The base salary range for this position is $97,504 to $126,755 and is dependent upon experience and location.
Job Summary
Provides leadership to Operators for all daily operations of AVANGRID Networks Energy Control Centers. Responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, and security of the Company's electric and distribution systems. Oversee the use of the Energy Control System (ECS) SCADA System. Develops departmental goals related to corporate goals and objectives.
Major Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee Energy Control Centers during normal electric operations, electric emergencies, and incident investigations.
Develops, analyzes, and maintains both capital and maintenance budgets within approved limits and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Oversee activities associated with real-time electric and hydro compliance of Federal regulations (NERC and FERC) including training, and system operations during normal and emergency operations.
Review state and federal legislative bills and proposed agency regulations to evaluate the impact on the Company.
Participates in the Company's legislative and regulatory activities and may be required to present testimony.
Is accountable for assisting in the development and implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the ECC SCADA and emergency backup systems.
Oversees labor and equipment resources, balancing service quality and corporate cost-cutting and efficiency provisions.
Oversees ongoing evaluation of products and services to internal and external customers while troubleshooting and finding refinements to those services.
Develops company policy and practices, and interprets State and Federal regulations as they impact the company's method of operation.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Experience may be substituted.
Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of broad experience in electric transmission, distribution systems, SCADA and Outage Management systems, and Energy Control Systems including, emergency restorations, real-time operations and control, and compliance.
Experience in reviewing and analyzing federal and state statutory and regulatory actions.
Thorough working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, PUC and PSC Rules, bargaining unit agreements, and other federal, state, and local regulations and requirements related to the assignment.
Skills/Abilities:
Strong planning, coordinating, and organizational skills.
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and conflict resolution.
Able to foster individual professional development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to communicate effectively with outside regulatory and governmental agencies, as well as the general public.
Competencies
Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and Share
Be a role model
Focus on achieving results
Be agile
Mobility Information
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