Manager - Gas Control & SCADA

Connecticut Natural Gas; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth opps

Generous performance-based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION is seeking a senior leader to manage Gas Control and SCADA operations, overseeing safety, reliability, and security of gas transmission and distribution systems. You will provide leadership, budgets, personnel management, compliance accountability, system enhancements, and 24x7 support.

Responsibilities include directing daily activities, staffing, budgets, audits, and cross-functional coordination while supporting system upgrades and emergency response

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 8 years of supervisory and control room experience.
• Or associate degree and 10 years of supervisory and control room experience.
• Or High School Diploma and 12+ years of supervisory and control room experience.
• Leadership, communication, analytical, project management, engineering management, administrative, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of interdepartmental operations and demonstrated storm restoration leadership.
• Travel required

Responsibilities

• Direct daily and long-term operational activities and staff priorities.
• Manage staffing, performance, development, hiring, disciplinary actions, and succession planning.
• Oversee budgets, cost controls, capital planning, resource allocation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain SCADA databases, telemetry data, EMS information, and supporting control systems.
• Prepare for and support federal and state audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, state requirements, and company operating procedures during normal and emergency conditions.
• Develop and maintain Control Room Management plans, operating procedures, and reliability practices.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and procedural issues with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support system upgrades, maintenance initiatives, infrastructure projects, and emergency response activities.
• Represent the company on industry committees, forums, and working groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Engineering management

Administrative skills

Decision making

Storm restoration leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Milford, CT

Reports to: Sr Director, Projects & Engineering Services

Work Type: Office

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $140,000 to $176,000 plus up to 16% bonus

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Summary

Manage Gas Control and SCADA operations and engineering functions supporting the safety, reliability, and security of gas transmission and distribution systems. Provide leadership, budget oversight, personnel management, compliance accountability, system enhancements, emergency backup center operations, and 24x7 operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily and long-term operational activities and staff priorities.
• Manage staffing, performance, development, hiring, disciplinary actions, and succession planning.
• Oversee budgets, cost controls, capital planning, resource allocation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain SCADA databases, telemetry data, EMS information, and supporting control systems.
• Prepare for and support federal and state audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, state requirements, and company operating procedures during normal and emergency conditions.
• Develop and maintain Control Room Management plans, operating procedures, and reliability practices.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and procedural issues with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support system upgrades, maintenance initiatives, infrastructure projects, and emergency response activities.
• Represent the company on industry committees, forums, and working groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 8 years of supervisory and control room experience; OR associate degree and 10 years of supervisory and control room experience; OR High School Diploma and 12+ years of supervisory and control room experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Leadership, communication, analytical, project management, engineering management, administrative, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of interdepartmental operations and demonstrated storm restoration leadership.
• Travel required

Company

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION

Mobility Information

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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date

November-30-2026