Senior Supervisor, Aviation

National Grid is hiring a Senior Supervisor for our Aviation department in Syracuse, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

Provide the leadership and technical knowledge to help arrange, organize, manage, and implement the internal crews portion of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Program within National Grid US.

• Plan, organize and lead internal UAS operations in support of the various functions within National Grid
• Hire, train and lead the dedicated internal National Grid UAS crew members.
• Facilitate the selection, training and deployment of UAS to select internal field UAS users within National Grid.
• Oversee and manage equipment purchased for internal crew members.
• Oversee and manage equipment purchased for the selected internal field UAS users.
• Select, train, monitor and provide guidance to the external UAS companies and crews through the UAS MSA RFP process.
• Ensure external companies and crews using UAS are operating safely and in accordance with National Grid requirements.
• Work with National Grid Procurement and other departments as needed during the selection and onboarding process of external UAS companies.
• Manage the UAS Contractors throughout the MSA lifecycle.
• Manage, train and inspect existing National Grid contractors that desire to use UAS on the work they are performing for National Grid
• Help facilitate the coordination of UAS service requests between National Grid stakeholders, internal crew members and UAS contractors.
• Maintain necessary operational processes and procedures within the UAS General Operations Manual for internal and external crews.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources in collection and development of best operational use cases for UAS.
• Stay current in technological developments in the UAS industry and implement as required.
• Provide internal and external communications regarding UAS operations to all stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.

• Ability to teach, coach, motivate and lead a team.
• Strong analytical skills; must be able to provide timely and accurate interpretation of analyses.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, in a concise, clear, and engaging manner.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment
• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally at all levels.
• Ability to act as a RPIC or crew member as required.
• Demonstrated ability in delivery of procedures to small and large diverse audiences.
• Effective communication skills - verbal/written and presentation - capable of tailoring communications to meet stakeholder\customer needs.

• High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma.
• Advanced degree in unmanned aviation or utility related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in the electric/gas utility or aviation industries.
• Remote Pilot Certificate and at least two years of experience flying UAS in a commercial industry
• LIDAR and BVLOS UAS operations experience preferred
• Level 1 Thermographer certification preferred
• Knowledgeable of the Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to UAS and company operations.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and or direct development of UAS operations training and related procedures including appropriate assessments necessary for training courses.
• Demonstrates the ability to build an informed, independent opinion of UAS needs, problems and/or opportunities and develop appropriate solutions.
• Broad knowledge of relevant industry practices, standards and legislation.
• 25-50% travel (daily and overnight) within NY, MA, NH and VT.

Salary: $93,000 - $109,000

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Internal candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.