Supervisor, Protection and Control

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Protection and Control

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 240,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida.  We employ approximately 400 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.  LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: Directly accountable for the development and execution of the System Protection (Protective Relaying) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) philosophy for the organization.  Supervises and provides technical directions to a team of engineers and technical resources responsible for performing work activities that support the operation and performance of the electrical infrastructure, including transmission, substation and distributions facilities.  Supervision includes, but is not limited to, work assignment and management, technical mentoring, technical review and approval of work products, employee training and development, and performance management. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.  Serves as the organizational expert for System Protection and SCADA.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads all protection and control functions for the transmission, substation and distribution electrical power systems, including the development and implementation of the protective relaying philosophy, the execution of system coordination and protection studies, the calculation of protective relay settings, the development of electrical control drawings, the post fault analysis of system performance, and the coordination of interconnection schemes with power suppliers.
• Leads the planning, design, programming and maintenance of the SCADA system.  Ensures that the SCADA system clearly and accurately reflects the electric system and provides the functionality required to meet operational needs.
• Leads the development and implementation of commissioning and test procedures for all SCADA systems, protective relaying systems, and associated protection and controls schemes.
• Represents the organization’s interests in system protection, system reliability, and SCADA activities internal and external to the organization, which may include other functional departments, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, power suppliers and other utilities.
• Provides work direction to a team of engineers and technical resources in the areas of system protection and SCADA that are in accordance with all safety, applicable industry, and regulatory standards and requirements.  May serve as the corporate representative on industry or regulatory committees regarding system performance areas of expertise.
• Selects, develops, and maintains a highly qualified and motivated staff of engineers.  Provides performance evaluations, coaching, training, goal development, and conflict resolution as necessary to maintain desired productivity.
• Ensures teamwork activities in assigned area are completed on time, within budget and to quality expectations.
• Leads and supports resolutions to problematic field situations related to system operation, system protection, and SCADA.
• Partners with peers, project managers and project/program teams to enhance overall business results.
• Identifies and influences implementation of best practices to improve productivity and reduce operating costs.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within the corporation.  Ensures smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts.  Provides current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Support the corporate and divisional vision, strategic initiatives, and objectives.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering (prefer electrical or power) (Required)

Experience

• 10+ to 15 Years progressive experience in the electric utility environment (8 years with a Professional Engineering License). (Required) and
• 5+ to 7 Years experience in system protection and control and/or operations engineering work areas. (Required) and
• 2+ to 5 Years experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role. (Required)
• Experienced working with budgets, goals and metrics, and resource plans. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands. (Required)
• Strong analytical, decision analysis and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Ability to work effectively in high-energy and fast-paced environment. (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Proven track record of providing leadership to meet established goals (Preferred)
• Proven track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of operating in a cross-functional matrixed organizational structure. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Florida resident. (Required)

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: 

Standing Occasionally,
Walking Occasionally,
Sitting Constantly,
Lifting Rarely,
Carrying Rarely,
Pushing Rarely,
Pulling Rarely,
Climbing Rarely,
Balancing Rarely,
Stooping Rarely,
Kneeling Rarely,
Crouching Rarely,
Crawling Rarely,
Reaching Rarely,
Handling Occasionally,
Grasping Occasionally,
Feeling Rarely,
Talking Constantly,
Hearing Constantly,
Repetitive Motions Frequently,
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently,

• Working Environment: Frequently Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency.  Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities.  Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.