Protection and Control Supervisor (PJM, MISO, ISONY, NEISO)

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Job Summary

Protection and Control Supervisor responsible for leading a team of P&C Technicians in supporting the Vistra generation fleet. Scope includes: NERC PRC-005-06 compliance, troubleshooting protective relays, breaker/transformer control circuits, sync circuits, protective relay communications, alarms, CT/PT verifications, AVRs, DFRs, and other measurement and metering devices. Performing upgrade projects, supporting Engineering, and developing team members.

Job Description

Job Summary

• 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.

• Direct, develop, and support a staff of P&C technicians and 3rd party resources.

• Interface with Fossil Generation plant personnel, Engineering, Power Optimization Center, and 3rd party vendors and contractors.

• Provide P&C services to multiple operating regions within Luminant generation

• Develop relationships based on trust, accountability, and providing a quality service.

• Flexible Power Plant location

• 20% travel

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

• Works with minimal supervision

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

Provide required tools and equipment

Effectively manage a department budget

Demonstrate a positive, action oriented, professional service leadership style

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Luminant Generation Company LLC

Locations

Beverly, Ohio

Ohio

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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Salary : $125,000 - $135,000