Project Manager Operations

Brookfield Renewable•Conestoga, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Project Manager supports special projects and operational support functions across the Safe Harbor, Holtwood, Wallenpaupack, West Delaware, and Lamokin sites. The position reports to the Sr. Manager of Operations and manages assigned operations-budget projects from design through cost management, construction, and commissioning, integrating resulting equipment into plant operations. The role works with field personnel and other teams to maintain station procedures, support regulatory compliance and training, streamline preventive-maintenance documentation, and integrate facility upgrades into ongoing operations. It may also provide site-supervision coverage during illness or vacations and perform other assigned duties. Some travel to various facilities is required, with limited overnight travel expected.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hydro power plant operations experience.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Clear oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of hydro station regulatory compliance, NERC, and PJM requirements.
Power plant O&M experience.
Experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks assigned by the Sr. Manager of Operations.
Develop, review, and approve local station O&M procedures in collaboration with field personnel, and maintain procedure updates.
Support the NERC Compliance team with RCP updates for NERC sites.
Monitor PJM manual updates and changes to ensure local plant processes comply with PJM requirements for PJM and NERC testing.
Support local operations in streamlining regional preventive-maintenance documentation and capturing task procedures for specific equipment.
Support required employee training for the region, including arranging internal or contractor-led training such as CPR, NCCCO, procedure update reviews, HV switching, and auxiliary systems training.
Manage assigned projects under the operations budget, including design, cost, construction, commissioning, and integration of equipment into plant operations.
Work with the Assets team to integrate CapEx facility upgrades into station operations, including updating procedures, supporting planners with preventive-maintenance creation, supporting employee training on new equipment, and capturing operational updates related to the Safe Harbor and Holtwood re-powering projects.
Support Lock Out Tag Out procedure updates, including Safe TK standards, LOTO reviews, and switching-order development and updates.
Serve as Contract Monitor for assigned operations projects.
Perform other assigned duties, including covering site supervision during illness or vacations.