Director of Relay, Protection and Apparatus Testing and Commissioning

The Director of Relay, Protection and Apparatus Testing and Commissioning oversees a department within Technical Services Division of Service Electric Company to install, test, repair, commission, and overhaul control and protection systems, apparatus, specialty devices for monitoring and operation of substation systems. The Director is an entrepreneur of this business line. Therefore, the Director is responsible and accountable for revenue and profit for the service line, training and supervision of staff, health and safety, client interface and relations, and communications within the department. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Technical Services.

• Responsible for revenue and profitability of the business line
• Ensure staffing for supervision, technicians and engineers are maintained for optimal utilization of the department
• Perform job site visits to ensure that safety, productivity, QA / QC, training, and client communications are maximized
• Responsible for forecast accuracy, including but not limited to revenue, profit, and utilization for the department
• Provide expert technical support to office and field personnel as needed
• Accountable and responsible for accuracy of test reports, timesheets, project correspondence, and miscellaneous documentation as related to assigned projects within the department
• Responsible for addressing personnel issues including the hiring, release, reward, discipline, and labor relations for direct reports
• Responsible for Business Development regarding technical and commercial questions from clients and recommended services as needed, (Note: this position requires entrepreneurship)
• Ensure that the Vice President TEC Services and EHS Manager are immediately informed of all accidents / incidents, and that a written report is filed within 24 hours of the occurrence of such
• Responsible for the corporate asset utilization and calibration of equipment
• Perform site visits to meet and collaborate with customers, field leadership, and crews.
• Accountable for the schedule, organize, coordinate and assign manpower and equipment on projects within the department
• Technical Lead for business development, proposals, projects, and QA/QC for Test and Isolation Plans
• Manage, develop, and mentor staff thus promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Moderate

• BSEE preferred, BSET or Business Management degree in combination with experience
• Protective Relay Calibration
• Power Factor Testing
• Knowledge and implementation of safety and health regulations pertaining to testing and commissioning hazards and energized equipment is required.
• Knowledgeable to the extent of being able to train others in all areas of electrical testing and commissioning of high, medium and low voltage systems for substations, including the following:
• Hi-pot Testing
• Power Transformer Testing
• Previous management experience required
• Circuit Breaker Testing
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are considered a plus.
• Infrared Services
• Phasing and Load Checking
• Professional Engineers license desired
• Ten years of experience in the field of relay and protection and apparatus testing commissioning in high, medium and low voltage systems within substations, with at least five years in a supervisory role
• Strong business / marketing background
• Reading of Schematics

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office with travel to Greenfield and Brownfield Energized Substation