Manager, Electric Operations (Dorchester, MA)

Eversource; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Possible incentive

Job summary

Eversource is seeking an experienced manager to lead field activities for a site within a geographic region, delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective electric service. You will oversee overhead and underground teams to install, operate, maintain, restore and construct the transmission and distribution systems.

Responsibilities include staff development, policy implementation, and collaboration with HR and other Electric Operations managers to meet service level commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) or more years managing or supervising groups engaged in transmission/distribution or related activities.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of field activities for a site within a geographic region to carry out operations, restoration, maintenance and construction of the electric transmission and distribution systems.
• Provide overhead and underground work crews on a 24/7 basis to execute these processes.
• Manage and develop site staff; coach and develop team; collaborate with HR and other Electric Operations managers.
• Assist with preparation for and execution of restoration efforts with other Electric Operations managers.
• Influence district leaders and civic groups to enhance Eversource presence in communities.

Skills

Transmission & distribution knowledge

Prioritization

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

MS in Engineering or MBA preferred

Job description

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.

This position is jointly accountable, with other Electric Operations managers, for providing safe, reliable and cost-effective electric service to customers.

Under general direction, the manager is responsible for the delivery of field activities for a site within a geographic region in order to carry out the operations, restoration, maintenance and construction of the electric transmission and distribution systems.

Provides overhead and underground work crews on a 24 hour, 7-day per week basis to execute these processes.

This position oversees supervisors and multi-skilled work crews and clerical support within their site.

Essential Functions

Assists with the establishment and monitoring of goals, policies, plans, standards, performance objectives and budget for the site. Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop and implement policies and practices. Monitors operating and financial objectives and ensures alignment with organization and corporate goals. Responsible for the efficient and effective installation, operation, maintenance, restoration and construction of the overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems for the various sites within the geographic region. Oversees development of site staff. Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess technical and behavioral skills required to support operating plans. Manages, selects, coaches, and develops site staff. Works proactively with Community Relations to influence district, city and town leaders and civic groups to provide a local point of contact and to enhance Eversource presence in the communities. Assists in defining and implementing a labor relations strategy that enhances employee productivity and enables the achievement of Electric Operations service level commitments, in collaboration with Human Resources and other Electric Operations managers. Assists with the preparation for, and execution of, restoration efforts in collaboration with other Electric Operations managers.

Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge/Skills Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution issues and activities within the electric utility industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to effectively meet service level commitments.
• Ability to influence and lead people to assure teamwork and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to work with many different constituents, departments, and varied skilled and professional employees to resolve conflicts as needed.
• Must be able to understand strategic and tactical business issues, and effectively communicate important corporate and customer issues to employees.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required of all roles.
• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred.

Experiences

• Ten (10) or more years managing or supervising groups engaged in transmission/distribution or related activities.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License is required.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Must be available to work extended hours as required.

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.
• $158,090.00-$175,650.00
• Worker Type: Regular
• Number of Openings: 1

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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 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.

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. Eversource is 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.