Supervisor - Electric Maintenance Eng

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses based on performance

401(k) with 12% match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career路径

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company (UI) in Orange, CT is seeking a Supervisor - Electric Maintenance Engineering to lead the maintenance and testing programs for electric substation assets. You will supervise engineers and contractors, guide analyses, and drive improvements in equipment performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective implementations with interaction across Avangrid subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree and substantial field experience required.
• Experience maintaining, testing or designing electrical substation equipment.
• Supervisory experience is a plus; professional licensure is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance engineers and contractors for NYSEG and RG&E substation equipment.
• Develop maintenance processes with Avangrid companies and regulatory standards.
• Justify obsolete equipment replacements through detailed analyses.
• Oversee QA of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with ANSI/IEEE/NETA standards.
• Analyze test data and prepare asset condition and failure reports.
• Develop and monitor budgeting for substation maintenance activities.
• Participate in cross-company groups to align processes and standards.
• Provide regular progress updates and expedite maintenance implementations.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Substation maintenance

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Contract management

Leadership/supervision

Safety compliance

SAP experience

Doble DTA

TOA4

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology

Master's Degree (plus)

Tools

SAP

Doble DTA

TOA4

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor - Electric Maintenance Engineering

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Substations Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance Engineering

Reports in office: Location: Orange, CT

The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $120,000-$160,400

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

Job Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing maintenance and test programs for UI's electric substation assets. This includes supervising, providing technical guidance, and reviewing test results and engineering work related to all maintenance activities for UI electric substation equipment. The Supervisor also evaluates and proposes innovations to improve substation equipment performance, system reliability, and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and provides direction for maintenance engineers and engineering contractors responsible for the maintenance of NYSEG and RG&E substation equipment. (40%).
• Develops maintenance processes and procedures in coordination with other Avangrid operating companies, corporate initiatives, and regulatory compliance with a focus on safety, reliability, innovation, efficiency, and integrity. (10%).
• Provides justification for the replacement of obsolete, nonmaintainable equipment using detailed engineering analysis and industry norms (10%).
• Provides oversight of quality assurance for maintenance activities and measures the effectiveness of maintenance programs to ensure compliance with Avangrid processes, procedures, PSC and NERC regulatory standards, ANSI, IEEE, and NETA electrical equipment testing standards (10%).
• Evaluates test data and performs engineering analyses associatedwith maintenance engineering activities including root cause analysis for failed equipment. Creates reports on asset condition and/or failure analysis. (10%).
• Develops the budget for and manages the expenses associated with all NYSEG and RG&E substation maintenance engineering activities. Provides regular updates on planned vs actual expenditures (10%).
• Participates in working groups with other Avangrid and Iberdrola companies for new initiatives to align processes, share experiences, and develop global standards. (5%)
• Provides regular updates on the progress of maintenance activities. Expedites the implementation of maintenance activities with Substation Operations management when necessary. (5%).

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology
• 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience with electrical equipment maintenance, testing and/or design.
• Candidates with 7 years of experience as an electrical engineer and a thorough knowledge of Avangrid substation equipment, maintenance and testing procedures will also be considered.
• Supervisory experience and/or A Master's Degree is a plus.
• A registered professional engineer or the ability to obtain certification is a plus

Skills and Requirements

• Experience with the interpretation of substation field operating procedures, safety instructions, the national electrical safety code, PSC regulations and reliability metrics.
• Experience with ANSI, IEEE, and NETA electrical equipment testing standards.
• Familiarity with NERC PRC-005 testing requirements a plus.
• Planning, coordinating, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Contract management and negotiating skills.
• Strong supervisor skills and cost benefit analysis skills.
• Experience with SAP, Doble DTA, TOA4 preferred
• The ability to analyze test results for electrical equipment.
• The ability to create detailed reports and process manuals.
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance concepts such as Reliability Centered Maintenance, Condition Based Maintenance, Etc.
• Strong decision-making skills

Company: THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

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