Job DescriptionJob Summary: Lead complex protection and controls projects from a technical and project management standpoint. Responsible for customer relations and project oversight for the projects assigned to them by the P&C Area Supervisor.
Reports To:P&C Area Supervisor
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Act as a single point of contact with the customer's representatives as necessary to maintain customer relations.
- Scheduling and coordination of the day-to-day activities being performed at assigned project.
- Become familiar with all applicable policies and procedures and making sure that information is effectively communicated to all team members working on a project.
- Attend project safety and planning meetings as required.
- Assist with job cost estimates and proposals.
- Create and maintain project schedule.
- Review financial health of assigned projects and track project costs.
- Communicate potential schedule or cost overruns to the Area Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Assist with development or provide justification for change orders as necessary.
- Constantly explore new business or customer opportunities.
- Identify safety hazards associated with the project and develop a task-hazard-mitigation analysis.
- Identify human performance risks and develop a task-risk-mitigation analysis.
- Supervise, mentor, and train less experienced team members.
- Provide feedback to Area Supervisors on performance reviews and assessments.
- Review timesheet and expense reports and submit to customer for approval.
- Become familiar with all Premier Power policies and procedures and ensuring that team members assigned to their projects are adhering to them.
- Provide technical support and assistance for team members assigned to or working on their projects.
- Foster teamwork by encouraging cross training leveraging the strengths of team members on their projects.
- The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Able to provide evidence of leading the successful execution of numerous P&C commissioning projects.
- Strong understanding of protection relay schemes, P&C commissioning procedures, and relay testing.
- Ability to use a variety of relay test sets and automated relay testing software.
- Strong understanding of network communications including TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus, and media structures such as Ethernet and Serial over copper, fiber optics, telephone or wireless systems, and powerline carrier systems.
- Familiar with construction and apparatus testing standards and procedures.
- Strong understanding of NERC Standards and CIP policies and procedures and required compliance documentation.
- Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Continued):- Strong working knowledge with common electrical industry software applications from industry manufacturers such as SEL, GE, Cooper, Novatech, ABB, Siemens, etc.
- Must show the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with customers and other team members.
- Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
- Experienced in developing detailed commissioning test plans.
- Demonstrates the responsibility required to maintain a professional appearance as well as keeping tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
- Must be organized and have excellent attention to detail.
Work Environment:- Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
- Must be able to work occasional overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
- Must be willing to take calls, give technical advice and schedule workforce outside of the normal workday.
- Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
- Standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, and grasping are all required.
Education and Work Experience:- Bachelor or Associates of Science in Engineering/ Technology, or technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear power fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in P&C, project management, and substation commissioning.
- Ability to achieve NETA level III or IV within 12 months of employment.
- Project management experience and be able to support management in the planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects.
Other Requirements:- Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to obtain a company paid OSHA 10 hour, NFPA 70-E and, CPR training.
Benefits:- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary insurance programs are available
- Covers 100% of team member premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off policy, with annual carryover option
- Opportunity for additional paid time off through our "Work Life Balance" program
- Six paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday
- Years of service bonus
- NETA testing incentives
- Field incentive pay for procuring additional work
- Referral Bonuses
- Travel per diem reimbursement
- Education assistance program
- Potential relocation signing bonus
- Company cell phone or cell phone stipend, computer, and credit card
- Annual uniform and safety boot allowance
To learn more about Premier Power Maintenance, please visit our website at www.premierpowermaintenance.com.
