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PPL Corporation Shift Supervisor-Distribution Control Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Company Summary Statement
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island through the delivery of electricity or natural gas. Our team is dedicated to helping Rhode Island customers and communities thrive while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future. Rhode Island Energy is part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Rhode Island Energy is looking for a Shift Supervisor to provide supervision and leadership of daily rotating shift operations in the Rhode Island Distribution Control Center (RIDCC).
Responsibilities
Take the leadership role and be responsible for shift/team incident management.
Maintain awareness of system conditions (via Advanced Distribution Management System ADMS and other sources) and arrange / rearrange the configuration of the subtransmission and distribution system so that equipment is kept within prescribed operating limits at all times.
Promotes safety, provides reliable electric service, and directs emergency restoration of sub-transmission, station and distribution systems.
Be familiar with and implement various ISO-NE operating procedures as may be necessary.
Make necessary and appropriate notifications regarding system conditions and emergencies to Company personnel and regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and regional regulations.
Ensure Control Center records and documentation are updated in a timely manner.
Perform employee evaluations as required.
RIDCC personnel work reasonable amounts of overtime as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology or equivalent experience in electric utility operations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Control Center Operator.
Knowledge of power substation and distribution construction and associated relay and control systems.
Must have the ability to assimilate data from a variety of sources, and quickly formulate and execute action plans based on that data during periods of high stress.
Must have excellent listening, oral and written skills and communicate in a clear and concise manner with our customers and all levels of management.
Must have an operating knowledge of personal computers with an aptitude to learn and excel in use of our TMS, ADMS and other systems used by the Control Center.
Have a thorough understanding of Clearance & Control rules.
Have a thorough understanding of ISO-NE and TCC Operating Procedures.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology or equivalent experience in electric utility operations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Control Center Operator.
Knowledge of power substation and distribution construction and associated relay and control systems.
Must have the ability to assimilate data from a variety of sources, and quickly formulate and execute action plans based on that data during periods of high stress.
Must have excellent listening, oral and written skills and communicate in a clear and concise manner with our customers and all levels of management.
Must have an operating knowledge of personal computers with an aptitude to learn and excel in use of our TMS, ADMS and other systems used by the Control Center.
Have a thorough understanding of Clearance & Control rules.
Have a thorough understanding of ISO-NE and TCC Operating Procedures.
#RIE
#INDRIE
#INDPPL
Take the leadership role and be responsible for shift/team incident management.
Maintain awareness of system conditions (via Advanced Distribution Management System ADMS and other sources) and arrange / rearrange the configuration of the subtransmission and distribution system so that equipment is kept within prescribed operating limits at all times.
Promotes safety, provides reliable electric service, and directs emergency restoration of sub-transmission, station and distribution systems.
Be familiar with and implement various ISO-NE operating procedures as may be necessary.
Make necessary and appropriate notifications regarding system conditions and emergencies to Company personnel and regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and regional regulations.
Ensure Control Center records and documentation are updated in a timely manner.
Perform employee evaluations as required.
RIDCC personnel work reasonable amounts of overtime as needed.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
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