Avangrid · 1 week ago
Manager - Gas System Planning
Avangrid is a company focused on energy solutions, and they are seeking a Manager for their Gas System Planning Group. The role involves managing a team of engineers to ensure optimal performance of gas transmission and distribution systems while maintaining documentation and long-term capital planning.
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Responsibilities
Rate case support
Oversee and manage employees performing hydraulic modeling of gas distribution systems, gas facility capital project recommendations, interface and support Operations, Gas Supply. Regulatory Affairs, Marketing and Economic Development to achieve relevant Company goals
Oversee and manage employees responsible for maintaining the Gas System Planning Manual, gate/regulator station records and recommendations, and 10-year capital plan
Investigates potential and actual failures of gas delivery systems and recommends corrective actions
Updates and revises value sectionalizing for all Divisions
Represent the company in public outreach efforts, including public meetings as requested
Develop appropriate metrics and reports
Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency
Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering required
Minimum 7-10 years relevant gas distribution design experience. PE license desirable. PMP desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of gas transmission and distribution design
Demonstrated experience in managing large teams
Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives
Proven track record of achieving result in high pressure and high-profile assignments
General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment
Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management
Knowledge of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements
Rate Case support
Preferred
Oversee and manage employees performing hydraulic modeling of gas distribution systems, gas facility capital project recommendations, interface and support Operations, Gas Supply, Regulatory Affairs marketing and Economic Development to achieve relevant Company goals
Oversee and manage employees responsible for maintaining the Gas System Planning Manual, gate/regulator station records and recommendations, and a 10-year capital plan
Investigates potential and actual failures of gas delivery systems and recommends corrective actions
Updates and revises valve sectionalizing for all Divisions
Represent the company in public outreach efforts, including public meetings as requested
Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and adoption of new technologies
Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels
Awareness to communicate and present information effectively at all levels
Awareness and understanding of key business drivers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts
Energizing leader that processes strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, detail-oriented, thorough and results-focused
Ability to follow up and follow through with action items and dependencies
Familiarity with budget preparation
Adept at putting together business cases to support program objectives
Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and line managers
Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
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