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Protection & Control Field Services Supervisor (SIA)
DESCRIPTION
The APC Power Delivery Protection and Control Field Services (P&CFS) department is seeking a Field Services Supervisor for the Substation Integration & Automation (SIA) group. This position is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Must be willing to live within a commutable distance to assigned office location. This position is responsible for leading and supervising engineers and technicians that perform substation RTU commissioning and maintenance work statewide. This position may be required to perform field work at times as resource requirements dictate, to serve an on-call rotation, and be available to work outside normal business hours. 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 the SIA P&C Field Services work group
Ensure employees know and follow safe behaviors including all rules and procedures
Promote and model safety as a core value using "Safety First" principles
Ensure employees know and follow applicable protection and control policies and procedures
Promote and model Human Performance principles to ensure a culture of operational excellence
Ensure employees are trained/developed and receive timely, meaningful, and constructive performance feedback
Manage the SIA work plan which includes construction, preventive maintenance, and emergent work
Provide technical guidance and direction for issues related to substation remote terminal units (RTUs)
Ensure all compliance requirements are achieved and cybersecurity expectations observed
Ensure work is performed and documented as prescribed by SIA policies and procedures
Ensure top level customer service is provided to internal and external customers
Respond to system problems during normal hours as well as after-hours' on-call rotations
Motivate the work group in a way to promote a great place to work atmosphere
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
4-year BS Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited institution (Electrical Preferred) and 4 years P&C FS field work experience required OR 2 or 4-year BS/BET Degree in Engineering Technology and 8 years P&C FS field work experience required
Eight (8) years of combined experience in P&C Field Services (Protection or SIA), P&C Substation Design, SIA Applications, TMC Substations Maintenance, or System Operations is highly preferred
Experience in field testing and commissioning RTUs (DAQ and/or microprocessor based) is required
Experience in establishing communications between intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) is required
Experience in testing and commissioning microprocessor field devices is preferred
Experience with applicable NERC CIP requirements for substation environments is highly preferred
Experience with cybersecurity technology in a substation environment is a plus
Formal performance management experience is highly preferred
Extensive knowledge of protective relays, relaying schemes and control systems is a plus
Active Professional Engineers (PE) License is a plus
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of RTUs and digital communications between intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) is required
Knowledge of transmission and distribution control schemes and how those schemes interface with SCADA
Ability to analyze transmission and distribution system SCADA events as related to customer outages
Project management of transmission and distribution substation projects
Interacting with internal customers and external entities on technical and/or compliance issues
Performance management, ability to address adverse behaviors and demanding situations
Transmission and distribution protection and control system commissioning and maintenance procedures
Transmission and distribution system operations as related to protection and control issues
Knowledgeable NERC CIP, and other applicable compliance standards
Knowledgeable of industry trends and new technology
Ability to deal with heavy workloads, multiple tasks, and conflicting demands
Communicates effectively through written reports, well-organized presentations, and oral discussions
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Safety First principles and a leader in safety
Operational Excellence - strong adherence to Human Performance principles
Models "Our Values" behaviors with emphasis on leadership, teamwork, planning, problem solving, customer service, initiative, and personal responsibility
Develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels
Proactively identifies and resolves issues and challenges
Follows through on commitments with timely and quality results
Technical coach that promotes the development of others
Motivating 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
Must live in or be willing to relocate to commutable distance of the Birmingham, Alabama office location.
Partial relocation assistance may be available
Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.
For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 21879
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Alabama Power