Director Utility Operations Services

Date: May 5, 2026

Location: Hicksville, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition: 82419

PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 161,200 - $ 264,900

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

  1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
  2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.
  3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).
As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

Director Utility Operation Services (UOS) provides leadership and strategic direction of various operational departments and functions inclusive of Materials and Logistics Management and Transportation Services . The Director UOS is responsible for the development and implementation of the UOS business plans and strategic initiatives designed to assure the highest levels of material availability and cost, lowest cost and most reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment. Responsible for the development of annual budgets across all departments that results in the lowest O&M cost for the client and the development of capital budgets particularly in the Transportation Services department for annual vehicle and equipment purchases and life cycle replacements.

Responsible for leading the development of a material analysis and logistics management strategy that provides a high level of material availability while balancing it with the lowest cost per unit for the client. Responsible for translating operational forecasts from Projects and Construction and T&D operations into material demands to secure production agreements with key vendors. Responsible for oversight of all storeroom operations and logistics management including material staging areas for storm and emergency response.

Responsible for the development of employees to ensure a high level of performance as well as high levels of employee engagement and retention.

Job Responsibilities

  • Materials and logistics management including storeroom operations at 8 locations. Oversee and optimize all aspects of supply chain operations including developing and executing a comprehensive operations and supply chain strategy to support company's business needs.
  • Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and third party logistics providers to ensure operational efficiencies. Develop and implement scalable processes, systems and tools to ensure effective tracking and reporting of key supply chain and operational metrics.
  • Manage risk across supply chain by developing contingency plans, forecasting potential disruptions and ensuring operational flexibility.
  • Direct fleet/transportation and equipment maintenance activities for 1,600 assets across PSEGLI's 8 operating yards. Manage annual budget for maintenance operations and capital expenditures including the company's $250M ten-year replacement program.
  • Ensure compliance with all vehicle and transportation regulatory requirements. Develop and lead the execution of a fleet electrification strategy to achieve 2030 NYS Climate Goals.
  • Responsible for benchmarking and developing action plans of the UOS departments
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