Senior Manager Substation Commissioning Engineering
Amarillo, TX - USA
Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Position Summary
Provides visionary strategic and technical leadership while directing Xcel Energys Substation Commissioning Engineering activities for control and protection systems for high voltage substations. Accountable for providing resident technical matter expertise and real-time technical support to construction maintenance and operations teams for high voltage substations. Manages the development of best-practice commissioning procedures and practices. Accountable for assigned portions of Xcel Energy NERC/FERC compliance responsibilities goals and objectives related to system protection and CIP. Accountable for attainment of corporate and business unit goals and objectives. Committed to employee development.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manages engineering support of control and protection systems commissioning activities as assigned. Accountabilities for substation control and protection systems commissioning engineering assignments include the implementation and management of commissioning procedures and practices to meet system reliability and dependability requirements and managing the development of commissioning standards.
- Accountable for the adherence and execution of operating company regulatory compliance related to system protection and CIP including all applicable NERC and regional reliability coordinator.
- Establishes and champions the Departments business plan goals and objectives in line with corporate and business unit strategic goals and initiatives.
- Responsible for effective efficient and competitive utilization of resources with emphasis on safety timeliness cost-containment system reliability customer satisfaction optimal asset utilization and compliance with regulations.
- Develops leadership selects and retains a multi-functional diverse and well-trained workforce which is motivated and empowered. Models innovative approaches. Promotes employee involvement in continuous learning career planning and enhancing job/industry knowledge and skills. Promotes engineers being professionally registered.
- Communicates with and establishes effective working relationships with external entities and internal organizations to maximize project efficiency responsiveness and resource allocation.
- Represents the company nationally and locally through participation in industry and professional forums in order to stay abreast of emerging industry changes issues and technologies.
Minimum Requirements
BS in engineering (electrical preferred).
Minimum of 10 years relevant engineering experience.
Five or more years of prior management experience preferred.
Specific experience in the area of substation maintenance and/or commissioning engineering preferred.
Professional Engineering registration required.
Demonstrates technical expertise while serving as a technical resource to others.
Familiar with Xcel Energy safety programs and requirements OSHA EPA NESC NERC and FERC regulations and compliance requirements.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129000.00 to $183200.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager