LUMA Energy
Manager, Protection and Automation Control
At LUMA, we are proud to have people who embody the commitment to serve. We practice a “people first” culture and recognize the significant contributions our team makes to the company’s performance. LUMA is its people—people who work hard and give their best effort so we can achieve our service goals for Puerto Rico.
Our mission is to provide you with reliable electric power and to transform the system that lights up every home, every business, every corner of Puerto Rico. At LUMA, people come first, and safety is the foundation of everything we do.
Job Summary This position ensures the effective management and evolution of PAC assets to support reliable, secure, and efficient energy infrastructure aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Job Description
Drives the priorities and performance of the Protection, Automation, and Control (PAC) Asset Management function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering enhanced asset reliability, data integrity, and operational excellence.
Oversees the development and enforcement of engineering standards, cybersecurity compliance, and lifecycle asset strategies to optimize cost, risk, and performance across PAC infrastructure.
Promotes cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making by advancing PAC data governance frameworks, business intelligence tools, and long‑range financial planning to support organizational objectives.
Leads and develops a team to achieve departmental goals and support employee growth.
Monitors performance and provides feedback to drive accountability and improvement.
Implements strategies and manages resources to meet operational targets effectively.
Manages and develops team members to build capability and improve collaboration, resulting in higher engagement and productivity.
Develops and manages departmental budgets to allocate resources effectively and meet operational targets.
Defines and monitors departmental KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.
Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.
Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
5 to 8 years of experience related to protection systems, automation, SCADA, electrical substations, or electric asset management with at least 5 years overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects.
Licenses / Certifications
Professional Engineer license issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects is preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Generous retirement savings plan with company matching
Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Strategy/Planning
Industries: Utilities
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Our mission is to provide you with reliable electric power and to transform the system that lights up every home, every business, every corner of Puerto Rico. At LUMA, people come first, and safety is the foundation of everything we do.
Job Summary This position ensures the effective management and evolution of PAC assets to support reliable, secure, and efficient energy infrastructure aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Job Description
Drives the priorities and performance of the Protection, Automation, and Control (PAC) Asset Management function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering enhanced asset reliability, data integrity, and operational excellence.
Oversees the development and enforcement of engineering standards, cybersecurity compliance, and lifecycle asset strategies to optimize cost, risk, and performance across PAC infrastructure.
Promotes cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making by advancing PAC data governance frameworks, business intelligence tools, and long‑range financial planning to support organizational objectives.
Leads and develops a team to achieve departmental goals and support employee growth.
Monitors performance and provides feedback to drive accountability and improvement.
Implements strategies and manages resources to meet operational targets effectively.
Manages and develops team members to build capability and improve collaboration, resulting in higher engagement and productivity.
Develops and manages departmental budgets to allocate resources effectively and meet operational targets.
Defines and monitors departmental KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.
Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.
Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
5 to 8 years of experience related to protection systems, automation, SCADA, electrical substations, or electric asset management with at least 5 years overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects.
Licenses / Certifications
Professional Engineer license issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects is preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Generous retirement savings plan with company matching
Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Strategy/Planning
Industries: Utilities
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