Manager, Station Operations (South)

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 distribution and transmission substation operations and maintenance activities across a geographic region covering New Bedford, Plymouth, and Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The position develops budgets, sets plans and goals, and manages area personnel and resources. 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 will not be considered.

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 (KPIs), identifies trends, and takes appropriate actions within 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 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 & Skills

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline, or equivalent experience required.
• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred.

Experience

• Ten (10) or more years of related substation experience required.
• Experience in energy delivery preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License required.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required; coordinates emergency response activities that could last for extended periods.
• Must be available to travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
• Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods.
• Work is conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather conditions, and in a normal office environment.
• Drives to various job site locations and customer premises to supervise work, and review or discuss construction job requirements.
• May work with computers for long periods of time during the day.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation & Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $158,090.00–$175,650.00. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. Salary is commensurate with experience. Worker type: Regular. Number of openings: 1.

Emergency Response: 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, meaning you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.