4+ years in power station maintenance (transmission, distribution, generation)
Associate's degree in engineering or related field (Bachelor's preferred)
Working knowledge of hydropower turbine/generator systems
Experience interpreting drawings, blueprints, and schematics
Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, and environmental safety regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software
Strong project management and budgeting skills
Responsibilities
Enter preventative maintenance tasks into the IFS program
Create and distribute preventative maintenance work packages to technicians
Ensure compliance of work packages with regulatory requirements
Close out completed preventative maintenance work packages
Manage maintenance projects, including vendor selection and safety planning
Develop station outage plans aligned with the annual maintenance schedule
Assist in budget development for upcoming maintenance scopes
Lead reliability improvement initiatives and mentor technicians
Coordinate NERC testing and compliance tracking
Respond to power system disruptions for problem-solving and repairs
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Opportunities for professional development and training
Support for safety certifications
Travel opportunities as required
Potential for career advancement within the organization
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.
