Sr Manager Control Room Operations 19303
Sr Manager Control Room Operations 19303
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Duquesne Light Company headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh
The Sr Manager oversees the real time operation of the Transmission subtransmissionand Distribution System and planned outages on thosesystems maintains adherence to RTO NERCand Federal guidelines. Responsible for outage coordination SCADA and daily work of Shift Supervisors and the Outage Coordinators. Supervises schedulesand directs the work activities and training of the Shift Supervisors and Outage Coordinators. Manages the outage scheduling activities for the entire DLC transmission sub transmission and distribution systems.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directs the activities of the Shift Supervisors and outage coordinators. Develops work schedules for 24x7 staffing.
- Responsible for recruiting selectingand training of Shift Supervisors as well as evaluating performance.
- Ensures all scheduled switching and clearing on the transmission subtransmission distribution systems including the downtown secondary network are scheduled in the safest and most reliable manner in accordance with DLC and RTO operational guidelines. Manages and works with the Outage Coordinators to ensure all scheduled outages are properly planned. Reviews and evaluates all planned changes additionsand major maintenance projects on the DLC Systems.
- Provides leadership technical expertise and training to shift supervisors and outage coordinators in the completion of complex assignments that support present and future needs of the DLC System. Ensures that the transmission operations function is carried out in a manner that is inclusive of the processes and concerns of all DLC departments and is fully integrated with the processes and functions of RTO requirements.
- Represents the Operations Department for NERC/RRO/RTO compliance audits pertaining to outage coordination for Transmission Owners and ensures all documentation for the auditor is available.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable standards requirements and certifications demanded by the FERC NERC and RTO.
- Attends various industry forums and keeps abreast of all NERC FERC RRO and RTO standards or requirements that pertain to transmission operations and outage coordination.
- Ensures that DLC has written procedures that meet the stipulations for proper outage coordination. Reviews and provides input on new or revised Operations Center procedures.
- Ensures that critical operational goals are met including:Maintaining the safety adequacy reliability and security of the DLC system is ; Ensuring acceptable risk is used to schedule required outages to the DLC system; Maintaining the confidence of customers and governmental entities through demonstrated excellence in system performance; Delivering exceptional service with integrity efficiency and innovation.
- Provides technical and strategic support to the Planning groups (Transmission and Distribution) and various other departments. Monitors and analyzes loading patterns prepares reports and presentations to support necessary future upgrades to avoid potential transmission subtransmission and distribution restrictions.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned
- Storm team duties as assigned
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
- 10 years of Operations Experience
- 3 years of prior management experience
- Thorough knowledge of Construction Operations and Maintenance of Substations Transmission Circuits and Distribution Systems.
- Prior experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Valid state drivers license.
Preferred Experience:
- Transmission Operations experience in an RTO
- Experience in an Operations Center setting
- RTO certification and NERC certification
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Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship without discrimination because of race age sex color religion national origin disability sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis as defined by applicable law and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including but not limited to hiring compensation benefits terms and conditions of employment opportunities for promotion transfer layoffs return from a layoff training and development and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings commitment is to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
