Protection & Control Field Services Supervisor (Support)
DESCRIPTION:
The APC Power Delivery Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services department is seeking a Supervisor for the P&C FS Support group. This position is responsible for supervising a team of employees that supports the overall function of the P&C Field Services organization by providing technical guidance, direction, budget oversight, all applicable NERC compliance monitoring, and specific technical training for protection system commissioning and maintenance. The preferred office location is in the Hueytown office, however alternate APC P&C FS regional offices in Montgomery, Headland, or Mobile may be considered. Must be willing to live within a commutable distance to assigned office location. This position will be filled as an exempt level 7.
The major job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Provide overall leadership and direction to P&C Field Services Support group
Promote and model safety as a core value using Safety First principles
Model "Our Values" behaviors and promote a great place to workPromote and model Human Performance principles to ensure a culture of excellence
Ensure employees are trained/developed and receive meaningful and constructive performance feedbackProvide technical guidance and direction for issues related to protection and controlMonitor departmental compliance with PRC-5, CIP, and other applicable NERC standardsProvide oversight of P&C asset management (STOMP) and software application supportProvide resources for Independent Technical Verification (ITV) of Farley work proceduresProvide technical leadership on emerging P&C technologiesEnsure top level customer service is provided to internal and external customersSupport input to applicable Southern Company P&C committees and industry interactionsProvide oversight of P&C FS O&M and Capital budgetsSupport the P&C FS Learning Path efforts within the Southern Company Engineering Certification Training programCoordinate Contractor resource availability as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
4-year BS Engineering Degree ABET accredited institution (Electrical Preferred)and 4 years transmission P&C field test work experience requiredOR2 or 4-year BS/BET Degree in Engineering Technologyand 8 years transmission P&C field test work experience required
Eight (8) years of combined experience in P&C Field Services, P&C Substation Design, P&C Applications, TMC Substations Maintenance, or System Operations is highly preferred
Formal performance management/supervisory experience is a plus
Extensive knowledge of protective relays, relaying schemes, and control systems is preferred.
Active Professional Engineers (PE) License is highly preferredKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Transmission and distribution protection and control system commissioning and maintenance procedures
Transmission and distribution system operations as related to protection and control issues
Knowledgeable of PRC-5, CIP, and other applicable NERC compliance standards.
Knowledgeable of utility industry trends and new technologyAbility to deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demands
Project management - both maintenance and capital
Performance management, ability to deal with adverse people behaviors
Communicates effectively through written reports, well-organized presentations, and oral discussionsBEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Safety First principles and a leader in Safety
Operational Excellence - strong adherence to Human Performance principles
Model "Our Values" behaviors with emphasis on leadership, teamwork, planning, problem solving, customer service, initiative, and personal responsibility
Develops and builds relationships at all levelsProactively identifies and resolves issues and challengesFollows through on commitments with timely and quality resultsTechnical coach that promotes the development of othersMotivating others through leadership and communication skills
Lifelong learner, looking for opportunities to grow and develop in knowledge and understanding
Ability to influence others, deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demands
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid driver's license
Must pass background investigation and requirements for access at Southern Nuclear and CIP Medium Transmission facilities.
Must serve an on-call rotation and be available to work outside normal business hours.
Travel overnight 25% of time
Partial relocation assistance may be available
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