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Eversource Energy

Senior Supervisor, Electric Field Operations (RSO-Underground)

Eversource Energy, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Senior Supervisor, Electric Field Operations (RSO-Underground) Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Provides leadership to ensure the safe, timely and efficient completion of work efforts relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency restoration of the electric distribution and transmission systems. Ensures effective coordination among and between individuals and departments in the district/division. Actively promotes and enforces a safety-first work environment and positive safety culture. Engages and motivates employees to deliver the best possible customer experience.

Responsibilities (Senior Supervisor)

Serves as the local technical lead or coach for other supervisors

Develops and coaches other supervisors in various aspects of their role

Authorizes re-allocation of resources in situations where conflicting priorities exist

Drives innovation and change in business processes

Leads area work center activities during manager absence

Represents manager at department, customer, and community meetings

Essential Functions:

Accountable for the safe execution of field activities. Sets safety expectations with employees. Resolves safety issues/concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. Promotes continuous learning of safe work methods, practices, and procedures.

Makes decisions and prioritizes work to ensure the safe and appropriate use of assigned resources.

Sets clear expectations and provides ongoing feedback to employees regarding their performance. Conducts comprehensive performance reviews per applicable bargaining unit contract.

Responsible for the proper application of local union contracts and agreements. Works with managers and employees to resolve grievances and concerns in a timely and complete manner.

Participates in pre-construction reviews and coordinates work with other utilities, other Eversource departments, and outside contractors as necessary.

Ensures work is completed within budgetary guidelines.

Prepares, reviews, and approves time, expense, materials and other company records in an accurate and timely manner.

Demonstrates a customer-first attitude and collaborates with employees and other departments to resolve customer issues.

Fulfills storm duty assignments and participates in on-call rotation as required.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of methods, work practices, and procedures regarding the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of electric T&D facilities and infrastructure at both secondary and primary operating voltages. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must maintain switching and tagging qualifications. Strong knowledge of computers and ability to learn IT tools; proficient with PC applications (Word, Excel).

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience required.

Experience:

Minimum of eight (8) years of related experience. Previous supervisory experience required; experience in electric distribution preferred. Demonstrated ability to serve as local technical lead or coach, develop and coach others, lead area work center activities during manager absence, and represent Eversource in meetings.

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid Motor Vehicle License required. DOT Driver’s License preferred.

Working Conditions

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Work is conducted outside, in varied conditions and terrain including adverse weather; office duties as needed. Requires sitting, walking, standing, stair climbing and paperwork.

Drives to various job site locations and customer premises to supervise work, and review or discuss construction job requirements.

May work with computers for long periods of time during the day.

Subject to shift work including weekends and on-call rotations.

Emergency restoration assignments may require long hours and responding outside normal responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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