Director Operations

Title: Director of Electric Operations Department: Norwood Light Department 136 Access Road, Norwood MA 02062 Status: FLSA Exempt, Non-Union, 40 hours per week Salary: FY26, Grade S-15 $69.50 - $74.09 per hour for steps 1-3 (salary range exceeds hiring range) General Summary : Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent, this position is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Light Department’s Electric Division, fire alarm system, and traffic signal system. Essential Job Functions : * Performs administrative and technical work of a complex and responsible nature dealing with all aspects of the planning, budgeting, and operations of the division. Oversees the reliable control of electric transmission and distribution systems and operations of any permanent or temporary generation assets. Demonstrates knowledge of electrical transmission substations, including design principles, operation, maintenance, and safety standards for high-voltage equipment and systems. Ensures compliance to all applicable regulations and procedures governing Transmission and Distribution Operations including North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) standards, and ISO/NE Criteria. Responsible for AMI, Outage Management System, and SCADA system. Maintains transmission plant and distribution plant including substations. Sup…[truncated for brevity]… Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities : Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices as they apply to electric utility systems, including operation, maintenance methods, materials, equipment, occupational hazards, and appropriate safety precautions. Knowledge and ability to review, analyze, and design rates for proper revenue collections. Leadership, planning, management, organizational, supervisory, and financial management skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish positive public relations, and interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Knowledge of electrical engineering equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of progressive managerial, technical, and supervisory experience in the electric utility transmission (115 kV) and distribution (15 kV) operation or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred. *This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr