Supervisor, Electric Field Operations

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered.

About the role

Eversource is making significant investments in our electric transmission and distribution system to support the integration of clean energy resources such as solar and wind power, electric vehicles, new gas and energy storage technologies. As a Supervisor, you will provide leadership to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient completion of work relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency restoration of the electric distribution and transmission systems. You will actively promote and enforce a safety-first work environment, engage and motivate employees, and coordinate efforts among individuals and departments.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safe execution of field activities; sets safety expectations with employees and resolves safety issues in a timely manner.
• Makes decisions and prioritizes work to ensure the safe and appropriate use of assigned resources.
• Sets clear expectations and provides ongoing feedback to employees regarding performance; addresses performance issues and conducts comprehensive performance reviews.
• Responsible for the proper application of local union contracts and agreements; works with managers and employees to resolve grievances.
• Participates in pre-construction reviews and coordinates work with other utilities, departments, and outside contractors.
• Ensures work is completed within budgetary guidelines; prepares, reviews, and approves time, expense, materials, and other company records.
• Demonstrates a customer-first attitude and collaborates with employees and other departments to resolve customer issues quickly.
• Fulfills storm duty assignments and participates in on-call rotation as required.

Inside Supervisor Specific Responsibilities

• Monitors the work planning process from initiation to close-out for department work performed.
• Serves as primary construction liaison with Customer Care, Engineering, Warehousing/Transportation, Stations Operations, and external stakeholders such as municipalities and other utilities.
• Ensures all job packages are construction-ready and material availability meets the construction schedule.
• Coordinates external agencies and internal support to maintain the critical path on large projects.
• Supports the scheduler in producing an accurate schedule for all work within the planning window.
• Works closely with Outside Supervisors to address emergent issues and customer priority jobs.
• Prepares weekly/monthly status reports highlighting key performance metrics for the district.
• Fulfills storm duty assignments and participates in on-call rotation as required.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of methods, work practices, and procedures regarding the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of electric T&D facilities and infrastructure at both secondary and primary operating voltages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must maintain switching and tagging qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of computers and related technology; ability to learn and utilize available information technologies.
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience required.
• Five to ten years of related experience; previous experience in electric distribution and supervisory roles preferred.
• Valid Motor Vehicle License required; D.O.T. Driver’s License preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is conducted outside in varied conditions and terrain, including adverse weather, as well as in a normal office environment requiring sitting, walking, standing, and stair climbing.
• 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.
• Subject to shift work including weekends; off-hour on-call responsibility on a rotational basis.
• At times requires working long hours in response to outage situations and shift coverage requirements.

Mental Aspects

• Must manage multiple activities simultaneously to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Must effectively relate to customers and the general public under stressful circumstances and for prolonged periods.
• Must clearly articulate job and safety-related information to employees and address performance issues constructively.
• Must respond to problem situations in a timely manner at all hours of the day or night.

Skills

• 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

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $126,770.00 - $140,850.00. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.