Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of a group of employees engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric facilities and associated equipment on the Kennebec River, to ensure safe, efficient and reliable energy production in a manner consistent with operational and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that company personnel, contractors and consultants are following company approved safety policies and procedures, and that company property is protected;
• Practice sound, approved environmental principles and follow correct environmental policies and procedures. Immediately act upon incorrect procedures when witnessed and, if necessary, stop the work or procedure. Ensure that company personnel, contractors and consultants are following company approved environmental policies and procedures, and that company property is protected;

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct;

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the safe, efficient operation repair and maintenance of hydro power systems, equipment and machinery;
• Be available for calls during power system disruptions to aid in problem solving and supervise repairs;
• Supervise hydroelectric power technicians and operators. Encourage employee development and training;

• The operations manager will be responsible for compliance with NERC reliability standards and ISO-NE operating requirements as they pertain to the hydroelectric station operation; This includes procedure development, documentation, training, auditing and periodic reporting to the agencies.

Requirements:

• Possess good written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects;
• Ability to set priorities for multiple objectives.
• Superior skills and abilities in written and oral communications, analysis, problem-solving, planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities;
• Excellent functional and technical skills;
• Ability to withstand and function under stressful situations;
• Maintain a valid driver’s license – traveling required.

Qualifications:

• A Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree and five years of related work experience is preferred or Military equivalent and five years of related work experience;
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in Hydro or other generation plant operation and maintenance with at least 2 years of supervisory experience;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of hydro power turbine/generator systems and related equipment, standards, codes and regulations
• Experience with reading (and working from) drawings, blueprints, specifications, schematics
• Knowledge of related industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA and knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and Safety/Environmental rules and regulations;

We offer a dynamic and professional work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.