Director, Engineering & Asset Optimization for AMI

Versant Power; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Power in Bangor, ME seeks a Director, Engineering, Asset Management & AMI to lead strategic planning and execution for engineering, asset management and AMI. This role ensures safety and reliability of the power system and collaborates with leadership on long-term plans.

The position directs T&D asset management, system planning for DER, AMI operations, and capital budgeting while aligning with FERC, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE and MPUC requirements and driving strategic technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Transmission & Distribution strategic and operational activities.
• Oversees the development and implementation of a T&D Asset Management Program with long term life cycle asset optimization and risk management.
• Leads development of long-term integrated system planning for the T&D System, enabling Distributed Energy Resources.
• Oversees the planning requirements to support the Distributed Generation Program.
• Oversees AMI Operations, data analytics and business support.
• Ensures input from technical teams for technology solutions related to the Technology Roadmap.
• Supports business cases for technology projects and budget alignment.
• Oversees capital budgets and the Capital Investment Plan.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with FERC, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE, MPUC.
• Oversees substation construction and maintenance programs.
• Manages 24x7 T&D System Operations for safe and reliable service.
• Supports leadership development and succession planning within Engineering, Asset Management.
• Identifies capital investments and improvement projects.
• Collaborates with Regulatory on initiatives and docket rulings.
• Supports the System Emergency Operations Plan.

Job description

Versant Power in Bangor, ME seeks a Director, Engineering, Asset Management & AMI to lead strategic planning and execution for engineering, asset management and AMI. This role ensures safety and reliability of the power system and collaborates with leadership on long-term plans.

The position directs T&D asset management, system planning for DER, AMI operations, and capital budgeting while aligning with FERC, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE and MPUC requirements and driving strategic technology initiatives.