Position Summary
Directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of engineers and technicians in single or closely related fields of professional expertise. Accountable for direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership and technical guidance to assigned staff in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives. The position is also accountable for the technical quality of the group's output and is expected to continuously improve capabilities in this area. This position makes decisions guided by policies, procedures, and business plan to supervise activities within the DCC Engineering and distributed energy resources (DERs ) management; manages and leads technical aspects of our roadmap and transformation toward the grid of the future. This includes implementation and responsibility of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) and the DER Management program; lead a team of employees within DCC Engineering and DER Management to manage Distributed Energy Resources (DER) such as solar systems, EV charges, batteries, and demand response. Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates.
Typically, does not perform the work at the level being supervised, but will have individual technical and business-related assignments in support of department goals and special projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, manages employees, and directs activities within PPL's Electric Utility's Distribution System Operations; create projects and programs to implement Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), enhance the operations of the distribution system, maintain high performance assets and improve the reliability of the distribution system.
- Manage and lead technical aspects of our roadmap and transformation toward the grid of the future. This includes implementation and responsibility of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) and the DER Management program.
- Lead a team of employees within DCC Engineering and DER Management to manage Distributed Energy Resources (DER) such as solar systems, EV charges, batteries, and demand response. Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates.
- Evaluate direct reports for the purpose of developing organizational talent and building expertise in areas required by the department; develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members.
- Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company.
- Assist in the development of changes in methods or processes in assigned area of responsibility and make recommendations for implementation.
- Assist in the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of the department budget.
- Support the development of section and department goals and metrics.
- Supervise, direct and provide guidance to engineers and/or technicians, often located in various geographic locations across PPL's service territory. Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams.
- Evaluate workload, manpower requirements, and technical abilities to identify and recommend the need for overtime use of additional resources.
- Evaluates and manages engineering contractors and consultants.
- Research and analyze technical and/or business plans, designs, proposals, projects or strategies; provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives.
- Review, revise and communicate procedures in support of administrative and technical improvement initiatives. Responsible for the application of organizational policies.
- Elevates and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group, through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors to eliminate personal injuries and losses.
- Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.
- Manage and lead storm restoration efforts in designated Command Center. Participate in storm restoration training and drills.
- Assist in investigations related to power system incidents and non-employee contacts.
- Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager.
- If applicable, in-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
- All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless of if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive.
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.
- Five years of related engineering experience.
- One year of related experience in Distributed Energy Resources
- Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry.
- A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by ABET or recognized by ABET as substantially equivalent.
- Five years of related engineering experience.
- One year of related experience in Distributed Energy Resources
- Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry.
- A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
PPL Corporation
Two N Ninth St
Allentown
Pennsylvania United States
www.pplweb.com
