Manager, Station Operations (South)

Eversource Energy•Plymouth, MA

2d•$158,090 - $175,650

About The Position

The Manager, Station Operations is jointly accountable with other Electric Operations managers for providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective electric service. 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. Responsibilities also include developing budgets, setting plans and goals, and managing area personnel and resources. This position covers station operations in New Bedford, Plymouth, and Yarmouth. The position may require emergency restoration work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location, including coordinating emergency response activities that may last for extended periods. The role requires travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary, attending to problems during off-hours, and working both outdoors in varied terrain and weather and in a normal office environment. It also involves 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 Eversource 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.
Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Must be available to travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
Must attend to problems during off-hours and for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree 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 (RCM) methods and initiatives and manage their tactical application in the division.
Participate in repair-versus-replace decisions, including operations and maintenance versus capital decisions.
Ensure compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules, and regulations.
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends, take appropriate actions within the assigned jurisdiction, and recommend actions to improve performance across the Maintenance Process.
Promote teamwork within the organization and collaboration with other internal groups.
Develop employees through performance management, coaching, and rotational assignments as appropriate.
Promote continuous learning and encourage employees to pursue internal and external learning opportunities.
Direct safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the division and monitor safety performance.
Champion excellence in safe work practices, procedures, and safety performance.
Develop budgets, set plans and goals, and manage area personnel and resources.
Coordinate emergency response activities and be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary; attend to problems during off-hours and for extended periods.
Drive to job sites and customer premises to supervise work and review or discuss construction job requirements.