T&D System Protection Engineering Supervisor

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the states largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the countrys fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The T&D System Protection Supervisor of Engineering leads an engineering team specializing in protection settings for transmission and distribution relaying for the APS system. This role is ensures compliance with all NERC/FERC PRC regulatory requirements utilizing Enoserv Powerbase in support of providing PRC RSAW narrative(s) and evidence, along with necessary compliance steps in SigmaFlow and Industrial Defender. This supervisor oversees the management of business unit/division goals, company objectives, project assignments and deliverables. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining budgets, and adhering to established engineering practices. This role also leads engineering design, planning, technical analyses, and ensures the quality and consistency of information used in developing engineering-related business unit strategies. The supervisor establishes priorities for team members for project completion, communicates company policies , ensures operational decisions comply with policies. Additionally, the supervisor actively participates in relevant industry groups and committees, such as EPRI and NATF.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in engineering or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or PE registration in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution, plus five (5) years of related engineering and design experience. Approved Engineering degrees: Materials Science/Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental, Chemical, Structural. A four-year bachelor of Engineering Technology degree is not considered an automatic equivalent for a B.S. degree in Engineering. A review of the degree program curriculum must be completed by the Engineering Career Path Review Board to determine equivalency level.
  

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualification:

• System Protection engineering experience, knowledge of Enoserv Powerbase, Sigmaflow, Industrial Defender and PRC regulatory requirement reporting.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability.
• Possess working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, practices and methods in specific engineering discipline and in-depth technical knowledge of transmission, distribution, and/or generation engineering, operations, and maintenance.
• Strong process improvement and business focus. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.

Major Accountabilities

1) Leads an engineering services team specializing in protection settings for transmission and distribution relaying for the APS system to ensure compliance with all NERC/FERC PRC regulatory requirements utilizing Enoserv Powerbase in support of providing PRC RSAW narrative(s) and evidence, along with necessary compliance steps in SigmaFlow and Industrial Defender.; Oversees the management of business unit/division goals, company objectives, project assignments, and deliverables. Is responsible for maintaining budgets and adhering to established engineering practices.

2) Provide direction, establish priorities, and guidance to engineers in multiple areas for project completion; which may include engineering design, planning, technical analyses, overseeing methodologies, verifying conclusions, and ensure the quality and consistency of information used in engineering-related business unit strategies; provide consultation and technical expertise to other groups to resolve complex issues.

3) Select and develop a high performing, multi-disciplined team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities.

4) Provide resource allocation for a multi-functional, single discipline organization to ensure timely and competent resolution of operational technical issues.

5) Provide results of analysis to executive management for use in strategic planning.

6) Communicates company policies, information, and requirements to staff and ensures operational decisions comply with policies. Implement and support company policies by functioning as the intermediary between management and frontline employees.

7) Develop department budgets and manage department expenditures within approved limits.

8) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new and changing processes, technologies or regulations that may impact work of team.

9) Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the highest quality project is produced; provides technical direction to ensure the section performs effectively according to sound engineering principles, practices, procedural standards and regulatory requirements.

10) Effectively interfaces with customers and other departments to ensure project objectives are achieved and costs contained within budget. Actively participates in relevant industry groups and committees, such as EPRI and NATF.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.