MANAGER OF EMS, SCADA & PROTECTION ENGINEERING

Position Summary Description

Directly accountable for providing leadership and tactical directions to a multi-discipline team of engineers that perform work activities associated with the reliable, accurate and safe operation of Seminole’s software applications, the associated hardware supporting real-time operations including the Energy Management System (EMS) and its associated field equipment as well as the engineering and design of Generation, Transmission and Substation protection schemes, including the calculation and determination of associated protection and control settings that promotes the safe and reliable operations of the generation and transmission infrastructure  Drives the development and implementation of the organization’s System Protection and Operational Technology philosophy and oversees the planning, development and execution of applicable capital projects across the project lifecycle such that adverse impacts to project scope, schedule and budget are minimized. Drives the recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition of a team of professional and technical resources. Holds the team accountable for best practices and continuous improvement with respect to safety, operation excellence, engineering, and project execution, while ensuring compliance will all applicable Federal, State and enterprise standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Manages a team of professional and technical resources accountable for the reliable, accurate and safe operation of Seminole’s real-time operation software applications and the development of system protection standards, designs and settings for Seminole’s Generation and high-voltage transmission system.
• Directs the OT staff to ensure the high-availability and reliable operations of the EMS, its communication infrastructure, and the associated field equipment.
• Manages all Operational Technology application and ensure compliance with all applicable NERC CIP and Reliability standard requirements and measures.
• Leads the development and implementation of detailed project staffing plans that ensure the availability and utilization of the right disciplines, skills, and competencies to execute project work plans cost-effectively and in accordance with project schedules.
• Actively involved with the Operational Planning and Control Center Operations teams to provide leadership oversight, technical Operational Technology support, and change management in operating criteria and guidelines. 
• Oversees cross-functional coordination and communication to ensure project alignment throughout the project lifecycle and that stakeholders and customers’ expectation are effectively managed, while concurrently maintaining delivery momentum.
• Oversees the applicable NERC PRC and CIP standards and ensures OT applications, devices, and settings are monitored for meeting the compliance requirements, including documenting of evidence to substantiate compliance.
• Serves as requirement owner for assigned NERC standards.
• Leads the development and implementation of processes, workflows, engineering, and design standards, with Operational Technology, Generation and Transmission system protection. 
• Ensures the EMS software, databases and displays reflect an accurate representation of actual field equipment.
• Reviews, approves, and assigns all user change requests to the appropriate EMS Engineer. Periodically appraises the outstanding assignments to determine level of deadline achievement and takes corrective action where appropriate.
• Reviews, verifies, and approves the software whitelist reports, the monthly security patching reports and the quarterly electronic access reports.
• Plans, directs, and manages the work deliverables of departmental personnel to maximize performance and individual development; and to ensure effective teamwork and employee collaboration in the fulfillment of departmental and Cooperative goals and objectives within budget.
• Influences and supports resolution to problematic field situations including system operations, system maintenance and reliability matters across the generation and transmission infrastructure.
• Administers and complies with Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. Board policies associated with the integrated transmission system.
• Actively engages in negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements to ensure terms are negotiated and administered in the best interests of the Cooperative.
• Directs the development and implementation of departmental budgets, work plans, associated contracts and performance goals.
• Partners with other organizational leaders to Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to