Director, Substation Protection and Control

Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice President/Senior Director Transmission & Substation Engineering, this administrative position is responsible for the leadership and development of the Substation Protection and Control Engineering team in order to meet deliverables and project targets. The role will require strong leadership skills, well-rounded technical aptitude, high problem-solving ability and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.

Job Description:

Monitors consolidated business metrics to ensure targets are met and identify trends, issues, opportunities.

Facilitates input from appropriate professionals on matters requiring technical expertise.

Manages escalated department issues.

Initiates process improvements or recommendations as required.

Ensures competency of staff by ensuring there is professional responsibility for all work.

Optimizes the use of resources across the group and liaisons with the other Directors to ensure operational and strategic targets can be met.

Provides leadership and direction for new initiatives within the group.

Develops and manages the strategic application of human resources within the Engineering Groups.

Leads the Substation Protection & Control and Investigation Engineering teams, and is actively involved in performance management plans, coaching, and succession planning.

Works with engineering managers to ensure all employees have career development plans, goals are being met, and that all strategic areas within the group are fully integrated.

Provides visible leadership to ensure compliance with the corporate policies and best practices related to Health, Safety and Environment.

Supports long-range financial planning within the groups considering customer, community, and employee growth expectations.

Strong technical knowledge to communicate with professionals in power flow, T&S design, associated Electrical & Utility codes, constructability, equipment testing & commissioning and equipment applications.

Working knowledge of system Operations groups & operational challenges and knowledge to communicate and collaborate with Operations group for technical solutions.

Follows all policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

Additional Job Description:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or technical discipline.

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a Utility Environment in a Protection & Control Engineering Management role including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment.

A solid knowledge of Microsoft Office PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc...)

Proven leadership skills & ability to nurture/coach professionals & field employees.

Proven ability to manage and resolve conflict.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Fluent in English and Spanish (being able to read, speak, and write) is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Professional Engineer license issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects is Preferred.

Travel Requirements:

Travel: Yes

Percent of Travel: 30% approximately

Overnight: No

Physical Demands:

Stationary Position -Constantly

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - N/A

Climb - N/A

Kneel - Seldom

Grab - Seldom

Bend - Seldom

Lift/carry over – 10-30 lbs approximately.

Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision

Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.

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