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Tracing its roots to Thomas Edison himself, PPL Corporation has been empowering economic vitality and the quality
of life for the communities it serves for nearly a century. The people of PPL Corporation provide reliable, safe,
competitively priced energy to our customers and competitive returns to our shareowners. PPL has grown from a
company with customers and facilities in one region of Pennsylvania to a diverse, super-regional energy company with
more than 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as about 19,000 megawatts of
generating capacity from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest. PPL provides energy for millions of customers while
providing challenging and rewarding careers for thousands of employees around the United States and abroad.
Position Summary
Provide leadership and oversight support for achieving safety, financial, operational and technical objectives of the
EFH Relay Test organization. To direct relay test technicians and contractors in the performance of all support of
the electrical relay testing and maintenance in conformance with all applicable NERC and other standards, the trouble
shooting and repair of the protective relay equipment, and acceptance testing of new protective relay equipment.
Insure technicians are trained and continue the development of training programs to support the technicians This
position is also responsible to develop and implement work strategies / resource plans for the EFH fleet and to
ensure activities are implemented as planned in a safe and efficient manner. This position also assists the
engineering groups in designing and implementing new relay designs and installations.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Develops work strategies, resource plans, contractor and crew to achieve compliance with relay maintenance in
compliance with regulations.
2. Provides input into the development of the OM Capital budgets for monitoring and control of electrical systems.
3. Provides Leadership and Oversight to include but not limited to First Line Supervisors and Contractors involved in
the Maintenance and Modifications of electrical protection systems.
4. Develops and Maintains work standards and behaviors that support the highest level of safety, regulatory
compliance, quality, and productivity.
5. Observes/ monitors employees performance on a regular basis. Improves performance by working with employees
to reinforce strengths and to strengthen areas of weakness, by coaching and recommending training needs.
6. Provides input into the development of performance indicators and departmental goals as they relate to safety,
quality, and productivity. Monitors established performance indicators as they relate to the departmental goals
using this as a tool to improve group performance.
7. Develops plans and strategies for the implementation of major projects and other initiatives.
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration.
Basic Qualifications
1. Two year degree in electronic/electrical engineering technology from a program that is accredited by a national
accreditation agency, or equivalent degree.
2. More than 10 years experience electrical relaying in power plants operation or utility systems.
3. Working knowledge of all aspects electrical relaying and modification work. Organizational and Leadership skill
required to effectively manage a large, diverse work group.
4. Experience with labor agreements and administration requirements.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work well with individuals on all levels of the organization.
7. License to drive a motor vehicle in the state of Pennsylvania.
8. Ability to achieve NERC CIP clearance.
9. Ability to hold clearance orders.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Supervisory experience managing a large work group responsible for electrical relaying maintenance and
modification activities at multiple geographic locations.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, NFPA and NEC regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of NERC and other regulatory standards to ensure compliance.