Sr Manager - Energy Control Centers

Iberdrola•Vestal, NY

2d•$134,720 - $168,400•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership to managers and supervisors for all daily operations of AVANGRID Networks Energy Control Centers. Responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, and security of the Company's electric and gas transmission and distribution systems. Oversee the use of the Energy Control System (ECS) and Gas SCADA System. Develops departmental goals related to corporate goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or in a related field and a minimum of 10 (ten) years of broad experience in electric and gas transmission, distribution systems, SCADA and Outage Management systems and Energy Control Systems including, emergency restorations, real-time operations and control, and compliance.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience in reviewing and analyzing federal and state statutory and regulatory actions.
Thorough working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, PUC and PSC Rules, bargaining unit agreements and other federal, state and local regulations and requirements related to the assignment.
Strong planning, coordinating and organizational skills.
Excellent leadership skills, with ability to manage multiple assignments and conflict resolution.
Able to foster individual professional development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to communicate effectively with outside regulatory and governmental agencies, as well as the general public.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Global view of the Business – Expert
Achieving Results and continuous improvements – Advanced
Initiative – Advanced
Innovation & Creativity – Advanced
Flexibility & Globalization – Expert
Customer Focus – Advanced
Communicating & Influencing – Expert
Team Work – Advanced
Team Management – Expert

Responsibilities

Oversee Energy Control Centers during normal electric and gas system operations, electric and gas emergencies, and incident investigations.
Develops, analyzes and maintains both capital and maintenance budgets within approved limits and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Oversees activities associated with real-time electric and hydro compliance of Federal regulations (NERC and FERC) including training, and system operations during normal and emergency operations.
Reviews state and federal legislative bills and proposed agency regulations to evaluate the impact to the Company. Participates in Company’s legislative and regulatory activities and may be required to present testimony.
Is accountable to assist in the development and implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the ECC, Gas SCADA and emergency backup systems.
Oversees labor and equipment resources, balancing service quality and corporate cost-cutting and efficiency provisions.
Oversees on-going evaluation of products and services to internal and external customers while troubleshooting and finding refinements to those services.
Develops company policy and practices, interprets State and Federal regulations as they impact the company’s method of operation.