Asset Management - Distribution Substations

Company: Eversource Energy
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHmr45H8xZE)Job DescriptionRole and Scope of Position:This successful candidate has the primary responsibility for ensuring that the Eversource Business Strategy for the asset replacements capital program is optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. Specific responsibilities include developing coordinated programs and budgets, identifying process improvements with respect to development, approval and management of projects, providing input to the prioritization of the capital programs, and developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other functions.Essential Functions:Capital Program Development:

• Provides input to the development of the capital budget.
• Identifies, initiates, and prioritizes projects for inclusion in the one-year and five-year Capital Budget Plan.
• Works with Engineering, Project Management, and Cost Estimating to develop detailed project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Leads interdisciplinary project team to select the best solution, document alternatives analysis, and present project approval justifications to the Solution Design Committee and/or Eversource Project Approval Committee.Transmission and Distribution Equipment Performance:
  • Develops operational strategies for the utilization of asset resources, considering asset life cycle planning and risk analysis.
  • Analyzes transmission system reliability, including goal setting, reporting, and System Operations Review Committee activities.
  • Develops and issues system performance measures; identifies gaps and opportunities for future project performance improvements.
  • Implements and supports tri-state processes for consistent collection and management of asset data
  • Performs asset data analysis to support Asset Management strategies and equipment replacement programs.
  • Communicates the Asset Management strategy throughout Eversource and to external parties as necessary.Benchmarking:
    • Facilitates benchmarking efforts
    • Identifies best practices and opportunities for future improvement.
    • Oversees the development of asset strategies, tools, and procedures for managing Substation and Transmission Line assets.Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
      • Knowledge of power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.
      • Strong background in process improvement.
      • Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents.
      • Ability to understand and utilize economic, financial, and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.
      • Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversources office automation and information systems.
      • Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
      • Strong communication skills
      • Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
      • Ability to create/manage Microsoft Access Databases, Microsoft Excel databases and associated user interfaces (visual basic, SQL or similar programming ability) is highly desirable.Education:Working towards a bachelors degree in engineering is required. An electrical engineering major is preferred.Worker Type:Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)Number 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 ContractorVaccination Information:Eversource requires all new employees 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 Eversources HR department after you have been made 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.Emergency Response:Responding to emergency situations to meet customers needs is part of every employees 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.

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