Tom McHugh

Experience

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  Entergy

  Apr 2000 - Dec 2005

  Nuclear Plant Reactor Operator, (Non-Licensed)
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  NSTAR, now Eversource Energy- Follow our new company page, Eversource Energy

  Dec 2006 - Nov 2014

  Multifaceted position, responsibilities include work process and inter-departmental coordination, direct supervision of systems, distribution and bulk power supply work activities, performance measurement, coaching, mentoring and various administrative duties. Supervises energy center staff that maintains systems integrity and initiate corrective action, prioritize and expedite network operations and repairs, prepare electrical system permits and accurately maintain records, and ensures that work is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with policies, work methods, standards, switching and tagging and operating procedures. Provide overall coordination and leadership of dispatching activities, integration of new technology, services, workforce management and workflow processes, coordination and scheduling of functions to ensure smooth operations of the Energy Management Center; coaches and mentors supervisors in training. Show less NERC Certified Reliability Coordinator 2005-2015This position is responsible for performing reliability analysis and scheduling of transmission system element outages as well as for operating support and maintenance of SCADA/EMS displays, contingency definitions and other tasks as assigned. This position is also responsible for coordinating transmission outage applications with ISO-NE. Uses and maintains complex computer simulation software utilized for analyses in support of system adequacy evaluations, technical analysis of system reliability during equipment outages and monitoring/evaluating the reliability of the electric system on a real-time basis. Assumes the responsibilities of Supervisor, Transmission System during high volume work periods or emergency conditions. Show less

  • Sub Transmission System Supervisor

    Dec 2011 - Nov 2014

  • Sr. Transmission Outage Coordination Supervisor

    Dec 2006 - Dec 2011
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  Eversource Energy

  Nov 2014 - now

  Responsible for leading the implementation of reliability maintenance programs and delivering exceptional value and satisfaction to all customers and stakeholdersDemonstrated strong leadership in leading and directing technical organizations comprising of subject matter experts and accomplished professionalsStrong safety champion responsible for eliminating/mitigating all safety exposures and assuring a safety culture of zero injuries and vehicle accidentsExceptional written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience and excellence in writing technical and/or lab reports for technical customers and senior managementResponsible for developing a high performance organization and drives a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensures the highest levels of employee engagement Maintains good working knowledge of the electric power grid, regulatory standards, engineering principles on electric industry and the various equipment and components from generation, transmission & substation, and distributionManages cost and supports operational, productivity and cost improvement throughout the business Show less The Electric Operations Center is accountable for providing safe, reliable and cost-effective electric service to customers by monitoring/controlling the electric system, coordinating planned and emergent work performed on the system and directing response to customer outage. This position oversees a highly skilled, system operations and troubleshooting team at energy management/service centers on a 24 hour, 7-day per week basis. The Managers position requires a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s transmission and distribution network, as well as frequent off-hour interactions with staff and other stakeholders. Show less

  • Director, Substation Operations

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Manager, Substation Operations

    Dec 2020 - Sept 2023

  • Manager, Electric System Operations

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2020