PPL Corporation

Supervising Engineer – Transmission Substation Compliance

Allentown, PA

full_time

About This Job

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. 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

Directs, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of engineers responsible for regulatory and compliance activities of PPL Electric Utilities and Rhode Island Energy. Responsible for the planning, coordination and technical direction of all NERC compliance related activities for both CIP and O&P 693 standards. 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. 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.

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Responsibilities

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Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties in accordance with applicable compliance standards, including NERC CIP and O&P 693.

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Evaluate direct reports for the purpose of developing organizational talent and building expertise in areas required by the department.

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Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members.

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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.

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Assist in the development of changes in methods or processes in assigned area of responsibility and make recommendations for implementation.

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Leads team members and other departments to respond to potential cyber security incidents, to provide forensic investigations to respond to and recover from any verified cyber intrusions.

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Supports regulatory audits through detailed preparation and presentation of evidence for all applicable entities (RF, NPCC, PJM, ISO NE, etc.)

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Oversee the Transmission Substation Cyber Security strategies that align and support the OT security governance criteria established by the Company. Works to ensure the designs and systems are protected by adequate and robust systems.

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Represents organization at industry groups and regulatory conferences as necessary.

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Evaluate workload, manpower requirements, and technical abilities to identify and recommend resourcing strategies to achieve objectives.

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Support the development of section and department goals and metrics.

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Elevates and reinforces a strong safety culture within the work group, through daily leadership, communication, and behaviors to eliminate personal injuries and losses.

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Set priorities to ensure task completion and coordinates work activities with other supervisors, acting as a liaison with other sections or departments.

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Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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5+ years of experience in engineering with technical area related to the function of the work group

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Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances

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Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry

Preferred Qualifications:

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Comprehensive knowledge of engineering with an emphasis on NERC compliance activities and audit functions.

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Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to technical and non-technical personnel

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Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct other engineers on resolution of complex issues

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Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills

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Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.

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