Eversource

Planner, Operations, Gas

Eversource • $97K — $108K *
Waterbury, CT 06708In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years in Gas Operations or related field
  • Working knowledge of Gas Distribution standards and regulations
  • Strong analytical skills for workload planning and resource allocation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Work Management applications

Responsibilities

  • Generate district work plans and schedules to meet workload demands
  • Monitor workload to maximize productivity and control costs
  • Create and maintain forecasting and staffing models for resource utilization
  • Evaluate procedures and recommend efficiency improvements
  • Collaborate with Compliance Coordinators for district program work
  • Ensure projects are executed timely and cost-effectively
  • Prepare workload status reports for management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Access to competitive health and retirement benefits
  • Potential for performance-based incentives
  • Engagement in emergency restoration assignments to support community needs
Full Job Description
Role and Scope of Position: The Planner, Gas Operations is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the Gas Distribution field workload through accurate forecasting, staffing calculations, scheduling and management reports. Creates, maintains and upgrades short and long-term staffing models and trending forecasts to improve the efficiency of the Gas Operations area. Prepares work schedules for district operations through analysis of projected workload, resource requirements and prescribed time frames. Ensures that work plans and schedules facilitate timely and cost-effective completion of all capital workload including new business, compliance and mandated work, system reliability, and maintenance and construction. Essential Functions:
  • Generates district work plans and schedules that ensure resources are available to meet workload demands. Provides contingency plans to rebalance workload.
  • Monitors current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity, control costs and meets or exceeds service level agreements (SLA's).
  • Creates and maintains accurate short and long-term forecasting and staffing models that ensure the effective utilization of distribution resources.
  • Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects.
  • Works with Compliance Coordinators to distribute district compliance and mandated program work.
  • Ensures that all projects are executed and closed out in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner and according to Company policy.
  • Develops time and cost schedules for district management through analysis of survey statistics and productivity information.
  • Prepares weekly and monthly workload status reports for management.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Technical Knowledge/Skill:
  • Requires working and technical knowledge of specific Distribution departmental activities including construction standards, operating and maintenance procedures and regulations related to Distribution field activity
  • Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Work Management and spreadsheets)
  • Strong analytical skills and demonstrated skill in workload planning and resource allocation
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years in Gas Operations or related field
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.
Mental Aspects:
  • Work includes analyzing, implementing and coordinating.
  • 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.
Please submit a resume with your application. #gasajd #LI-ES3 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: $97,390.00-$108,210.00 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.

Eversource Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

At Eversource, every position contributes to the company's mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service. Our team enjoys a dynamic work environment where professional growth and development are encouraged. With a variety of career paths available, Eversource is a place where your ambition drives your career forward, and where leadership and diversity training ensure you reach your potential.

Innovate and Lead

Eversource is at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices that benefit not only our customers but also our communities. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions for a sustainable future.

Career Development

Eversource is committed to the professional development of its employees. Whether through leadership programs, skills training, or networking opportunities, we provide the tools needed for career advancement and personal growth. Our robust internship programs offer a gateway to full-time employment, giving hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Eversource is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and teamwork. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. The benefits at Eversource go beyond the standard employment package; they empower our employees’ well-being and long-term financial security.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector, Eversource has a position for you. From engineering to customer service, our job opportunities span a wide range of skills and expertise. Ready to start your journey with us? Explore open positions, prepare your resume, and apply through our hiring portal.

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Learn more about Eversource
Size
9,227 employees
Market Cap
$29.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
NASDAQ
ES
* Ladders Estimates

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