Generation Superintendent- O&M

Lewis County Public Utility District•Randle, WA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Generation Superintendent supervises the operation and maintenance of the District’s hydroelectric generation facilities. Schedules the work assignments of employees/contractors and implements District procurement, contracting, operating and maintenance procedures on all projects and improvements. Monitors and manages maintenance projects. This is a non-remote position and has a 30 minute residency requirement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Direct and supervise the activities of personnel and contractors to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the project. Assist and develop operating procedures and preventative maintenance programs. Supervise project activities to assume compliance with District policies and procedures, state and federal safety standards, FERC license requirements, permits and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with other departments, contractors, and stakeholders necessary to accomplish ongoing execution of operations and maintenance projects associated with hydroelectric facilities. Responsible for performing and/or overseeing engineering and project management activities for District generation facilities. Accountable for communication systems; to include the radio/pager equipment, telephone equipment, and connections to remote data. Manage control systems for the Project including SCADA. Administer security program to ensure regulatory requirements are met; reduce risk and optimize operations. Responsible for meeting NERC/WECC compliance for the Project, including performing required maintenance and testing, submitting data and reports, and providing required training. Perform dam inspections, evaluations, risk analysis, risk reduction measures. Assist in maintaining accurate recordkeeping systems, monitor hydroelectric O&M activities, inspect equipment, diagnose problems, perform tests, compile data and submit reports as necessary to provide for proper evaluation, control, reporting and documentations of hydro plant operations. Assist in the preparation, monitoring and management of the department budget. Assist in the preparation and dissemination of updates and reports. Plan, establish priorities, schedule tasks, make assignments, monitor and evaluate progress of department activities toward completion within required timeframes and approved budgets. Provide leadership, communicate clear work and performance expectations, and give direction, support and feedback to assigned employees. Available 24 hours each day to help facilitate troubleshooting and investigations into unplanned events. Must be onsite at hydroelectric facilities during adverse conditions including floods, fires, equipment failures and other critical events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and/or training and education in power plant operations and maintenance at a craft journey level.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in hydroelectric generation operation and/or maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have two (2) years of supervisor experience.
Ability to read and understand electrical, civil and mechanical maintenance drawings, principles and practices pertaining to hydroelectric plants.
Must have demonstrated project management experience involving complex projects with multiple parties such as engineers, staff, consultants, suppliers, contractors and fabricators.
Must have knowledge of federal, state and local standards for hydroelectric projects, including OSHA safety regulations as well as environmental, wildlife, fish and recreational regulations and licensing requirements for the hydroelectric projects.
Must have a valid Driver’s license.
Must have or able to be certified in First Aid/CPR upon hire.
Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.), Project Management Professional (PMP), or licensed journeyman is desirable.
Preferred Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the activities of personnel and contractors to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the project.
Assist and develop operating procedures and preventative maintenance programs.
Supervise project activities to assume compliance with District policies and procedures, state and federal safety standards, FERC license requirements, permits and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with other departments, contractors, and stakeholders necessary to accomplish ongoing execution of operations and maintenance projects associated with hydroelectric facilities.
Performing and/or overseeing engineering and project management activities for District generation facilities.
Accountable for communication systems; to include the radio/pager equipment, telephone equipment, and connections to remote data.
Manage control systems for the Project including SCADA.
Administer security program to ensure regulatory requirements are met; reduce risk and optimize operations.
Responsible for meeting NERC/WECC compliance for the Project, including performing required maintenance and testing, submitting data and reports, and providing required training.
Perform dam inspections, evaluations, risk analysis, risk reduction measures.
Assist in maintaining accurate recordkeeping systems, monitor hydroelectric O&M activities, inspect equipment, diagnose problems, perform tests, compile data and submit reports as necessary to provide for proper evaluation, control, reporting and documentations of hydro plant operations.
Assist in the preparation, monitoring and management of the department budget.
Assist in the preparation and dissemination of updates and reports.
Plan, establish priorities, schedule tasks, make assignments, monitor and evaluate progress of department activities toward completion within required timeframes and approved budgets.
Provide leadership, communicate clear work and performance expectations, and give direction, support and feedback to assigned employees.
Available 24 hours each day to help facilitate troubleshooting and investigations into unplanned events.
Must be onsite at hydroelectric facilities during adverse conditions including floods, fires, equipment failures and other critical events.