Supervisor, Substation Operations (Dedham and Framingham) at Eversource Energy

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience
Five (5) or more years of experience
Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices, procedures, and safety requirements
Detailed knowledge of power system maintenance and operation
Experience in the operation and maintenance of substation facilities (preferred)
Previous supervisory experience (preferred)
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Availability for off-hour on-call responsibility on a rotational basis
Subject to shift work including weekends
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

Responsibilities

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
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
Ensures the reliability and condition of substation assets
Analyzes maintenance data and inputs it accurately 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)
Ensures 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, 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Substation OperationsConstruction ManagementMaintenance PlanningData AnalysisSafety ComplianceCrew SupervisionPerformance ManagementUnion ContractsReliability EngineeringAsset Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this Supervisor role?

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience is required, along with five or more years of experience. Experience in substation operations and maintenance is preferred, as is previous supervisory experience.

Is this a remote position, or what is the work location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the working conditions and schedule like?

The role requires off-hour on-call responsibility on a rotational basis, shift work including weekends, availability for emergency restoration assignments, and travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

What skills and knowledge make a strong candidate for this role?

Candidates should have thorough knowledge of work practices, procedures, safety requirements, and detailed knowledge of power system maintenance and operation. Previous supervisory experience and substation facility experience are preferred.