Manager, Substation and SCADA Engineering (Technical Services Manager)

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Substation and SCADA Engineering

Georgia System Operations Corporation assisting in recruitment efforts

On behalf of  Walton Electric Membership Corporation

Walton EMC Internal Title: Technical Services Manager

Department: Engineering and Operations | FLSA Status: Exempt 

Purpose of Position

This position provides leadership across substation and apparatus, SCADA, distribution automation, and communications.

Qualifications

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Require the satisfactory pass of Walton EMC's employment entrance examination and drug screen.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages and directs the work of the Apparatus personnel and SCADA Engineer. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Direct people-management experience is preferred but not required. Strong technical leaders who demonstrate the ability and readiness to move into formal people management will be considered.

Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and directly relevant technical experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability necessary to successfully perform the role. Candidates may be considered with one of the following backgrounds:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and relevant engineering experience. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred.
• Engineering Technology degree plus significant electric utility experience.
• Non-ABET engineering degree plus substantial directly relevant utility engineering experience.
• Technical or related bachelor's degree plus deep experience in substations, protection and controls, SCADA, distribution automation, communications, or apparatus.

Prefer extensive electric utility technical experience, particularly experience in relays, apparatus, substation, SCADA, system operations, or similar technical roles into technical leadership. Working knowledge of protection and coordination is required. Experience with distribution automation and communications is strongly preferred. SCADA and substation/apparatus knowledge may be developed after hire based on the candidate's overall technical background.

Direct electric utility experience is preferred; however, candidates from utility consulting organizations, OEMs, and system integrators with significant and directly relevant utility experience will also be considered.

Requires demonstrated leadership skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills, adaptability, sound technical judgment, and interpersonal skills for effective employee communication. Prior formal people-management experience is preferred but not required; strong technical leaders ready to transition into management will be considered.

Computer Skills

Requires high proficiency with personal computer including Microsoft Applications, SCADA installation and maintenance, system protection programming and analysis software, Map Viewer, Apparatus test equipment and IED applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires the ability to have and maintain ITS certification and a valid Georgia driver's license. Professional Engineering registration is desirable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Walton EMC. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as "at will" employment relationship.

• Manage and develop personnel to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Analyze workload and schedules to determine adequate staffing.
• Identify staff training needs and determine