Manager Protection & Control

Manager Protection & Control
Job Number: 26-01405

 
Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Manager Protection & Control for our client in White Plains, NY. 
 
ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:

• An experienced Manager for our Protection and Control Engineering team with responsibility for system event analysis and PRC-004 compliance.
• This role involves overseeing engineers responsible for analyzing protection system operations, performing system disturbance analysis, and developing required reports, and corrective actions in accordance with NERC PRC-004.
• The Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and compliance teams to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure continuous improvement of protection system performance.
• The role requires strong leadership and team management skills. It offers an opportunity to ensure the reliability and compliance of the power system while leading a team of skilled engineers. #LI-AE1

• Manage and lead a team of engineers responsible for protection and control engineering functions, including relay protection design, compliance, maintenance support, and disturbance analysis as applicable.
• Serve as a technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in protection and control engineering, providing guidance to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to support adherence to applicable NERC PRC standards and NPCC criteria, including implementation of policies, procedures, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage execution of corrective action plans identified and recommend design standard changes to Protection & Control Engineering (PCE).
• Support protection system maintenance and testing programs by providing technical expertise, troubleshooting support, and engineering recommendations.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, operations, asset management, maintenance, and external organizations to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Represent client in external industry forums, working groups, and committees (e.g., NYISO, NPCC, IEEE) as required.
• Develops staff in key areas of expertise to support protection design and testing, system analysis, and compliance.
• Manage employees including performance management, salary administration, succession planning and workload balancing.
• Support budgeting and resource planning.

• Experience in relay protection engineering, event analysis and testing of protection and control systems.
• Broad understanding of power system design, operation, maintenance and testing methods.
• Working knowledge of NERC and NPCC Reliability Standards applicable to protective systems.
• Ability to effectively manage engineering personnel as well as cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, regulated utility environment.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written documents and oral presentations on technical, business and social issues.
• Strong platform skills and ability to tailor presentation to the technical understanding of any audience.
• Capable of building teams and fostering teamwork amongst both management and bargaining unit personnel; strong collaborative and negotiation skills to influence senior management, peers, outside policy makers and other client personnel.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO