4+ years in power station equipment maintenance (transmission, distribution, generation)
Associate's degree in engineering or a related field; Bachelor's preferred
Familiarity with hydropower turbine/generator systems and regulations
Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and schematics
Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic maintenance management systems
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and environmental regulations
Project planning and budget administration experience
Responsibilities
Enter preventative maintenance tasks into the Maintenance Management program (IFS)
Create and distribute work packages for technicians
Ensure compliance of work packages with regulatory licenses and codes
Close out completed work packages
Manage maintenance and repair projects including defining scope and vendor selection
Develop station outage plans aligned with annual maintenance schedule
Assist in budget development by providing maintenance work scopes and cost estimates
Lead reliability improvement initiatives by mentoring technicians
Coordinate NERC testing and compliance tracking
Respond to system disruptions and supervise repairs
Fill-in for Manager, Operations as necessary
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Involvement in high-impact reliability improvement efforts
Dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities
Engagement in safety and environmental project leadership
Collaboration with a skilled team of engineers and technicians
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.
