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Purpose The Director of Substation Automation is responsible for ensuring the investments and successful implementation of the Substation Automation Project under the Digital Plan strategy, while leveraging the value of global and local technical expertise in support of the project. Responsibilities Participates and sets the general and long-term strategy for the Substations Automation capital investments. Responsible for the preparation of justification documents to support the required level of investments by the Substation Automation Project. May provide technical input and testimony to the Public Utilities Commissions if needed. Coordinates the execution of Substations Automation capital plan with stakeholders (Regulatory, Planning, Procurement, Electric Operations and Projects). Identifies priorities, progress KPIs, monitors adherence to the plan and issues recommendations for improvements in execution. Identifies and measures KPIs to ensure realization of operational benefits for Avangrid and its customers from the deployment of digitalization. Sets general criteria and procedures to ensure an efficient execution of Substations Automation deployment plans. Identifies gaps in current operational processes and proposes improvements to optimize the operational benefits of the digitalization efforts. Ensures coordination of Substations Automation program with all other digitalization streamlines while guaranteeing full alignment with project goals and company standards. Provides technical guidance on Substations Automation in coordination with local standardization groups. Promote global collaboration across country experts to facilitate best practices adoption. Develops a strong relationship with internal areas to direct process change implementation (Customer Service, Processes & Technology, IT, HR, Gas and Electric Operations). Directs and manages subordinate staff. Sets group goals and strategic direction and initiates action plans and assignments to accomplish goals. Develops business plans with technical justifications and economic impact and seeks approval from executives. Provides technical support, guidance, coaching and counseling toward effective performance and appraises individual performance. Develops organizational performance measures and initiates actions to enhance performance. Skills and Requirements Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in electrical transmission and distribution substations with a minimum of 2 years of experience in control and protection systems. Skills/Abilities: Broad knowledge in management of all the stages of a substation project; conceptual design, detail design, construction, and commissioning. Broad experience in procurement processes for equipment and services associated with substation projects. Broad knowledge of substations operation and maintenance. Experience in developing processes, procedures, and performance Competencies - Be a role model- Be agile- Collaborate and Share- Develop Self & Others- Empower to grow- Focus to achieve results- Technical Skills Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables .buttontext7b2494b0614a79a7 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext7b2494b0614a79a7 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #427135 !important; outline: none !important; } AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Learn more about equal employment by following this [link](https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/posterscreenreaderoptimized.pdf "link") If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources department at 203-499-2777 or careers@avangrid.com Nearest Major Market: Rochester
