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.

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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 drivers 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;