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;

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