Inservice Training Director jobs in New Britain, CT

Director, Electric System Operations Training and Procedures

Essential Functions:

• Identifies and implements system-wide best practices via process, procedures, technology & training, in collaboration with peers, to achieve and maintain safe, reliable electric system operations.
• Responsible for the design & implementation of the Transmission and Distribution initial and requalification System Operator training programs.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution system operating procedures for the control centers, including processes with interfacing organizations.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with industry standards including NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE requirements within the System Operations Training Program and operating procedures; accountable for related audits.
• Responsible for overseeing the Eversource Switching & Tagging / Authorized Person processes including stakeholder input, required updates, and change management.
• Responsible for development & implementation of initial & refresher ERP OMS training
• Responsible for change management associated with Control Center IT applications such as OMS, SCADA, DMS, iTOA along with other electric system IT business applications in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Ensure system configuration control is supported through related processes, technology, and station procedures
• Oversee retention and development of SOTP staff. Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess required technical and behavioral skills to support department responsibilities. Leads, manages, selects, coaches and develops staff.
• Establishes and monitors goals, policies, plans, standards, performance objectives and budget for SOTP. Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop and implement policies and practices. Establishes operating and financial objectives and aligns organizational and corporate goals.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires extensive knowledge of the design, operations and maintenance of substation and electric Transmission and Distribution infrastructure.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of transmission & distribution system procedures, processes, operations, and technology including SCADA and OMS systems.
• Requires extensive knowledge of industry standards including NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE requirements
• Requires experience with the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred.

Experiences:

• Minimum of twelve (12) years managing or supervising groups engaged in transmission or distribution operations, with a minimum of five (5) years leading and managing electric system operations, switching and outage management. Control center experience, and responsibility for training & procedure programs preferred.
• Certification as a NERC Certified Transmission Operator preferred

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.

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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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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.