Manager Protection & Control

Capable of building teams and fostering teamwork amongst both management and bargaining unit personnel; strong collaborative and negotiation skills to influence senior management, peers, outside policy makers and other client personnel. The Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and compliance teams to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure continuous improvement of protection system performance.

Manager Protection & Control
Job Number: 26-01405

 
Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Manager Protection & Control for our client in White Plains, NY. 
 
ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Position Overview:

• An experienced Manager for our Protection and Control Engineering team with responsibility for system event analysis and PRC-004 compliance.
• This role involves overseeing engineers responsible for analyzing protection system operations, performing system disturbance analysis, and developing required reports, and corrective actions in accordance with NERC PRC-004.
• The Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and compliance teams to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure continuous improvement of protection system performance.
• The role requires strong leadership and team management skills. It offers an opportunity to ensure the reliability and compliance of the power system while leading a team of skilled engineers. #LI-AE1

 
Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of engineers responsible for protection and control engineering functions, including relay protection design, compliance, maintenance support, and disturbance analysis as applicable.
• Serve as a technical authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in protection and control engineering, providing guidance to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to support adherence to applicable NERC PRC standards and NPCC criteria, including implementation of policies, procedures, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage execution of corrective action plans identified and recommend design standard changes to Protection & Control Engineering (PCE).
• Support protection system maintenance and testing programs by providing technical expertise, troubleshooting support, and engineering recommendations.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines, operations, asset management, maintenance, and external organizations to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Represent client in external industry forums, working groups, and committees (e.g., NYISO, NPCC, IEEE) as required.
• Develops staff in key areas of expertise to support protection design and testing, system analysis, and compliance.
• Manage employees including performance management, salary administration, succession planning and workload balancing.
• Support budgeting and resource planning.

 
Qualifications:

• Experience in relay protection engineering, event analysis and testing of protection and control systems.
• Broad understanding of power system design, operation, maintenance and testing methods.
• Working knowledge of NERC and NPCC Reliability Standards applicable to protective systems.
• Ability to effectively manage engineering personnel as well as cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, regulated utility environment.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written documents and oral presentations on technical, business and social issues.
• Strong platform skills and ability to tailor presentation to the technical understanding of any audience.
• Capable of building teams and fostering teamwork amongst both management and bargaining unit personnel; strong collaborative and negotiation skills to influence senior management, peers, outside policy makers and other client personnel.

 
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

 
If interested, you may contact:
Joshua Molina
Joshua.Molina@eclaro.com
(646) 695-2923
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.