Eversource

Director, Gas Control

Eversource$178K — $198K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, applied science, or a related field; Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in gas distribution, utility, or technical roles.
  • Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations, particularly Control Room Management (49 CFR 192.631).
  • Strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills with a focus on team development.
  • Working knowledge of automation and information systems relevant to gas operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead oversight of the gas distribution system to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
  • Coordinate operations to meet customer needs for supplemental gas, aligning with plant design and contracts.
  • Ensure safe remote operation of the LPG plants, collaborating with LNG/LPG Operations and I&R leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement in telemetry device installations and technology in collaboration with Engineering.
  • Establish standards and performance objectives for Gas Control, aligning with corporate goals and strategic planning.
  • Monitor compliance with security directives, both physical and cyber, ensuring ongoing adherence.
  • Lead the Gas Control team in emergency planning and operational excellence across departments.

Benefits

  • Access to a competitive total rewards program including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • A work environment emphasizing teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Participation in incentive programs based on performance and company goals.
Full Job Description
Role and Scope of Position: Responsible for the operation of the Company’s Gas Control room operation. Direct, oversee and monitor all activity on the distribution system to ensure safe, continuous, and reliable gas service to all customers via a comprehensive control room operation monitoring and controlling all aspect of activity on the gas distribution system. Essential Functions:  • Leads Gas Control's oversight of the gas distribution system ensuring activities are performed in accordance with federal and state regulatory requirements, specifically 49 CFR 192.631 Control Room Management. • Coordinates with LNG and LPG Operations to lead Gas Control in meeting customer needs for supplemental gas as required, in a manner fully supportive of the LNG/LPG plants physical design limitations and the contracts negotiated by Energy Supply. • Oversees the safe, compliant, and effective Gas Control remote operation of the Eversource LPG plants while coordinating with LNG/LPG Operations. • Collaborates with Instrumentation & Regulation (I&R) leadership ensuring alignment focused on safe,  compliant, effective operations. • Leads, partners, and participates with Engineering and I&R in the development and continuous improvement updating of compliant standard telemetry devices and installations, with emphasis on technology improvements and cost-effective telemetry decisions and operation. • Leads the Gas Control team in adoption of API RP 1173 within the control room environment by developing a vision and execution strategy for proactive behaviors and operation which must complement the requirements of 49 CFR 192.631. • Creates meaningful tracking and reporting of productivity and efficiency within the Gas Control department.  • Collaborates with other Gas Operations Directors to manage, balance and coordinate external and internal resources required to meet short- and long-term objectives and performance goals. • Establishes and monitors goals, policies, plans, standards, performance objectives and budget for Gas Control to ensure alignment with both the Gas Organization and corporate goals. • Leads Gas Control and collaborates with other departments in gas curtailment planning, integrated planning, supply planning, and emergencies. • Ensures compliance with Transportation Security Administration security directives for both physical and cyber security.  Monitors and reports as needed for ongoing compliance. • Collaborates with other Gas Directors in developing a robust, consistent, and fully integrated framework of work practices for Gas Control ensuring operational excellence and best in class processes. • Oversees development of area staff.  Ensures accountability of direct reports and develops a mindset of ownership and employee accountability for the team driving needed outcomes and consistent level of productivity and quality of work.    • Drives and leads changes within the team related to internal structure, staffing, schedules, work locations, and other changes that are needed to improve or align the operation of Gas Control with the Gas Business. Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Technical Knowledge/Skill: • Requires thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining Control Room Management • Knowledge of natural gas distribution operations a plus • Requires working knowledge of information technology and the use of the Company’s Gas Business office automation and information systems. • Requires strong administrative, communication and leadership skills. Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, applied science, related discipline or equivalent experience. • Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.                    Experience:       • Minimum of twelve (12) years gas distribution, utility, or technical experience                    Licenses & Certifications: • None Working Conditions: • Must be available to work emergency restoration and work stoppage assignment as required. • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. • Work is performed primarily in an office environment but does require some time in the field to resolve complex problems and keeping up to date with their operation. Mental Aspects: • Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting.  • This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results. 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: $178,600 - $198,920 #LI-ES3 #gasajd 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: $179,030.00-$198,920.00 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. 

About Eversource

Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers. Before its rebranding, the company operated six main subsidiaries: Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P), Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH), Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO), Yankee Gas Services Company (Yankee Gas), NSTAR Electric, and NSTAR Gas. NSTAR itself was the product of corporate mergers and included the former Boston Edison Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Commonwealth Gas, and Cambridge Gas Company. All now currently operate under the Eversource name. Eversource remains Connecticut's largest electric utility, serving more than 1.2 million residential, municipal, commercial and industrial customers in approximately 149 cities and towns. It also serves approximately 229,000 natural gas customers in 73 cities and towns. Eversource is also New Hampshire's largest electric utility, serving more than 500,000 homes and businesses in 211 cities and towns throughout the state. Eversource Energy is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 energy company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts, with several regulated subsidiaries offering retail electricity, natural gas service, and water service to approximately 4 million[6] customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

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Joining Eversource means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to safety, reliability, and innovation in energy. As a leading energy provider in the Northeast, Eversource offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of leadership and growth in the industry.

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Size
9,227 employees
Market Cap
$29.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
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