Senior Supervisor, Substation Operations

Eversource; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Connecticut seeks a Senior Supervisor to lead substation construction, maintenance and repair, overseeing crews and maintaining a safety-first culture. You will analyze maintenance data, coordinate staffing, and ensure asset reliability while driving customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities include coaching other supervisors, allocating resources during peak needs, and representing the team at meetings; travel between MA/CT/NH is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent related experience is required.
• Senior Supervisor with 8–10 years of related supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in substation operation and maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises crews in construction and maintenance for T&D substations.
• Coordinates staffing, materials, and equipment with other sections.
• Ensures reliability and condition of substation assets.
• Leads safety initiatives and coaches staff on performance.

Skills

Substation maintenance

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

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.

Role and Scope of Position

Provides leadership for the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment. Analyzes historical inspection, maintenance, test and operational data to establish appropriate maintenance requirements for equipment. Actively promotes and enforces a safety-first work environment and positive safety culture. Engages and motivates employees to deliver the best possible customer experience. At the Senior Supervisor level, in addition to the duties listed above, responsibilities include:

• Serves as the local technical lead or coach for other supervisors
• Develops and coaches other supervisors in various aspects of their role (i.e. – managing crew performance, daily job briefings and work site visits, safety, O&M/Capital accounting, etc.)
• Authorizes re-allocation of resources in situations where conflicting priorities exist (i.e. – greater than expected field employee absence, re-configures crews)
• Drives innovation and change in business processes
• Leads area work center activities during manager absence
• Represents manager at department, customer, and community meetings

Essential Functions

Supervises crews in construction and maintenance activities for T&D substations. Coordinates maintenance and construction of assigned assets by making arrangements for staffing, materials and equipment with other sections such as Maintenance, Field Communications/Engineering, Control Centers and contractors according to prescribed schedules and methods Responsible for the reliability and condition of substation assets Analysis of maintenance data and its accurate input directly into company database Sets clear expectations and provides ongoing feedback to employees regarding their performance. Effectively addresses performance issues. Conducts comprehensive performance reviews (per applicable bargaining unit contract). Responsible for the proper application of local union contracts and agreements. Works with managers and employees to resolve grievances and concerns in a timely and complete manner. Directs safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the group, and monitors safety performance. Champions efforts to achieve world-class excellence regarding safe work practices and procedures, and safety performance. Demonstrates and role models a customer-first attitude. Seeks to quickly resolve customer issues by collaborating with employees and other departments.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements Detailed knowledge of power system maintenance and operations Education: Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent related experience is required. Experience: Senior Supervisor: Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of related experience is required. Previous supervisory experience is required, experience in substation operation and maintenance is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to: Serve as the local technical lead or coach for other supervisors
• Develop and coach others
• Lead area work center activities during manager absence
• Professionally represent Eversource in Manager’s absence at department, customer, and community meetings

Working Conditions

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

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: $139,690.00-$155,210.00

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 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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. We are a company 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.