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NiSource Inc.See more

addressAddressMerrillville, IN
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

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Job Title: Leader Electric System Protection

Job Code: 104914

Job Summary

This position leads and oversees the function of Electric System Protection Department. This position reports to the Manager of Electric System Planning.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assigns and coordinates System Protection Engineering duties, responsibilities, and assignments
  • Directs stability, short-circuit, coordination, reliability, and impact studies for transmission, generation and distribution systems to predict, analyze and verify expected operating characteristics to ensure safe deliverability of power.
  • Leads the maintenance of associated system models and databases for transmission, generation and distribution protection systems
  • Develops and reviews the procedures, processes, and documentation for protective relay specifications, coordination, settings, and logic / control diagrams to be implemented in the field according to applicable FERC, NERC, RFC, MISO, and NIPSCO standards or requirements
  • Leads the analysis and review of existing protection schemes and/or scheme additions as well as the coordination/initiation of relay setting changes or additions to improve the Distribution, Transmission or Generation system integrity, security, reliability, safety, and facility availability
  • Coordinates the protection and control setting implementation process with Field Engineering and Operations groups to ensure the process results in timely and uneventful field implementation
  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert for System Protection related NERC reliability Standards during Compliance Audits and Spot Checks
  • Leads the review of protection system operation events with transmission operations, generation operations, and field engineering groups to identify problems or to initiate necessary improvements
  • Facilitates responses to customer requests regarding new facilities, load additions, and protection coordination between customer and NIPSCO assets
  • Performs System Protection Engineer performance evaluations, and creates specific development plans and opportunities for all direct reports
  • Maintains proficiency by participation in industry reliability and protection forums or working groups in order to consult with external entities to ensure that proper protection techniques are implemented in accordance with applicable industry standards and for safe and reliable operation of the grid
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvement changes to better facilitate System Protection duties, responsibilities and/or workflow
  • Provides weekly status reporting to Manager of Electric System Planning regarding departmental projects or tasks that have been completed, in queue, delayed, or in-progress
  • Available to respond and assist Field Technical Services and Operations during non-business hours for transmission events, generation events and storm restoration process


Required Qualifications for Position

  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power systems preferred
  • Superior knowledge of power system protection and control
  • Knowledge in electric system planning and operations
  • Strong background in system modeling calculations / techniques / approaches
  • Proficient with FERC, NERC and RFC Protection and Control standard s applicable to department
  • Robust organizational and coaching skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, and computing skills as well as strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Resilient problem-solving skills and the ability to use appropriate judgment in complex business situations
  • Ability to manage multiple projects or work assignments while ensuring all work conforms to all applicable standards and is completed within the budgeting and scheduling constraints


Preferred Qualifications for Position

  • 10 years of power system protection experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with power system focus and/or Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
  • Prior experience in: electric utility, a senior level engineering role of System Protection, Protection and Control field testing/commissioning role
  • System Protection or Protection & Control industry-specific formal training or certifications
  • Project Management skills, training, or certification (CAPM, PMP)
  • Quality Improvement skills, training or certification (Lean, Six Sigma, ASQ)


Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Posting Start Date:
2023-03-14

Posting End Date (if applicable):
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Refer code: 3328875. NiSource Inc. - The previous day - 2023-10-12 11:55

NiSource Inc.

Merrillville, IN

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