System Protection & Controls Director

BHE•Des Moines, IA

1d•$134,800 - $202,200

About The Position

The System Protection and Controls Director provides effective utilization of Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools while keeping safety as the primary objective. The director provides leadership and vision for system protection. The director is responsible for the development and implementation of protective relaying standards, practices and settings in the electric generation facilities to allow operation of the BHE Renewables fleet in a safe and reliable manner. The director may work with and oversee consultants and compliance partners to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the fleet. The director participates in the design and analysis of protection and control schemes for equipment and devices and provides technical assistance to other departments, particularly in the area of power system grounding, surge protection and analysis of system events. The director represents the company at public hearings, regulatory proceedings and other public meetings required for energy generating facilities. The director provides technical consultative services to other groups within BHE Renewables and ensures safety, environmental and regulatory compliance of the department. The director also recommends and implements policies affecting the BHE Renewables generation fleet. BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA. Our CHAMPION culture drives our success by fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement within a respectful and inclusive team environment. Through the CHAMPION mindset, we focus on the fundamentals – preparation, planning and attention to detail – holding ourselves accountable to do simple better. Alongside this, the BHE Renewables CARES program encourages employee volunteerism and invests in our communities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and collaboration, making us stronger together. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Requirements

Leadership and vision for system protection.
Development and implementation of protective relaying standards, practices and settings.
Oversight of consultants and compliance partners.
Design and analysis of protection and control schemes.
Technical assistance in power system grounding, surge protection, and system event analysis.
Representation at public hearings, regulatory proceedings, and public meetings.
Technical consultative services to internal groups.
Ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
Recommending and implementing policies.

Responsibilities

Provides effective utilization of Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools while keeping safety as the primary objective.
Provides leadership and vision for system protection.
Responsible for the development and implementation of protective relaying standards, practices and settings in the electric generation facilities to allow operation of the BHE Renewables fleet in a safe and reliable manner.
May work with and oversee consultants and compliance partners to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the fleet.
Participates in the design and analysis of protection and control schemes for equipment and devices.
Provides technical assistance to other departments, particularly in the area of power system grounding, surge protection and analysis of system events.
Represents the company at public hearings, regulatory proceedings and other public meetings required for energy generating facilities.
Provides technical consultative services to other groups within BHE Renewables.
Ensures safety, environmental and regulatory compliance of the department.
Recommends and implements policies affecting the BHE Renewables generation fleet.