Helms Hydro Generation Supervisor

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Shaver Lake, CA

1d•$137,000 - $232,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and Supervises the Operation of three 404 Mw Generators in unique underground powerhouse. Also responsible for oversight and operation of 230Kv switchyard, Courtright and Wishon Dams. Must understand and be aligned with Power Generation’s goals and compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines. Responsible for the investigation, analysis, determination, and corrective actions regarding recordable, motor vehicle and near miss incidents and warnings at the Helms hydro plant. Travel is expected for offsite, in-person meetings ~ 3 days per month. Incumbent will be supervising Union Represented Co-workers and will need to be able understand and interpret union contracts.

Requirements

High School or General Educational Development-GED Diploma
Valid CA driver’s license (or out of state license if job applicant)
5 years of experience in Hydro Operations, Maintenance, or Engineering
Work is divided between field and office environment.
Will need to climb up and down stairs and ladders, traverse over rocky, uneven, and steep terrain, and drive on narrow and rough mountain roads in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline
Professional Engineers License
Supervisory experience
Knowledge of Power Generation Operation and Maintenance Standards and Guidelines and associated regulatory requirements
Ability to manage operation and maintenance activities within authorized budget and metrics
Knowledge of Powerhouse equipment and auxiliary systems
Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical or mechanical arrangement drawings.
Knowledge of Powerhouse and Water Conveyance protection schemes and equipment)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation, performance, reliability, adherence to regulatory requirements and the day-to-day operation of their respective watershed and generating facilities including the management of employee performance.
Oversees and supervises the operation of all electrical, mechanical, civil and auxiliary equipment. Ensures function of proposed projects align with Power Generation's goals and compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses.
Responsible as the watershed expert to train others and ensures correct application and adherence to Power Generation’s Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedure.
Advocates for Hydro O&M interests during FERC relicensing and decommissioning projects, technical and ecological working committees, and other agency/regulatory/stakeholder proceedings and projects.
Responsible for developing productivity improvements and work practices to reduce operating costs while meeting corporate and regulatory compliance.
Responsible for the safe operation of dams and waterways including approving and scheduling required inspections, ensuring recording and monitoring devices are in working order and ensuring that watershed personnel are trained in related emergency procedures.
Manages in-stream water release requirements and develops reservoir draw down and fill plans.
Responsible for the development of operating and guidance procedures related to generation and water storage assets.
Provides guidance and technical interface with Operations, Engineering, Construction and Project Management for asset repair and replacement strategies for long-term planning.
Represents Hydro O&M during regulatory inspections, and responsible for coordinating follow-up actions such as maintenance, operational exercises, and information/data requests.
Requires onsite presence on workdays at remote facility two hours East of Clovis, CA. Also requires 24/7 on call responsibilities to support any Operational issues