Operations Manager

Manager, Operations

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of a group of employees engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric facilities and associated equipment on the Androscoggin River, to ensure safe, efficient and reliable energy production in a manner consistent with operational and regulatory requirements across multiple facilities. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that company personnel, contractors and consultants are following company approved Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental policies and procedures, and that company property is protected;

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct;

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the safe, efficient operation repair and maintenance of hydropower systems, equipment and machinery for stations on the Androscoggin River;

• Be available for calls during power system disruptions to aid in problem solving and supervise repairs;

• Supervise operations and maintenance staff. Encourage employee development and training;

• The operations manager will be responsible for compliance with ISO-NE operating requirements as they pertain to the hydroelectric station operation; This includes procedure development, documentation, training, auditing and periodic reporting to the agencies.

• Capable of managing their own accountabilities with limited direct manager interaction, while ensuring appropriate communications occurs both up and down the organization.

Requirements:

• Possess good supervisory and interpersonal skills - focus on solving conflict, remain open-minded, and balance team and individual responsibilities;

• Encourage growth and skills in staff, exhibit confidence in self and others, and demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and professionalism;

• Ensure that company personnel, contractors and consultants are following company approved HSSE policies and procedures, and that public and company property is protected;

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and company codes of operation and conduct;

• Excellent working knowledge of safety regulations, company policies, rules and procedures;

• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects;

• Ability to set priorities for multiple objectives.

• Superior skills and abilities in written and oral communications, analysis, problem-solving, planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities;

• Excellent functional and technical skills;

• Ability to withstand and function under stressful situations;

• Maintain a valid driver’s license – frequent travel along Androscoggin river basin required.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree (preferred) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and five years of related work experience is preferred or Military equivalent and five years of related work experience;

• Prefer 5-10 years’ experience in Hydro or other generation plant operation and maintenance with at least 2 years of supervisory experience;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word and Excel;

• Proficient in the use or experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems;

• Working knowledge of hydropower turbine/generator systems and related equipment, standards, codes and regulations;

• Experience with reading (and working from) drawings, blueprints, specifications, schematics

• Knowledge of related industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA and knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and Safety/Environmental rules and regulations;