Team Lead, Siting
Company: Eversource
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
As part of a project-based matrixed organization and working
with Project team members, subject matter experts, other Eversource
departments and external stakeholders, develop and manage siting
strategies and tactics to support Transmission, Transmission
Maintenance and other applicable work activities ("projects" or
"project"). Responsible for leading the determination of project
siting and Siting-supported permit strategies, developing siting
filings and managing the siting process through construction and
post-construction compliance, leading and coordinating this effort
, as required, for a portfolio of projects. Closely coordinate with
the Siting Team to ensure that messages conveyed to agencies or
other outside stakeholders are clear, consistent and aligned.
Responsible for managing and mitigating risk, with respect to key
project information such as project scope, schedule and cost,
during the siting phase of the project.Eversource Energy is the
largest Energy delivery company in New England. We support 3.7
million Gas and Electric customers across CT, MA and NH. -Be a part
of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer
service. - -ENERGY- BRINGS US TOGETHER!! -Role and Scope of
Position: - Assists with the development of and manages Siting
strategies and tactics in support of Transmission, Transmission
Maintenance and other applicable work activities ("projects").Leads
the project siting and Siting -supported permit strategies,
developing the Siting filings and managing the Siting process
through construction, leading and coordinating this effort between
the Project Teams, external SMEs and agency staff for a portfolio
of projects. Coordinates with the Siting Team to ensure messages
conveyed to agencies or outside stakeholders are clear, consistent
and aligned.Responsible for managing and mitigating risk, with
respect to key project information such as, project scope, schedule
and cost, throughout the siting phase of the project.Essential
Functions: -
- Determines and manages the implementation of specific siting
and Siting-supported permitting strategies and tactics applicable
to regulatory and other key stakeholders, collaborating with
respective SMEs, e.g., Environmental, Regulatory Affairs, Real
Estate, Engineering, Siting and Construction Services (SCS),
etc.
- Manages the development of all Siting and Siting-supported
permit documents including applications, petitions, sub-petitions,
Section 72 Determinations, Notice of Exemptions, project change
requests, reports and other submittals
- Manages associated inputs, testimony, exhibits, data/record
request responses from Project Team and/or other SMEs to meet
regulatory deadlines; Works with Project Management and other SMEs
on witness coaching and other individualized preparation to achieve
Company expectations
- Responsible oversight of a team of Siting Specialists and
associated contractor support, including oversight of their
contracts and review/approval of monthly invoices. - Provides
guidance on response to escalated siting/permitting issues and
manages these issues to resolution, updates management and/or
affected stakeholders to minimize risk to the project and potential
for further escalation
- Participates in field constructability reviews/site walkdowns
to assess project risk and property/community impacts and aids in
the development of impact mitigation plans
- Manages Project-related interactions with the agencies, parties
and intervenors or other key stakeholders
- Develops and manages the timing and release of all
project-based regulatory-required notices and publications; manages
ongoing training of field contractors to ensure their understanding
and compliance with the project regulatory requirements
- Ensures compliance with the approved project - per the
declarations and statements made by the Project in the siting
filings and during the regulatory process and with the regulatory
requirements pursuant to the project work activities including:
- Decisions and Orders; Orders of Condition; Declaratory Rulings;
Permit Conditions
- Works with Company subject matter experts, (e.g. Project
Management, SCS, Environmental, Real Estate, Construction,
Community Relations and others) to develop necessary presentations
and project materials to support external project
communications
- Coordinates closely with SCS on the logistics associated with
siting and permitting hearings, open house and related events that
may be required or conducted by local and/or state
councils/boardsTechnical
Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:Technical
Knowledge/Skill: -
- Strong understanding of the applicable Siting and
Siting-supported permit requirements or other regulatory
processes
- Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage multiple
priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ability to provide both strategic insight and perform
detail-based analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record in planning, coordinating and managing
diverse projects or activities
- Ability to interact effectively with agency staff and/or other
key stakeholders
- Foundational understanding of electric utility
infrastructure
- Experience in management and oversight of contractors
preferred
- Experience in managing contracts and reviewing invoices
preferredEducation:
- Bachelor's Degree in Land Use Planning, Environmental,
Engineering, Law or related discipline or equivalent experience - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Experience:
- -Five (5) to ten (10) years utility, siting, regulatory,
project management or related experience. - - - Overall working
experience of a minimum of 10 years required. - - - - - - -
- Supervisory experience preferred - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Licenses & Certifications: - -
- None requiredWorking 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
- Communicate priorities and goals (company, department,
team)
- Show how employee's work fits in
- Provide business updates, news
- Communicate, communicate, communicateBuild Trusting
Relationships
- Role model honesty/integrity in communication and action
- Balance "getting results" with concern for individual
needs
- Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know themManage and
Develop People
- Set realistic performance objectives and expectations
- Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
- Recognize good performance
- Visit crews in the field
- Remove obstacles to day-to-day performance
- Provide tools, information, trainingFoster Teamwork and
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between work
groups/departments
- Encourage collaboration/peers helping peersCreate a Diverse,
Inclusive Workforce
- Ask for employee input on work process/practice improvements
and before implementing change that will affect them
- Encourage ideasLead Change
- Deliver effective, positive communications about change to your
team
- Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to successfully implement changes
in priorities and work processes
- Respond positively to new demands or circumstancesFocus on the
Customer
- Ensure that everyone on the team understands our customer
promise and provides superior customer service
- Be a role model for the team on delivering superior customer
serviceVaccination Information: Eversource requires an individual
who is newly hired into this position to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns
regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to
discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after a
decision has been made about whether or not to make you a
conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require
applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a
conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable
laws requiring reasonable accommodation.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. -Worker
Type:RegularNumber of Openings:1EEO StatementEversource 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.VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Keywords: Eversource, Hartford , Team Lead, Siting, Other , Hartford, Connecticut
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