Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS); Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Public Service Corp in Green Bay is seeking a Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation (Remote Operations Supervisor) to oversee hydroelectric and peaking assets across Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The role involves on-site work in Green Bay with a rotating 12-hour shift and additional training/relief shifts.

The position is part of a defined job family and requires 1+ year in safety/compliance, SCADA/HMI experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED or GED.
• 1+ years experience with analytical and methodical decision-making.
• 1+ years in safety & compliance environment.
• 1+ years experience with SCADA/HMI or web-based applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must satisfy CIP-004 security requirements and obtain NERC Operator Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remotely operate/control, monitor, manage and dispatch hydroelectric stations and peaking generators.
• Coordinate flood operations and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Provide input on strategies for dispatch of hydro/remote assets.
• Monitor security systems and document abnormal activities; coordinate with security and law enforcement if needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain logs; respond to SCADA failures and callout staff.
• Provide directions to site staff per union contracts.
• Coordinate with ESO, EDC, and Power Traders for safe operations.

Skills

Analytical decision-making

Safety & compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Web-based applications

Job description

Wisconsin Public Service Corp, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Control Room Supervisor: Hydro & Peaking Generation (Remote Operations Supervisor) in our Green Bay, Wisconsin location. 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. This position 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.

This position is part of a job family (Associate Remote Operations Supervisor, Remote Operations Supervisor) where experience will be the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

This 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.)

Job Responsibilities

• Remotely operate/control, monitor, manage and dispatch (in varying capacity) the hydroelectric stations, rotating internal combustion engines (RICE), Combustion Turbine (CT) and Solar Distributive Energy Resources (DERs) in a safe, reliable, economic and regulatory compliant manner working directly with Power Marketing Real-Time and Day-Ahead Marketing staff
• Coordinate, implement, assist and document flood operations with PG - Hydro staff; implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and identify potential and existing dam safety issues in accordance with the ODSP
• Provide input on strategies and policies for the dispatch of hydro/remote assets and assure that management directives are applied properly
• Monitor and operate security system equipment including cameras; document all abnormal security activities that occur at any hydroelectric/remote generation facilities and communicate to Power Generation/Hydro Operations management, Corporate Security and local law enforcement if needed in accordance with the We Energies, WRPCo, WPS and UMERC Physical Security Plans
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records and logs; recognize failures of the remote hydro/remote generation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and callout appropriate personnel to locally operate/monitor plants as appropriate
• Callout and provide work directions to hydroelectric and remote generation site staff in accordance with union contracts
• Coordinate with Electric System Operations (ESO), Electric Distribution Centers (EDC), Power Traders for safe, reliable and economic operations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED or GED
• 1+ years – experience with analytical and methodical decision-making and demonstrated ability to make sound decision
• 1+ years - experience working in a safety & compliance driven environment
• 1+ years - experience with computer/PCs (web-based applications) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills with teammates and external stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as individually
• This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation. NERC Operator Certification (Must obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain through continuing education hours)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in generation, bulk electric system operations, Hydroelectric or Rotating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE - Wartsila) experience
• 1+ years - experience working in or supporting a continuous operations/non-traditional work schedule or real-time environment – (control room, standing watch, monitoring critical equipment or information)
• 1+ years of formal/informal leadership

End Date:09/07/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56

Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32

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.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.