Location: Vestal, NYWork type: Office (on-site)The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $90,856 to $125,113.Job SummaryResponsible for safe and reliable operation of the Distribution Electric System and all associated distribution and substation assets. Coordinates and directs the activity of field employees and ECC operators in the operation and maintenance of the Company's distribution electric power system and gas system as applicable. Has the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Distribution Electric System. Monitors and responds to distribution electric power system reliability events and operating parameter violations. Directs the switching of Company and interconnected electric distribution power system facilities to maintain safety and operate within respective reliability criteria.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitors and evaluates electric power system alarms and events, prepares and initiates corrective action response utilizing Distribution Network Analysis (DNA) along with the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). Anticipates and responds to actual or predicted thermal and voltage violations on the distribution electric power system. Provides direction and assistance to operations staff during electric and/or gas system emergencies. Prepare reports on system disturbances and events as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for complying with the applicable reliability standards and the applicable ISO, Regulatory authorities, and internal policy and procedure.</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates reliability impact of planned maintenance outages. Reviews and directs the switching of Company electric distribution facilities for scheduled inspection, maintenance, and testing to follow all applicable safety rules &amp; procedures and coordinates efforts with Transmission Operations when applicable.</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates and directs the response to spontaneous distribution, generation, or substation equipment outages. Initiates action to manage and limit risk of uncontrolled failure of components or cascading outages of the interconnection. Plans emergency isolation and restoration activity to minimize duration and number of customers interrupted to achieve CAIDI/SAIFI reliability targets</li></ul><ul><li>During normal and emergency conditions, has the authority to direct timely and appropriate real-time actions. Has authority to shed firm load to prevent or alleviate Operating Limit violations. These actions are performed without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within the organization.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides operations and communications interface with NY or NE ISO and Distribution Energy Resources located in the Company's area.</li></ul><ul><li>As applicable, directs after-hours customer service trouble dispatch activity including the dispatch of field operations crews in response to electric and gas distribution trouble and emergencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Schedule shifts and provide technical guidance and expertise to employees engaged in the operation of the electric and/or gas system. Develop and implement general operating practices, procedures, and methods that promote the safe and reliable operation of the electric power system. Direct, plan, document, review and/or appraise the work of direct reports, provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action if required.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology or related field of study or an A.A.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years related experience</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Experience<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of interconnected electric power system operations, generation characteristics, electrical equipment operations, system protection desirable</li><li>Experience and knowledge of energy control systems and electric power system network analysis applications desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), OMS (Outage Management System) and GIS (Geographic Information System)</li><li>Familiarity with Switching and Tagging procedures and OSHA Electric Safety Standards</li><li>Knowledge of customer service procedures desirable.</li><li>Supervisory experience and knowledge of labor relations practices desirable where applicable.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Results and proactive orientation.</li><li>Strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills.</li><li>Able to make operational decisions under pressure.</li><li>Able to take on special projects.</li><li>Demonstrated administrative and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Able to operate computer and communication equipment and Analytic applications.</li><li>Required to work a 24X7 shift rotation shifts that includes nights holidays, and weekends.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with all areas of the company.</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Delivering for the Business:<ul><li>Global view of the Business - COMPETENT</li><li>Achieving Results and continuous improvements - COMPETENT</li><li>Initiative - ADVANCED</li><li>Innovation &amp; Creativity - COMPETENT</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Relationships:<ul><li>Flexibility &amp; Globalization - ADVANCED</li><li>Customer Focus - COMPETENT</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing - COMPETENT</li><li>Team Work - COMPETENT</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Leadership:<ul><li>Team management - COMPETENT</li><li>Developing Others - COMPETENT</li></ul></li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li><li>Focused on Results</li><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li><li>Communication</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>DisclaimerAVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for Additional Disclaimer InformationAvangrid 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#LI-AV1Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease 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.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. 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 People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:February-27-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Supervisor - Distribution System Ops

Location: Vestal, NYWork type: Office (on-site)The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $90,856 to $125,113.Job SummaryResponsible for safe and reliable operation of the Distribution Electric System and all associated distribution and substation assets. Coordinates and directs the activity of field employees and ECC operators in the operation and maintenance of the Company's distribution electric power system and gas system as applicable. Has the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Distribution Electric System. Monitors and responds to distribution electric power system reliability events and operating parameter violations. Directs the switching of Company and interconnected electric distribution power system facilities to maintain safety and operate within respective reliability criteria.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitors and evaluates electric power system alarms and events, prepares and initiates corrective action response utilizing Distribution Network Analysis (DNA) along with the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). Anticipates and responds to actual or predicted thermal and voltage violations on the distribution electric power system. Provides direction and assistance to operations staff during electric and/or gas system emergencies. Prepare reports on system disturbances and events as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for complying with the applicable reliability standards and the applicable ISO, Regulatory authorities, and internal policy and procedure.</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates reliability impact of planned maintenance outages. Reviews and directs the switching of Company electric distribution facilities for scheduled inspection, maintenance, and testing to follow all applicable safety rules &amp; procedures and coordinates efforts with Transmission Operations when applicable.</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates and directs the response to spontaneous distribution, generation, or substation equipment outages. Initiates action to manage and limit risk of uncontrolled failure of components or cascading outages of the interconnection. Plans emergency isolation and restoration activity to minimize duration and number of customers interrupted to achieve CAIDI/SAIFI reliability targets</li></ul><ul><li>During normal and emergency conditions, has the authority to direct timely and appropriate real-time actions. Has authority to shed firm load to prevent or alleviate Operating Limit violations. These actions are performed without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within the organization.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides operations and communications interface with NY or NE ISO and Distribution Energy Resources located in the Company's area.</li></ul><ul><li>As applicable, directs after-hours customer service trouble dispatch activity including the dispatch of field operations crews in response to electric and gas distribution trouble and emergencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Schedule shifts and provide technical guidance and expertise to employees engaged in the operation of the electric and/or gas system. Develop and implement general operating practices, procedures, and methods that promote the safe and reliable operation of the electric power system. Direct, plan, document, review and/or appraise the work of direct reports, provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action if required.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology or related field of study or an A.A.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years related experience</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Experience<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of interconnected electric power system operations, generation characteristics, electrical equipment operations, system protection desirable</li><li>Experience and knowledge of energy control systems and electric power system network analysis applications desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), OMS (Outage Management System) and GIS (Geographic Information System)</li><li>Familiarity with Switching and Tagging procedures and OSHA Electric Safety Standards</li><li>Knowledge of customer service procedures desirable.</li><li>Supervisory experience and knowledge of labor relations practices desirable where applicable.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Results and proactive orientation.</li><li>Strong analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills.</li><li>Able to make operational decisions under pressure.</li><li>Able to take on special projects.</li><li>Demonstrated administrative and decision-making abilities.</li><li>Able to operate computer and communication equipment and Analytic applications.</li><li>Required to work a 24X7 shift rotation shifts that includes nights holidays, and weekends.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with all areas of the company.</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Delivering for the Business:<ul><li>Global view of the Business - COMPETENT</li><li>Achieving Results and continuous improvements - COMPETENT</li><li>Initiative - ADVANCED</li><li>Innovation &amp; Creativity - COMPETENT</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Relationships:<ul><li>Flexibility &amp; Globalization - ADVANCED</li><li>Customer Focus - COMPETENT</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing - COMPETENT</li><li>Team Work - COMPETENT</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Global Leadership:<ul><li>Team management - COMPETENT</li><li>Developing Others - COMPETENT</li></ul></li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li><li>Focused on Results</li><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li><li>Communication</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>DisclaimerAVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.Click here for Additional Disclaimer InformationAvangrid 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#LI-AV1Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease 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.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. 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 People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.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 Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:February-27-2026

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