Assist in budget development by providing maintenance work scopes and costs
Develop operational and maintenance procedures for field use
Lead reliability improvements and mentor field technicians
Coordinate NERC testing as per compliance requirements
Respond to power system disruptions and supervise repairs
Provide managerial coverage as needed.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Retirement plan options with company contributions
Opportunities for professional development and training
Paid time off and holidays
Travel opportunities for project management and field work.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are entered into the Maintenance Management program (IFS);
Create work orders, print out preventative maintenance work packages and provide to technicians;
Ensure all work packages sent to the field are in compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct;
Close out preventative maintenance work packages when complete;
Manage maintenance and repair projects, define scope, send out RFQ's, select vendor, prepare project safety plans, manage project execution in the field;
Develop station outage plans that fall in line with the annual maintenance schedule;
Assist the Senior Operations Manager in developing annual budgets by providing upcoming maintenance work scopes and budgetary numbers;
Develop safety, environmental, operational, and maintenance procedures to the used in the field;
Lead reliability improvement efforts in assigned area, which could include coaching or mentoring field technicians;
Plan and coordinate NERC testing and tracking in accordance with compliance program;
Be available for, and respond to, calls during power system disruptions to aid in problem solving and supervise repairs.
Fill-in for Manager, Operations as need.
Requirements:
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and verbal & written communication skills;
Excellent reasoning ability, critical thinking skills and organizational ability;
Understanding risk and means/methods to manage risk to accepted levels;
Ability to manage several priorities and work within tight deadlines;
Well organized, able to multitask, resourceful and shows initiative;
Proficient in Microsoft office products including Word, Power Point, Outlook and Project;
Prior experience using an electronic maintenance management system (IFS, Maximo, SAP, etc.)
Maintain a valid driver's license - traveling required.
Qualifications:
A minimum of four years of experience in the maintenance of power station and equipment maintenance (including transmission, distribution and generation systems),
Minimum associates degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. Bachelor degree in engineering is a plus,
Working knowledge of hydropower turbine/generator systems and related equipment, standards, codes and regulations,
Experience with reading (and working from) drawings, blueprints, specifications, schematics,
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn additional software related to the ordering of parts and materials,
Knowledge of related industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA and knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and Safety/Environmental rules and regulations;
Ability to plan and administer projects and corresponding budgets.
