Manager - Regional Operations
Avangrid

Job Info

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Position Information:

Title: Manager - Regional Operations

Location: Augusta, ME

Pay Range: $122,000 - $153,000

Schedule: Office

Scope of Work:

Manage one or more regional areas of the T&D Electric System. Provide leadership and direction to achieve goals and implement change. Responsibilities include safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, cost-effective resource allocation, staff selection and development, process improvement and oversight, major project management and daily field operations activities. Coordinate and participate in problem-resolution and emergency response with other functions and subject matter experts. Ensure administrative matters such as payroll, budgets, performance reviews, safety, scheduling, and work management reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Requires contact with the public, contractors, local government agencies and officials, other utilities, and the media. Requires extensive travel throughout region and occasional travel outside region.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement annual business plan including O&M and Capital budgets. Monitor ongoing progress and reallocate resources as necessary to ensure goal achievement (Safety, Reliability, Financial, and Customer Service).

2. Oversee and evaluate work processes. Identify and implement process improvements. Create a climate of innovation, in which ideas for process improvement are continually encouraged from within the organization. May be responsible for reporting and performance tracking.

3. May be responsible for Senior Management budget analysis, KPI and mandated inspection reporting.

4. Select, train, and develop personnel. Guide and appraise work of subordinates. Reward and discipline as appropriate.

5. Coordinate key contract bids and awards with Procurement. Research and resolve invoice processing and payments with Finance and Procurement. Ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and safe work procedures as established in the APM and SOPs.

6. Oversee, support and participate in service restoration process during electric emergencies. Coordinate cross-functional problem solving.

7. Resolve employee relations, labor relations, and customer relations issues with a strong emphasis on developing & nurturing long-term constructive relationships with, peers, subordinates, and union leadership.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience; or an Associate degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or a High School Diploma and 15 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of electric system construction, operations, planning and related IT systems.

Skills/Abilities:

• Managerial and leadership skills.

• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Act as mediator/negotiator with all business partners.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to administer budgets, contracts, staffing needs, performance management goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate with Utility professionals across the company and industry.
• Ability to develop and manage a safe work environment.
• Prior project management experience preferred.
• Leadership experience in a union environment preferred.

Mobility Information

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.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.

Our Selection Process:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by Federal or State law.

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Mobility Information

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

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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.
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