Supervisor, Automation
Role Overview
Leads an engineering team in the design, integration, testing, and performance optimization of Automation, SCADA, Protection Systems, Historian, and other specialized utility technologies.
Ensures high quality technical execution, resolves complex engineering issues, and delivers reliable, compliant, and resilient grid operations.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Summary
Leads an engineering team in the design, integration, testing, and performance optimization of Automation, SCADA, Protection Systems, Historian, and other specialized utility technologies.
Ensures high quality technical execution, resolves complex engineering issues, and delivers reliable, compliant, and resilient grid operations.
Job Description
- Supervises a team of engineers and assigns, prioritizes, and oversees technical work across Automation, SCADA, Protection Systems, Historian, and specialized utility applications.
- Conducts regular performance check-ins and annual reviews, providing technical coaching on protection studies, oscillography analysis, relay settings, grid automation design, and system evaluations.
- Serves as first line escalation for complex technical and project issues including equipment specification gaps, system integration challenges, relay coordination conflicts, and maintenance program deviations.
- Ensures engineering deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Analyzes engineering and operational performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive grid resiliency.
- Partners with project managers and stakeholders to resource technical initiatives appropriately.
- Identifies training needs and supports development plans for technical upskilling.
- Monitors and guides team compliance with utility standards, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in and ensures team participation in critical restoration tasks and drills following storms and emergencies.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
- 6 years' progressive engineering experience performing functional role responsibilities, with at least 2 years' experience leading engineering teams or in a senior engineering position.
- 4 years' experience working in the Utility Electrical industry.
- A Master's degree in engineering may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 4 years of progressive relevant engineering experience with at least 1 year leading engineering teams or as Sr. Engineer.
Competencies
- Engineering Technical Knowledge: expertise in power flow, transmission design, applicable electrical and utility codes, constructability, and equipment applications.
- Work Planning: schedules and allocates resources effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: communicates with sponsors, teams, and vendors.
- Leadership: guides and motivates teams to achieve operational goals.
- Project Tracking & Resolution: strong problem-solving skills balancing cost, schedule, and scope.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional Engineer License issued by the Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico.
- Member of the Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Land Surveyors (CIAPR).
Working Conditions
Travel not required.
Mostly stationary position; occasional pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting 0-15 pounds.
Seldom exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heavy machinery, high places, fumes, outdoor weather, and loud noise.
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