Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation
WEC Energy Group
- Location
- Remote
- Work model
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
About this role
Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation (Remote Operations Supervisor) in our Green Bay, Wisconsin location. This position works on site at our office in Green Bay, Wisconsin and manages our hydro and peaking generation located at various locations throughout Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Penninsula. This position typically works a 12 hour rotating shift along with additional 8-12 hour training/relief shifts to provide coverage during increased work demands, absences and additional departmental support. This position is part of a job family (Associate Remote Operations Supervisor, Remote Operations Supervisor) where experience will be the determining factor. About Us WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you. Job Summary
This position works in a fast-paced, challenging environment, often working independently and is responsible for the remote operations and monitoring functions for the hydroelectric and remote generation assets of WEC Energy Group electric utilities. This includes 30 hydroelectric projects with 90 generators and 18 gas-fired peaking generators spread across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin. (WEC Energy Group utilities include We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Upper Michigan Energy Resources and partial ownership of Wisconsin River Power Company.) Job Responsibilities
Remotely operate/control, monitor, manage and dispatch (in varying capacity) the hydroelectric stations, rotating internal combustion engines (RICE), Combustion Turbine (CT) and Solar Distributive Energy Resources (DERs) in a safe, reliable, economic and regulatory compliant manner working directly with Power Marketing Real-Time and Day-Ahead Marketing staff Coordinate, implement, assist and document flood operations with PG - Hydro staff; implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and identify potential and existing dam safety issues in accordance with the ODSP Provide input on strategies and policies for the dispatch of hydro/remote assets and assure that management directives are applied properly Monitor and operate security system equipment including cameras; document all abnormal security activities that occur at any hydroelectric/remote generation facilities and communicate to Power Generation/Hydro Operations management, Corporate Security and local law enforcement if needed in accordance with the We Energies, WRPCo, WPS and UMERC Physical Security Plans Prepare reports and maintain accurate records and logs; recognize failures of the remote hydro/remote generation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and callout appropriate personnel to locally operate/monitor plants as appropriate Callout and provide work directions to hydroelectric and remote generation site staff in accordance with union contracts Coordinate with Electric System Operations (ESO), Electric