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Role and Scope of Position:

Manage, lead and oversee effective SCADA system operations in support of Gas Control and other applications associated with Gas Control. Contribute to providing a reliable and continuous supply of natural gas to customers while ensuring the safety and risk reduction by ensuring continuous, reliable monitor and control capabilities on the Eversource Gas System. This position ensures achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the Company mission.

This is a hybrid position. The first 90 days are full-time in the office.

Essential Functions:

• Leads SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on multiple projects and provides oversight and guidance
• Coordinates with project managers, engineers, and SME’s to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
• Reviews and provides constructive input for operational changes, projects and provides technical input;
• Leads, oversees, and implements the development of technical SCADA requirements including networking design,
• Manages and participates in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of control logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Manages and participates in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of Human Machine Interface (HMI) software.
• Manages, installs, maintains and troubleshoots the SCADA networks and the SCADA PCs.
• Insures that work on new and modified control systems includes preparation of project scope and P & ID drawings through user interview, PLC and HMI program testing, documentation and training.
• Insures in-house and consultant compliance with the SCADA standards.
• Monitors in detail the SCADA programming, testing and startup work.
• Creates and maintains up to date records and documentation on SCADA network and PLC installations.
• Manages SCADA tag databases and coordinates any necessary changes.
• Insures that SCADA data is backed-up on local nodes and on the network archive system.
• Ensures proper training is conducted with all personnel on the SCADA programs
• Oversee work schedules, ensure coverage and perform ongoing reviews and management of the SCADA employees
• Liaises with Operational Technology to evaluate and integrate security technologies to protect OT assets effectively.
• Liaises with corporate IT group to insure corporate policies and procedures are followed.
• Assess emerging technologies and trends to enhance the company’s security and reliability
• Manages and maintains support systems for Gas Control, including OpLog, TiPs, GDA, PI, and others as needed.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires a high degree of knowledge in State and Federal codes specifically 49 CFR 192.631, LNG and LP Plant operation, natural gas transmission and distribution system configuration, pipeline construction techniques and methods, and gas regulator station /SCADA system operations
• Must possess excellent communication and training skills
• Must understand gas pressure and flow relationships, remote telemetering, and remote control
• Requires strengths in GIS mapping systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power Point, Visio, and Lotus Notes
• Must have excellent work management, prioritization skills
• Must possess the ability to read and understand plans, schematics and GIS systems.
• This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business related Discipline or equivalent experience

Experience :

• Minimum of ten (10) years related work experience in an operational/managerial environment

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $137790 to $153100.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects :

Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Cascade and translate strategies into action plans.
• Communicate goals and priorities (company, department, team); ensure line of sight
• Drive accountability/monitor progress
• Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Role model honesty and integrity in all communication and actions
• Balance “getting results” with concern for individual needs
• Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them
• Track commitments and follow-up

Manage and Develop People

• Create individual development plans with direct reports
• Set realistic performance objectives
• Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
• Differentiate performance and provide rewards and recognition

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Surface and address competing goals
• Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between functions
• Conduct teambuilding/development processes
• Encourage collaboration
• Guide team in translating organizational goals into day-to-day work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

• Involve employees/seek input in decision making, on continuous improvement ideas and change
• Diversify staff, where possible, in hiring/promotions
• Seek opportunities to utilize diverse suppliers

Lead Change

• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to successfully develop and implement changes in strategy, priorities and work processes
• Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
• Act optimistically to influence others to embrace change

Focus on the Customer

• Ensure that we have processes in place to deliver on our customer promise and provide superior customer service
• Be a role model for the business on delivering superior customer service

Please submit a resume with your application.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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.