Director - Electric Operations

Overview

Leads electric distribution & transmission ops, ensuring safety, reliability and budget goals.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• kpi reporting
• process improvement
• data analysis
• operations coordination
• performance review

Tasks

-Create a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvements are continually encouraged from within the organization. -Oversee departmental initiatives, the preparation of budgets, and the tracking, cost control, and reporting of O&M and Capital expenditures. -Represent the company on various teams or committees regarding state, local, regional, or national issues. Acts as liaison for the Company with customers and with state and municipal agencies to coordinate efforts. -Analyze variances in schedules or budgets and implement corrective actions. -Responsible for employee goal setting and objectives while ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate goals. -Develop and implement the annual business plan for Electric Operations including O&M and Capital budgets. Monitor ongoing progress and reallocate resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, and Customer Service). -Review reports that document performance in meeting departmental, corporate, or regulatory goals and requirements. -Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate reports for leadership. -Oversee and evaluate work processes. Identify and implement process improvements. -Responsible for leading the coordination between the Manager Distribution Operations (fieldwork), Planning and engineering team (field planning & and scheduling), and Stores team (material/logistics). -Reinforce the use of data analysis within the teams for optimum decision-making.

Requirements

• pmp
• master’s
• electrical systems
• project management
• analytics
• leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to proactively monitor changing industry trends and develop appropriate strategies/plans. -Excellent communication and leadership. -Familiarity with budget preparation. -Prior supervisory/management experience. -Master’s Degree. -Contractor oversight/management experience. -Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. -Knowledge of electric maintenance delivery practices. -PMP Certification (Project Management Professional). -Thorough knowledge of company, federal, and state policies and procedures. -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, business, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma and 15 years of relevant experience in electric operations, transmission, distribution, system design, or engineering. -Deep understanding of electrical systems and safety protocols. -Strong analytical and forecasting abilities; strategic decision maker.

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Benefits

-$139,000 - $173,000 (Augusta, ME)

About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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