Substation Operations Supervisor: Lead the Grid Safely

Rhode Island Energy; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Energy in Rhode Island seeks a Supervisor of Substation Operations to lead a team of 5–15 field staff, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of electrical services. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies while optimizing performance on daily tasks and projects.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage resources, and guide the team through complex switching and field operations to support reliable power delivery and

Qualifications

• Basic electricity and electric theory training or equivalent knowledge.
• 5 years of qualifying experience or equivalent supervisory experience.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of tools and systems in the area.
• Knowledge of transformers, circuit breakers, switches, metering and power quality.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and RI Energy safety rules.
• Ability to work off-hours and travel for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 5-15 field staff daily to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with RI Energy safety policies and standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside agencies to meet SLAs.
• Collect and organize information for regulatory and leadership use.
• Plan resources and execute instructions per policies and processes.
• Monitor practices to ensure regulation compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical theory

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Operational planning

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical school

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Electrical diagrams interpretation

Job description

Rhode Island Energy in Rhode Island seeks a Supervisor of Substation Operations to lead a team of 5–15 field staff, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of electrical services. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies while optimizing performance on daily tasks and projects.

You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, manage resources, and guide the team through complex switching and field operations to support reliable power delivery and