Director, Mechanical Engineering / Environmental (Hydro)

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

1d•$134,800 - $185,510•Onsite

About The Position

Manages turbine overhaul, mechanical, and plant support projects at 36 hydroelectric plants in scenic locations across seven western states, having a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports Company programs and policies. Typically supervises Manager-level employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of ten years experience in plant operations, maintenance, engineering or a related field.
A minimum of five years experience in people or functional management.
Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees.
Knowledge of Company's strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as Company policies, procedures, and practices.
Strong knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, Title V, etc) and applicable codes such as ASME, ANSI, NFPA, and federal agency hydropower engineering standards.
Familiarity with FERC hydropower regulatory requirements and US Department of Energy hydroelectric incentive programs.
Knowledge and experience in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical generation facilities.
Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation applications and SAP.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree.
Experience in budget preparation, analysis and cost tracking.
Experience with precision maintenance, predictive maintenance, process centered organizations, project management, contract administration and work planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Direct projects that support hydroelectric operations.
Oversee hydroelectric turbine overhaul, mechanical, and plant support projects.
Apply engineering and environmental principles to support the Company's operations, including facilities technical studies, planning, and implementing capital projects.
Assist with development and implementation of annual asset investment plan including capital and maintenance expenditure options and serviceability reviews.
Prepare expert testimony for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings and court proceedings.
Lead data responses and correspondence with PUCs on Asset Management issues.
Ensure assets are supported with internal and external technical resources, and manage issues associated with operations, asset performance and environmental compliance.
Responsible for daily communication of expectations, coaching employees, providing ongoing feedback, and working collaboratively with other departments.
Facilitate change, develop others, foster continuous improvement and drive for compliance to a developed standard.
Promote activities that have an overall asset level perspective.
Assess industry practices as well as local factors that have a direct impact on performance both physical and financial.
Ensure that the best technical processes and engineering practices are applied across the generation.
Oversee process centered transition activities and special projects.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, or local regulations.
Recommend and implement action plans for achieving objectives.
Select, coach, and develop employees.
Review and evaluate employee performance and prepare annual reviews.