Supv Energy Technical Svcs

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Deadline to apply : March 12, 2025

Pay Grade

Position Summary

The Supervisor Energy Technical Services is responsible for supervising the System Protection Technical Services department to successfully achieve the goals and accountabilities of the section. The System Protection Crew is responsible for maintaining the integrity and reliability of CPS Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution systems by maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing protective schemes and their components that monitor these power systems 24 hours a day. This position ensures the System Protection Crew maintains a high level of safety, reliability, and compliance with NERC / ERCOT regulatory requirements.  This position is responsible for providing onsite field verification and auditing of 1) technician safety practices to ensure technicians are working safely within CPS Energy requirements and guidelines and 2) verification that technician commissioning and maintenance practices follow CPS Energy requirements and guidelines.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide onsite field verification and auditing of technician safety practices to ensure that technicians are working safely within CPS Energy requirements and guidelines
• Provide oversight of acceptance of capital projects to insure timely and quality work of System Protection Technicians
• Provide onsite field verification and auditing that technician testing and maintenance practices follow CPS Energy requirements and guidelines
• Reviews relay database to determine upcoming maintenance needs and database accuracy
• Coordinates and schedules maintenance with System Operations, Generation, and Key Account Managers to maintain compliance with NERC / ERCOT regulatory requirements and to maintain the integrity and reliability of CPS electric system
• Evaluate and develop technician level I, II, and III skill sets
• Develop testing and maintenance procedures to reduce human error events and improve efficiency
• Provides direction and evaluates the performance and knowledge of all assigned technicians in order to provide merit-based incentive as well as identify adequate training opportunities
• Provides on call 24 / 7 technical support for technicians
• Reports for call duty call outs as necessary for technician oversight and outage support
• Assists System Operations by being consulted regarding alarms, abnormal conditions, contingency plans, and feasibility of outage plans
• Attends Root Cause Analysis meetings and provides support for Root Cause Analysis investigations
• Reviews Substation Construction / Maintenance and System Test schedules to determine personnel needs for Capital Projects and Maintenance
• Attends developmental and NERC training and keeps the technicians informed of updates to NERC guidelines, standards, and policies
• Works with the Manager to motivate section employees to maintain a high, productive work ethic to effectively meet section accountabilities
• Supports corporate objectives and initiatives by enforcing corporate policy
• Works with Manager to determine budgetary needs for the section
• Performs new equipment commissioning and maintenance as needed
• Fills in and is trained as the backup Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PRC-005 (Protection System Maintenance) and is heavily relied upon during NERC audits
• Reports directly to Executive leadership when the Manager of the area is absent

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

A thorough understanding of the operation and practices of Transmission, Distribution, and Generation Systems

Proven experience in the commissioning, preventative maintenance testing, and troubleshooting of protective relaying systems and associated equipment, to include Transmission, Distribution, and Generation systems ranging from 345kV to 4160V

Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with ability to maintain a license and a safe driving record history that complies with CPS policies, procedures, safety standards and applicable state laws and regulations

NERC / CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation / Critical Infrastructure Protection) approved background checks, training, and continuing education in guidelines, standards, and policies

Thorough knowledge of CPS Energy safety practices and procedures

Excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare and present presentation in front of a group

Ability to make sound judgments and stay composed in pressure situations

Ability to lead by example and follow current guidelines and procedures

Ability to work with technicians for training and assessment of skill sets and work attributes

Ability to follow directive

Personal computer experience utilizing Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of CPS Energy’s administrative policies

Knowledge of NERC and ERCOT protocols and requirements

Ability to work late is required in order accomplish a task or complete a deadline

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Displaying Technical Expertise

Working Safely

Building and Supporting Teams

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Resolving Conflict

Developing Talent

Minimum Education

Attained the position of Technician System Protection 3 at CPS Energy and / or equivalent work experience and / or Technical / Engineering Degree

Required Certifications

Working Environment

This position is comprised of both indoor work and outdoor work. Work is conducted both in the office and in the field in both substations and power plants, in hot and cold weather, and noisy and dusty environments.

Having manual dexterity, able to communicate with co‐workers and other departments and be able to use various types of test equipment.

Ability to travel to and from substations, power plants, meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work is required when necessary.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 55 pounds, and / or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

This job requires climbing ladders and equipment, carrying heavy equipment, moving including up and down stairs, and in hot and cold environments. This work can be done in an energized environment and in some cases at high elevations.

Work is also partially done in the office, sitting for long periods of time and in front of a computer.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.