Director, Substation Operations
Eversource Energy, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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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. It is responsible for the operations, restoration, construction and corrective maintenance of the company’s substations. The role integrates substation operations, maintenance and construction activities with operations of various Electric Operations areas. It also 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
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.
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 and affirmative action employer. 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.
Other Notes VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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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. It is responsible for the operations, restoration, construction and corrective maintenance of the company’s substations. The role integrates substation operations, maintenance and construction activities with operations of various Electric Operations areas. It also 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
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.
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 and affirmative action employer. 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.
Other Notes VEVRRA Federal Contractor
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