Director, Gas Maintenance

• Manages all gas leak and non-leak maintenance activities including critical valves, corrosion, inactive services or gate boxes
• Directs other mandated work including inspections, paving and regulatory consent agreements
• Partners with Engineering and Gas Distribution to ensure projects are properly designed, budgeted, completed on time, meet all regulatory and safety requirements
• Identifies opportunities for improving productivity, emergency restoration and customer relations
• Collaborates with other Gas Operations Directors in developing a robust, consistent and fully integrated framework of work practices
• Directs examination of gas leaks and maintenance of gas facilities, potential corrosion and other mandated work through Eversource and contractor crews
• Directs development and implementation of Project Management standards and tools regarding gas leak examinations, gas facility maintenance and other mandated work
• Monitors key performance indicators, identifies trends and takes appropriate actions
• Intercedes to ensure adherence to Eversource labor negotiated and vendor contracts
• Provides technical guidance to staff on emergency response protocol, gas facility maintenance and other mandated gas work
• Acts as a lead Eversource representative developing and maintaining effective relationships with state agencies, municipalities, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders
• Develops a vision for the Gas Maintenance area aligned with Eversource and Gas Operations objectives
• Works with other Eversource organizations to translate maintenance objectives into business cases

• Requires thorough knowledge of gas maintenance standards, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements
• Requires knowledge of design and construction of gas distribution facilities and equipment, as well as the codes and regulations that govern the operation and maintenance of the gas distribution system
• Requires knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of project management techniques, tools and software
• Requires strong administrative, communication and leadership skills
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, related discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of twelve (12) years gas distribution, utility or technical experience

Master's Degree or MBA preferred

• Competitive total rewards program
• Potential incentive