Manager, Station Operations (South)

Eversource Energy•Plymouth, MA

4d•$158,090 - $175,650

About The Position

This position is jointly accountable with other Electric Operations Managers for providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric service to customers. Under the general direction of the Director, Station Operations, the role manages the Company’s distribution and transmission substation operations and maintenance activities within a geographic region. It also develops budgets, establishes plans and goals, and manages area personnel and resources. Coverage includes station operations in New Bedford, Plymouth, and Yarmouth. The position may be assigned to emergency restoration work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location. It requires travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary, and attendance to problems during off-hours and for extended periods. Work takes place outdoors in varied terrain and weather as well as in a normal office environment, and includes driving to job sites and customer premises and using computers for extended periods.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the Company’s transmission and distribution systems.
Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
Detailed knowledge of energy delivery power system maintenance and operation.
Human resource management and business planning skills.
Working knowledge of information technology and the use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Ten or more years of related substation experience.
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License.
Availability for emergency restoration assignments, travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary, and off-hours work for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in varied conditions and terrain, including adverse weather; drive to job sites and customer premises; and use computers for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

MS in Engineering or MBA.
Experience in energy delivery.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage maintenance of assigned assets according to prescribed schedules and methods, ensuring work is timely, effective, and cost-efficient.
Participate in establishing Reliability Centered Maintenance methods and initiatives, and manage their tactical application in the division.
Participate in repair-versus-replace decisions, including O&M versus capital decisions.
Ensure compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules, and regulations.
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, take appropriate actions within the area of responsibility, and recommend actions to improve performance across the Maintenance Process.
Promote teamwork within the organization and with other internal groups.
Develop employees through performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments; foster continuous learning and encourage internal and external learning opportunities.
Direct safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the division, monitor safety performance, and champion excellence in safe work practices, procedures, and performance.
Respond to emergency restoration assignments as required and coordinate emergency response activities, which may last for extended periods.