) or more years of utility environmental experience (in either industry or consulting).
Minimum of 5 or more years managing/overseeing environmental professionals.
Must be available and willing to respond to on-call demands.
Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Ability to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and oversight for all environmental field response activities involving releases of Oil & Hazardous Material (OHM) and Asbestos Abatement for Electric & Gas Operations across New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Leads team of Supervisors and Environmental Coordinators across the 3-State area of Electric & Gas Distribution Operations to ensure oil and hazardous material release & asbestos abatement compliance, compliance for electric power distribution substations.
Coordinates with Procurement to acquire best qualified / lowest cost vendors for OHM Spill Response, Waste Management & Asbestos Abatement.
Drives high-level, companywide initiatives including PCB-transformer removal in close coordination with Eversource Electric Operations leadership.
Works closely with Compliance state regulators in CT, MA & NH (CTDEEP, MADEP & NHDES), as well as federal EPA, to foster a spirit of cooperation and good relations regarding Emergency Response Actions to OHM release events and Asbestos Management.
Tracks & Reports monthly metrics.
Provides Electric & Gas Operations Field Staff training.
Prepares compliance guidelines & policy for OHM spill response, asbestos abatement & Spill Prevention, Countermeasure and Control Plans (SPCC).
Supports Director as lead for environmental storm activity when the company activates its Emergency Response Plan (ERP) during storms and other events that could disrupt Energy Transmission & Distribution (T&D).
Assists Business Continuity Planning (BCP) coordinator in preparation and potential execution of plans that ensure continued company function and energy distribution in the event of work force reduction due to events, work stops or illness.
Provides cross-functional support to other Groups including: Remediation, Licensing & Permitting (L&P), and Compliance & Performance (C&P).
Works on cross functional development and updates on environmental procedures.
Manages OHM spill response work and Asbestos Abatement - including reporting, vendor management, and administrative record keeping.
Ensures strict compliance with federal and state rules and maintains excellent relationships with regulators.
Works closely with Environmental Remediation Manager to support work upon request as resources allow on reserve site management and real estate assessments.
Develops and implements plans to ensure outstanding customer service and safety practices.
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making, including under fast paced timelines.
Demonstrates strong ethical standards and leadership qualities.
Fosters team work and collaboration.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.