Supervisor, Relay Settings

PS Job Title: Supv, Relay Settings Work Place Flexibility: Onsite  Legal Entity:  Entergy Services, LLC     **While New Orleans, LA is the preferred location, the hiring team is open to considering candidates based in other areas within Entergy’s service territory, including Baton Rouge, LA; Little Rock, AR; and The Woodlands, TX.**   Job Summary/Purpose Provides leadership for the engineering activities within Relay Settings, including technical relay settings and DFR configurations. The position supervises employees who prepare the system models, system studies, project scopes, relay settings, DFR configurations, and complete as-built documentation. The supervisor ensures that projects achieve stated objectives, are implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards, meet established schedules and are completed within approved authorizations and budgets.   Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to an engineering staff of relay settings and DFR configuration personnel, including coaching, training, effective resource management, providing technical guidance and quality assurance. Evaluates the resource levels required for current and future workloads; Assigns company and contractor staff to accomplish effectively; Manages consultants, which includes scope preparation, bid evaluation, cost tracking, invoice approval and processing, and release order preparation. Has system-wide responsibility and actively participates on several jurisdictional teams of supervisors with other functional area supervisors to enhance communication and coordination within the project organization. Serves as the primary contact for the Grids, Distribution and Project Development for settings and configuration evaluations, proposals and estimates for studies, customer requests, maintenance and potential projects. Serves as the technical expert in settings-related issues for the system. Provides technical assistance and guidance for field operations. Develops, maintains and implements relay design standards. Responds to relay related regulatory and compliance issues.

Minimum Requirements Minimum education required of the position Bachelor's degree in Engineering.   Minimum experience required of the position Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with proven leadership capabilities.   Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position Extensive knowledge of relay settings and DFR Configuration/SCADA practices, standards, procedures and processes; Thorough understanding of design, planning, project management, operations and/or construction. Experience in managing/executing capital and/or O&M projects. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously. Capable of moving frequently between multiple tasks, while prioritizing conflicting priorities. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the Company. Strong analytical, problem solving and documentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills; team player. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), budgets, financial procedures, and property accounting.   Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position Professional Engineering license desired (will vary state by state on requirements; higher management having PE could eliminate the need at lower level). #LI-NC1 Primary Location: Louisiana - New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Texas : The Woodlands   Job Function : Engineering FLSA Status : Professional   Relocation Option: Level II Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT   Number of Openings : 1 Req ID: 124481 PS Job Title : Supv, Relay Settings  Travel Percentage : Up to 25% An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please