Manager, Field Engineering - South Region, MA

Company: Eversource Energy
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Manager, Field Engineering - South Region, MA 01/18/2021 Locations Plymouth-MA; New Bedford-MA; Westwood-MA; Yarmouth-MA Apply Now Apply Later Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Role and Scope of Position:
This position is accountable for managing the field engineering and lab services process for the company's Transmission and Distribution system in a geographical area. This position has shared responsibility, with the other area Field Engineering managers, for providing cost effective implementation of maintenance, projects execution to world class standards, and service reliability support. This position manages supervisors of multi-skilled work crews performing maintenance, troubleshooting and construction tasks throughout the service territory. This position manages by establishing and monitoring regional goals, policies, plans, standards, performance objectives and budget.Accountable for managing the field engineering and lab services process for Eversource's transmission and distribution system. This position has shared responsibility, with the other area maintenance managers, for providing cost effective implementation of maintenance projects to world class standards. Manages supervisors of multi-skilled work crews performing maintenance tasks the service territory.Essential Functions:

• Manages by establishing and monitoring regional goals, policies, plans, standards, performance objectives and budget.
• Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop and implement policies and practices.
• Manages area financial resources.
• Coordinates activities across other company areas and departments.
• Manages, selects, coaches and develops staff.
• Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess technical and behavioral skills required to support operating plans.
• Implements best practices to achieve efficient and effective maintenance services.
• Manages internal and external service providers.
• Provides data to various areas within Asset Management organization to fulfill performance reporting requirements and forecasts.
• Manages the planning and scheduling of work and resources for the Company maintenance plan.Qualifications:Technical Knowledge/Skills:
  • Requires demonstrated skill in developing a supervisory team, a union workforce and process re-engineering.
  • Prefer knowledge of any applicable compliance regulations and policies, Eversource operating procedures; switching & tagging, ability to read/interpret schematic diagrams, blue prints and vendor instruction manuals.
  • Perfer knowledge of electrical utility maintenance, construction and testing and electric utility equipment including transformers, HV and MV circuit breakers, protective relays & devices, reclosers, switchgear, regulators, fuses, disconnects, arresters, and station batteries. Also, understanding of utility protection and control functions and electric utility testing equipment and softwareEducation:
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (preferred), related discipline or equivalent experience may be considered
    • Master of Science Degree in Engineering or MBA preferredExperience:
      • Minimum of ten years managing or supervising groups engaged in transmission/distribution or related activitiesWorking Conditions:
        • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
        • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.Mental Aspects:
          • Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities to effectively meet service level commitments.--
          • This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
            • Cascade and translate strategies into action plans.
            • Communicate goals and priorities (company, department, team); ensure line of sight
            • Drive accountability/monitor progress
            • Communicate, communicate, communicateBuild Trusting Relationships
              • Role model honesty and integrity in all communication and actions
              • Balance "getting results" with concern for individual needs
              • Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them
              • Track commitments and follow-upManage and Develop People
                • Create individual development plans with direct reports
                • Set realistic performance objectives
                • Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
                • Differentiate performance and provide rewards and recognitionFoster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
                  • Surface and address competing goals
                  • Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between functions
                  • Conduct teambuilding/development processes
                  • Encourage collaboration
                  • Guide team in translating organizational goals into day-to-day workCreate a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
                    • Involve employees/seek input in decision making, on continuous improvement ideas and change
                    • Diversify staff, where possible, in hiring/promotions
                    • Seek opportunities to utilize diverse suppliersLead Change
                      • Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to successfully develop and implement changes in strategy, priorities and work processes
                      • Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
                      • Act optimistically to influence others to embrace changeFocus on the Customer
                        • Ensure that we have processes in place to deliver on our customer promise and provide superior customer service
                        • Be a role model for the business on delivering superior customer service Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 EEO Statement Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 Apply Now Apply Later Sign up here for job alerts and communications from Eversource. Email Enter Category, Location or Category/Location pair and click "Add." Job Category Location
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