Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation at WEC Energy Group

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation, distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies. We employ over 7,000 people in our energy companies and service subsidiaries. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation (Remote Operations Supervisor).  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.

The ROS 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.

The 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.)

• Operate/control, monitor, manage and dispatch the Companies’ hydro generating stations in a safe, compliant, reliable and economic manner in accordance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of Natural Resources, US Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Recognize failures of the remote hydro/remote generation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and call out appropriate personnel to locally operate/monitor plants as appropriate; prepare reports and maintain accurate records and logs.
• Monitor remote generating facilities including Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE), Combustion Turbines; this includes monitoring, interpreting and taking appropriate action on plant alarms utilizing the Distributed Controls System (DCS)/SCADA systems.
• Provide daily work direction to team members / co-workers / O&M Contractors / local hydro operations staff; may contribute to planning, work scheduling and decision-making regarding work methods.
• Provide input on strategies and policies in relation to the dispatch of hydro/generation assets and assure that management directives are applied properly.
• Assist in creating and updating operating procedures.
• Perform analysis to support optimization of generation assets in order to reduce costs of operations, improve market value, and/or reduce risk of non-compliance.
• Work closely with PG Engineering, local Hydro Operations staff and Hydro Operations Specialist to analyze operational non-conformance events and contribute to Root Cause Analysis evaluations. 
• Work with Information Technology infrastructure teams, local operating teams, and Hydro Engineering groups on developing and improving Operational tools/applications, particularly those utilized to accomplish river management, communications & planning functions.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) operations, rules and procedures, and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards.
• Work with Power Operations and Electric System Operations groups to ensure compliance is maintained at all times with FERC and NERC Standards.
• Maintain operations proficiency via continuous/annual training as well as maintain NERC certification credentials.

• Bachelor’s Degree or in lieu of a degree, significant experience in generation or bulk electric system operations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, continuously changing, diverse work environment, and the ability to maintain high performance in stressful situations. 
• Ability to gather and analyze important information needed to understand problems and to make quick decisions based on the available information.
• Must have good communication skills.
• NERC Operator Certification required (must obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain through continuous education credits; the company will provide training and support to attain and maintain certification).

• Experience with a 24/7 work environment.
• Local hydro/remote generation operations and/or power plant experience.
• Knowledge of the regional transmission system, LMP markets and regional generation resources.
• Formal or informal leadership experience.
• Experience with union contracts and agreements.
• Computer skills and software proficiency (e.g., Excel, Word or demonstrated ability to learn new computer applications)
• Wholesale electric market operations experience.

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Benefits begin on day one of employment.
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Pay Range Minimum:  $98,780.50 

Pay Range Maximum:  $148,170.62 

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.  At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.