Manager, Station Operations (South)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

About the role

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, this position is responsible for the effective management of the Company’s distribution and transmission substation operations and maintenance activities, within a geographic region. Also responsible for developing the budget, setting plans and goals and overall management of area personnel and resources. This role is responsible for coverage of station operations in New Bedford, Plymouth, and Yarmouth.

Responsibilities

• Manages the performance of maintenance of assigned assets according to prescribed schedules and methods; ensures all activities are performed in a timely, effective, and cost-efficient manner.
• Participates in establishing Reliability Centered Maintenance (“RCM”) methods and initiatives and manages the tactical application of RCM in the division.
• Participates in repair versus replace (i.e., O&M versus capital) decisions.
• Ensures compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules and regulations.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s), identifies trends, and takes appropriate actions within his/her jurisdiction, and/or effectively recommends actions to improve performance across the entire Maintenance Process.
• Promotes teamwork among and between all members of the organization in his/her jurisdiction and other internal groups.
• Develops employees using performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments. Effectively promotes a continuous learning environment and encourages employees to pursue internal and external learning opportunities.
• Directs safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the division, and monitors safety performance. Champions efforts to achieve world-class excellence regarding safe work practices and procedures, and safety performance.

Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge/Skill: Requires extensive knowledge of the Company’s transmission and distribution systems. Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and 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.