Outage Planning Specialist- (HYBRID

Role and Scope of Position

Responsible for performing risk assessments for impacts to the Distribution System associated with Transmission and Distribution Outages. This role acts as a liaison between Engineering and Operations for gathering load studies, contingency planning, and overall risk assessment to the Distribution System. This individual will work with outside groups and develop strategies to minimize customer exposure for both Transmission and Distribution Outages.

• Chairs the Single Contingency Load Loss (SCLL) committee and acts as a liaison between the SOC and Transmission Projects, Distribution Projects, Substation Operations, and Field Engineering groups requesting outages.
• Review outages initiated by other companies external to Eversource that can create SCLL conditions.
• Identify risks associated with Transmission or Distribution Outages and works with associated groups to minimize the risk to system by reducing the recall of outages, reducing the outage window, limiting the impact to sensitive customers.
• Coordinates Distribution Operations with Transmission Operations.
• Identifies SCLL’s and any other system reliability need that will impact Distribution Operations.
• Attends pre-construction meetings for Transmission Construction/Projects affecting Distribution when needed.
• Communicates request/plans via requesting mechanism/tool in preparation for planned, unplanned, or possible anticipated contingency situations.
• Monitors system and equipment loading during high heat periods and utilizes tools to identify overloaded circuits, equipment, etc.
• Reviews and updates contingency plans, off-load plans, dynamic loop disabling in preparation for summer preparedness.
• Evaluate existing processes within the SOC to look for process improvements.

Technical Knowledge / Skill:
Requires a demonstrated skill in power systems analysis; technical understanding of the parameters and functions of the operation of the power delivery system and of power system theory; and in working with advanced electric system modeling software, as developed by the Company and/or knowledge of utility system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes.

Requires the ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).

• Knowledge of utility Transmission and Distribution system design, operations, maintenance, and construction principles and practices, safety standards and business processes.
• Knowledge of electric distribution system operations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with various levels of the organization and outsiders involved with electric distribution operations.
• Ability to analyze electric distribution system problems and act accordingly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or experience.

• 3 – 5 years related electrical utility experience performing load studies, contingency planning and load forecasting.

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

• 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

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $95,480.00 – $.

Worker Type:
Regular

Number of Openings: 1

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.

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