Protection and Control Supervisor; PJM, MISO, ISONY, NEISO
Listed on 2026-06-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Location: Spokane Valley
Job Summary
Protection and Control Supervisor responsible for leading a team of P&C Technicians in supporting the Vistra generation fleet. Scope includes: NERC PRC-005-06 compliance, troubleshooting protective relays, breaker/transformer control circuits, sync circuits, protective relay communications, alarms, CT/PT verifications, AVRs, DFRs, and other measurement and metering devices. Performing upgrade projects, supporting Engineering, and developing team members.
KeyRoles & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary client contact in providing Protection and Control services, including 24x7 emergency support to Generation sites on a wide variety of equipment.
- Provide guidance to the plant regarding evaluation of protective relaying systems and metering maintenance, techniques, tools, and standards.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with management, plant and mine site organizations, support personnel, vendors and contractors.
- Identify, qualify and coordinate industry contacts to supply supplemental P&C services.
- Provide training/consultation services on request to Fossil Generation Plant personnel on P&C applications, software, and hardware.
- Provide technical, safety, HPI training, counseling, guidance, and technical and administrative direction for the P&C Technicians to establish the strategies, tactics, techniques, and standards pertinent to data acquisition, monitoring, and assessing the condition of power plant relaying and mining systems and equipment.
- Establish priorities, coordinate and schedule P&C resources to provide timely, cost-effective services.
- Develop and implement procedures to assist all generating facilities to remain NERC and regional compliance.
BS in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3-5 years of P&C experience; or Associate of Science degree or technical degree in a related field such as Electrical Power and Controls, Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology and 7-10 years of relevant experience in the P&C field; or 10-15 years of related technical experience in P&C and a strong working knowledge of electrical system protection.
Must have excellent people skills and be self-motivated. Proficient with MS Office, and relay related software. Minimum of 2 years of supervision experience preferred. Works with minimal supervision.
Annual pay range between $125k-135k depending on skills/experience. This role is also eligible for annual bonus of up to 15%, up to 4% profit sharing, up to 6% dollar‑for‑dollar match toward the employee's 401k, and medical/dental/vision benefits for the employee and their dependent family members.
Key Metrics- Foster and demonstrate a safe work culture
- Provide quality P&C service
- Employ HPI and error reduction practices
- Develop and maintain a qualified technical staff and qualified external resources
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with management and plant staff
- Consistently provide responsive 24x7 service
- Provide required tools and equipment
- Effectively manage a department budget
- Demonstrate a positive, action oriented, professional service leadership style
Beverly, Ohio
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