Protection and Control Supervisor (PJM, MISO, ISONY, NEISO)
Job Description
Provide Protection and Control (P&C) leadership, P&C Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support for Fossil Generation, including:
- Improve operation and maintenance of plant protective relaying and metering
- Troubleshoot emergent problems
- Provide field oversight
- Project management
- SME guidance and assistance for P&C upgrades and capital improvement projects
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Serves as the primary client contact in providing Protection and Control services, including but not limited to 24x7 emergency support to Generation sites on a wide variety of equipment.
Provides guidance to the plant regarding evaluation of protective relaying systems and metering maintenance, techniques, tools, and standards.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with management, plant and mine site organizations, support personnel, vendors and contractors.
Identifies, qualifies and coordinates industry contacts to supply supplemental P&C services.
Provides training/consultation services on request to Fossil Generation Plant personnel on P&C applications, software, and hardware.
Provides technical, safety, HPI training, counseling, guidance, and technical and administrative direction for the P&C Technicians to establish the strategies, tactics, techniques, and standards pertinent to data acquisition, monitoring, and assessing the condition of power plant relaying and mining systems and equipment.
Establishes priorities, coordinates and schedules P&C resources to provide timely, cost-effective services.
Develops and implements procedures to assist all generating facilities to remain NERC and regional compliance.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
- BS in Electrical engineering or related field and 3-5 years of P&C experience
- or Associate of Science degree or technical degree in related field such as (Electrical Power and Controls, Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology) and 7-10 years of relevant experience in the P&C field
- or 10-15 years of related technical experience in P&C and a strong working knowledge of electrical system protection
- Must have excellent people skills and self-motivated
- Proficient with MS Office, and relay related software
- Minimum of 2 years of supervision experience preferred
Annual Pay Range
Annual pay range between $125k-135k depending on skills/experience.
This role is also eligible for annual bonus of up to 15%, up to 4% profit sharing, up to 6% dollar-for-dollar match toward the employee's 401k, and medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee and their dependent family members.
Key Metrics
- Foster and demonstrate a safe work culture
- Provide quality P&C service
- Employ HPI and error reduction practices
- Develop and maintain a qualified technical staff and qualified external resources
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with management and plant staffs
- Consistently provide responsive 24x7 service
- Effectively manage a department budget
- Demonstrate a positive, action-oriented, professional service leadership style
Company Information
If this describes you, then apply today!
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