Description:
Core Responsibilities
- The Engineer will lead in the design, development and implementation of various microprocessor relay upgrade projects. A dedicated professional with continuous oversight responsibility is essential to continued reliable operations. The Engineer will travel to field locations to assist personnel in resolving issues during system outages or open auto investigations.
- Under the general supervision of the Protective System and Testing Section Manager, the Engineer will be active in and be responsible for bench testing on new microprocessor-based relay upgrades. In addition to testing, an understanding of the NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards will be required since passwords, and configuration change management tool need to be utilized. The Engineer will ensure NERC CIP password requirements & configurations are met during commissioning of new relay systems.
- Develop operational and maintenance test instructions for relays.
- Lead and develop written evaluation of system disturbances and coordination with Engineering and submit Engineering Service Request
- Develop test plans for microprocessor relays.
- Provide necessary training for relay technicians.
- Acts as technical liaison between Central Engineering and various groups Cyber Security Training Program and aspects of Personnel Risk Assessment Program.
- Develop capital project justification.
- Evaluate maintenance practices and develop more efficient and reliable methods.
- Review and comment on Engineering design concept for relays and relay upgrades.
- Industry involvement with EPRI, NATF and other organizations on relay applications.
- Develop a thorough understanding on CIP 002, CIP 007 and CIP 010.
- Ensure microprocessor relays are in compliance as CIP 002, CIP 007 and CIP 010.
- Interfaces with designated organizations and departments at O&R and CECONY, and with service vendors and contractors, to achieve sustainable compliance with NERC CIP requirements.
- Make presentations as required, and at the executive level.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and with a minimum of 3 years relative work experience In either relay protection or system testing