Lead Manager – Hydroelectric Energy

Innergex • Pemberton, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with
an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States,
France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates
hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage
facilities.
For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant
renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity.
We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way
to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances
people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging,
inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Red Seal certification.
• Advanced leadership skills to provide guidance on individual development, lead the modification of existing processes, and propose new solutions for improved efficiency.
• Practical work methods to take part in small projects and repairs with the goal of fully understanding general plant processes and operations.
• Adaptable: able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary ream environment consisting of Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Maintenance employees at all levels.
• Supportive of the development of new technologies and methods.
• Highly independent and self-directed: anticipates requirements, seeks opportunities, and develops and implements solutions to complex plant processes and operations.
• Safety: good understanding and applications of electrical, mechanical, and general safety.
• Experience as a Journeyman Millwright.
• Experience at managing and operations crews at industrial facilities.
• Experience with hydro plant operations, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), communications infrastructure, high voltage transmission lines (a definite asset).
• Experience reading and interpreting Engineering drawings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings.
• Must be a “hands-on”, self starter personality.
• Proven leadership skills with multi-disciplinary staff and projects.
• Very good interpersonal and communications skills (written, verbal and computer).
• Have a general appreciation for outdoors.
• Possess a BC driver’s license in good standing: experience with 4-wheel drives and snowmobiles is required (Class 1 driver’s licence, and asset).
• MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team (Plant Managers and Operators).
• Manage employees scheduling, time management and timecard approvals
• Manage employees and put the resources in place to accomplish the necessary tasks for the proper functioning of the site
• Evaluate employees according to existing policies
• Give clear and measurable objectives to their employees based on the existing policies.
• Manage, run, and supervise the operations of the hydroelectric power plant by way of scheduling, conducting, and documenting all regular monitoring and maintenance.
• Supervise the optimization of the hydroelectric power plant output and production.
• Manage, lead, and participate in the Preventive Maintenance program for plant and facilities equipment including the electrical and mechanical testing, repair of equipment and procurement of parts and supplies.
• Manage, lead and participate in the troubleshooting and resolution of alarms generated by the hydroelectric power plant to minimize downtime (availability 24 hours a day when on duty).
• Manage the daily work planning and operations activities.
• Assist the Operations and Maintenance Manager in planning major maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the BC Hydro – Fraser Valley Office for outages and line switching.
• Manage any specialized contractors needed to perform maintenance and repairs for the power plant.
• Manage contractor and visitor orientation and safety.
• Manage overflow camp facilities for contractors and visitors.
• Adhere to and implement the Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety standards of Innergex.
• Innergex provides formal and in-house training, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Three weeks vacation to start.
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions.
• 100% employer-funded wellness account.
• Group Retirement plans with employer participation.
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program.
• Car allowance.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees