Description
budgeting
emergency response
business planning
process improvement
technology integration
operations management
Directs day to day operations, maintenance and construction activities of the Electric Transmission and Distribution systems in each OpCo under this role’s responsibility. Guarantees that the OpCo has a robust long-term operational plan (investments, technology, budgets) and a clear roadmap to deliver operational goals. Actively participates, takes ownership, and signs-off in all rate case proposals related to operations in the OpCo. Provides leadership and direction to achieve goals (operational and financial), implement change, and foster efficiencies.
Responsibilities include safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, cost-effective resource allocation, staff selection and development, process improvement and oversight, major project management, daily field operations activities, and effective management of operational costs. Directs the activities related to problem resolution and emergency response with other functions. Represents the OpCo from an operational standpoint in all necessary instances (regulators, government, media, society, shareholders, etc.).
- Directs electric operation initiatives, including the preparation of budgets and the tracking, cost control, and reporting of actual O&M and capital expenditures.
- Directs activities related to Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response efforts.
- Directs the development and implementation of the annual business plan for Electric Distribution including O&M and Capital budgets. Directs the progress and reallocates resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, and Customer Service).
- Directs corporate capital and operating budgetary process including forecasting, controlling, and reconciling to insure fiscal responsibility and accountability across the enterprise.
- Directs the activities related to the achievement of corporate and/or regulatory goals and requirements.
- Directs the activities related to representation of the companies for state, regional, or national issues. Acts as liaison for the Company with customers and with state and municipal agencies to coordinate efforts.
- Directs and evaluates work processes. Identifies and implements process improvements. Directs and creates a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvement are continually encouraged from within the organization.
- Leverage technology to improve business processes.
Requirements
electrical engineering
transmission
distribution
project management
15+ years
mba
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
- Thorough knowledge of company, federal and state regulation, safety and compliance policies, and procedures.
- People development skills.
- Business acumen.
- Mentoring ability.
- Able to multi-task.
- Able to solve complex problems.
- Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.
- Project management skills.
- At least 15+ years of technical experience in Electric Transmission and Distribution operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field experience.
- Ability to proactive monitor changing industry trends and develop appropriate strategies / plans.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Advanced negotiation skills.
- Prior management experience.
Benefits
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $237,000 - $296,000
Training + Development
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