Manager, Operations Technology presso Nevada Power Company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops operational technology policies, procedures and standards for Transmission and/or Generation control systems. 
•    Ensures that technical staff is adequately trained in the operation of the control systems.
•    Ensures all compliance requirements for areas of responsibility for the position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to the position and company.
•    Ensures policies, procedures and standards for the control systems and cybersecurity are reviewed and aligned with current all higher policies, codes, and regulations; applicable to the position and company.

Directs the implementation and maintenance of: 
•    The Energy Management System (EMS), the Advance Distribution Management System (ADMS), their associated cybersecurity systems, and their peripherals for monitoring, communicating, and controlling of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) systems. Responsible for the system control center computing support systems, ensuring they are meeting the dynamic requirements of T&D operations.
and/or
•    The Distributed Control Systems (DCS), the turbine control systems, the balance of plant control systems, their associated cybersecurity systems, and their peripherals for monitoring, communicating, and controlling of Generation systems. Responsible for the system control room computing support systems, ensuring they are meeting the dynamic requirements of Generation operations.

Ensures the control systems are able to reliably meet the operational requirements.

Provides administration of infrastructure including servers, network, workstations, cybersecurity systems, and access control for all Transmission and/or Generation control systems. 

Provides unified direction and delivery for the operational technology and cybersecurity areas for the Transmission and/or Generation control systems. 

Directs technical analyses and performs evaluation of emergent technology in support of Transmission and/or Generation technical, operational, and financial objectives. Provides technical review of new Transmission and/or Generation acquisitions and construction. 

Coordinates with other business units to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations in support of Resource Planning, Transmission, and/or Generation business unit technical, operational, and financial mission. 

Directs and ensures all Transmission and/or Generation control systems are compliant with NERC CIP and ISO 27001/27019 standards including maintenance, the latest anti-malware, and cybersecurity patches. 

Provides required job safety training for every direct staff member. 

Performs related duties as assigned.  

NOTE:
This position will have a strong focus on Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, ensuring that the systems supporting Transmission and Distribution are secure, reliable, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. The manager will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of OT infrastructure, including servers, networks, workstations, cybersecurity platforms, and access controls. By providing unified direction for OT and cybersecurity strategies, the role ensures that the underlying infrastructure can meet dynamic operational demands while maintaining compliance with standards such as NERC CIP and ISO 27001/27019. The position will be central to advancing the resilience, availability, and integrity of OT environments critical to energy operations.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in the area of specialty and 8 years of related experience with control systems used in transmission, distribution, and/or power plants environments.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 12 years of related experience with control systems used in transmission, distribution, and/or power plants environments.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
•    Power generation facilities
•    Control center operation 
•    Transmission grid operating principles.
•    Energy Management System (EMS)
•    Advance Distribution Management System (ADMS)
•    Electricity System Control System (ESCC)
•    Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
•    Distributed Control System (DCS)
•    North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements
•    Cyber security as applied to operations technology
•    Financial and contractual concepts
•    Compliance requirements for NERC CIP and ISO 27001/27019

Skills such as:
•    Analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and results oriented.
•    Exceptional communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with both internal and external entities

Equipment and Applications
Personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment.  No special physical demands required.  In addition to office environment, requires work in the field near moving parts, with toxic or caustic chemicals, in outdoor weather conditions, near extreme heat, in confined spaces, on elevated platforms.  Some exposure to loud noises required.  Must be able to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs, and wear required PPE.