Director, Substation Operations

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. Role and Scope of Position: This position is jointly accountable with other Electric Operations Directors for providing, safe, reliable and cost-effective electric service to customers. Responsible for the operations, restoration, construction and corrective maintenance of the Company’s substations. Integrates substation operations, maintenance and construction activities with operations of various Electric Operations’ areas. Develops, plans and implements technical, systemic and work process changes needed to improve efficiency, quality and productivity. Essential Functions: Develops, plans, recommends and implements plans, policies and programs which promote improved, safe, reliable and efficient operations and maintenance of Company substations. Manages and integrates all day-to-day activities related to the operations, maintenance and construction of Company substations, including preventive maintenance and system (station and transmission line) construction improvement processes and projects. Participates in the development, evaluation, and introduction of technology changes. Ensures that improvements in systems, processes and procedures are identified and implemented. Establishes plans and goals to improve the cost effectiveness, timeliness and reliability of substation operations. Ensures cost effective, high quality and timely delivery of maintenance and operational services to internal customers. Plans, manages, and controls department’s financial resources through defining and developing capital, operations, maintenance and construction budgets. Tracks, monitors and establishes benchmark procedures. Researches, investigates, and recommends potential new business opportunities in the area of substation operations, maintenance and construction. Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Technical Knowledge/Skill: Requires extensive knowledge of transmission and distribution issues and activities within the electric utility industry. Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience MS Engineering or MBA preferred Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years managing or supervising groups engaged in transmission/distribution or related activities. Licenses & Certifications: None Working Conditions: Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. Manages a workforce that operates on a 24 hour, 7 – day per week basis in multiple locations. Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods of time. Mental Aspects: Work involves calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. #LI-ES3 #elecajd 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 and Benefits: Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $202,510.00-$225,010.00 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. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. VEVRRA Federal Contractor Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.