Director of Relay, Protection and Apparatus Testing and Commissioning

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILTIES

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A Director must be organized with a strong attention to detail and can identify and solve issues, have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language (Multilingual competency is a plus). As well as :

DIRECT REPORTS : Yes

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS : P.E.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Yes

TRAVEL REQUIRED : Moderate

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

NOTE : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.