Manager, Gas Operations

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Role and Scope of Position:

This position manages and leads operational activities in a geographic area ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.

Essential Functions:

- Leadership – This position requires skills that enable motivating the entire department. They must possess the ability to provide clear direction and give feedback to employees. They must have the ability to lead a successful team.

- Safety and Code Compliance – They must possess a full understanding of federal, state and company codes and standards, ensuring compliance. In addition, they are responsible for their area’s safety program, ensuring customer and employee safety.

- Emergency Response – Each area manager must have a comprehensive operating knowledge of their area to allow them to effectively and safely conduct emergency response. Our customers and employees’ safety, as well as system reliability, depend on their abilities to react under emergency conditions.

- The area manager is responsible for developing and maintaining their budget. They are responsible for ensuring the department runs efficiently within their committed budget. They are expected to develop creative solutions to improve productivity and efficiency, including new technology.

- The area manager must understand the fundamentals of providing excellent customer service. They must ensure their area is meeting the goals of the system in providing superior customer service.

- This position requires that clear direction is given to their employees. Our customers and employees’ safety and system reliability depend on clear communication and dynamic training. All employees look to the department manager for their direction problem resolution. They must possess vast operating knowledge to allow for excellent judgement and sound decision-making ability.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

- Requires knowledge of design and construction of gas distribution facilities and equipment, as well as the codes and regulations that govern the operation and maintenance of the gas distribution system.

- Requires strong administrative, communication and leadership skills.

- Knowledge of federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and state code requirements related to gas operations and construction projects preferred.

- Also requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education:

- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.

- Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.

Experience:

- Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of gas distribution, utility or technical experience.

- Previous supervisory or leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

- None

Working Conditions:

- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

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

- This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

Please submit a resume with your application.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

$141,440.00-$157,150.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

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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