New York State Electric & Gas · 1 day ago
Director - Transmission Operations
Ithaca, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $191K/yr
10+ years expNew York State Electric & Gas is seeking a Director of Transmission Operations who will report to the VP of Electric Operations. This role is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational excellence of the transmission system, ensuring compliance and delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission services.
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Hiring Manager
Jason Milarii
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and execute the annual business plan for Transmission Operations, including O&M and Capital budgets. Align transmission strategies with corporate goals for safety, reliability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Monitor performance metrics and adjust resources to ensure goal achievement
Operational Oversight: Lead daily transmission field operations, including system maintenance, outage response, and asset management. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including NYISO and FERC standards. Oversee vegetation management planning and execution for transmission corridors. Direct the execution of Transmission programs, including Transmission Line Inspection (TLI), Wood Pole Inspection and Treatment (WPIT), Associated corrective maintenance, and reliability initiatives
Process Improvement & Innovation: Evaluate and enhance work processes across transmission engineering, planning, and execution. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Leverage technology and operational dashboards to optimize performance
Project & Resource Management: Direct major transmission infrastructure projects from concept through execution. Oversee execution of programs including TLI, WPIT connections, and capital reliability initiatives. Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Manage contractor relationships and ensure quality and safety standards are met
People Leadership: Set performance goals and development plans for direct reports and broader transmission teams. Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as company representative in industry forums, regulatory meetings, and public engagements. Build and maintain relationships with local governments, utilities, and community organizations. Lead coordination efforts during emergencies and system restoration events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, business, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or
Associate's degree and 14 years of relevant experience, or
High School Diploma and 18 years of relevant experience
Prior Supervisory/Management experience
Deep understanding of transmission system design, operations, and regulatory requirements
Proven experience in budget management, project execution, and performance optimization
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage complex problems and drive strategic solutions
Familiarity with transmission vegetation management and asset lifecycle planning
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Experience with NYISO/FERC compliance and transmission reliability standards
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide initiatives
Strong business acumen and commercial thinking
Experience in mentoring and talent development across geographic boundaries
Ability to foster innovation and lead change in a dynamic environment
Company
New York State Electric & Gas
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) was founded in 1852, and today serves 905,005 electricity customers and 271,547 natural gas customers across more than 40% of upstate New York.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.93M2011-03-16Grant· $1M
2002-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2001-06-25Grant· $0.14M
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