The advertised hiring range for the Manager – Hydro Plant Engineering is $147,920 - $184,900, with a maximum opportunity of up to $221,880 with tenure and strong performance.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 12508
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the Hydro Engineering Manager role. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for July 14.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The advertised hiring range for the Manager – Hydro Plant Engineering is $147,920 - $184,900, with a maximum opportunity of up to $221,880 with tenure and strong performance.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
Manager - Hydro Plant Engineering
Overview Lead and direct plant engineers work for the District's hydroelectric facilities including the supervision of plant engineering staff, budgeting, planning, and oversight of engineering plant facilities. Responsible for identifying, recommending, implementing, and coordinating process improvement projects to enhance the performance and efficiencies of the hydroelectric facilities and ongoing District modernization projects, and to support compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible for overseeing and working collaboratively with Generation plant management to design and implement best operating and maintenance practices that comply with FERC, NERC and WECC bulk electric reliability standards and in a manner that protects the safety of employees, contractors and District equipment.
Responsibilities
Lead and direct the plant engineering to support effective ongoing hydro operations and maintenance practices, and timely and cost effective project implementation. Manage the activities of the team in accordance with District policies, District goals and objectives, and in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and regulatory requirements. Manage resource utilization using Primavera. Develop and maintain productive and positive working relationships with staff and management. Model District values and lead by example.
Act as a Standard Owner, Subject Matter Expert or Contributor to NERC CIP Standards. Ensure the District meets its overall compliance obligations for each assigned standard. Oversee the development of compliant processes, controls and supporting documentation to provide assurance of compliance with assigned Standards. Actively monitor compliance with assigned Standards including, but not limited to, self-assessments. Stay abreast of changes and modifications to the assigned Standards.
Prepare budgets, goals, objectives for the workgroup. Collaborate with plant staff and engineering departments to establish priorities. Participate in long range planning activities within the business unit. Recommend asset maintenance and replacement plan projects and priorities to Generation management, senior management, and the board of commissioners.
Identify, recommend, implement, and coordinate hydroelectric process improvement and maintenance tasks and projects in concert with the hydro engineering project offices, contractors, and consultants. Direct and participate on hydro project teams and negotiation teams on technical and contractual issues while maintaining a global and holistic view of the project goals.
Review and monitor startup and testing activities to ensure safe reliable commercial operation of new and rehabilitated systems & equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, changes and technical trends in support of continuous process improvement for the Generation business unit.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
People Management
This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 2-9. Indirect Resources Managed: None.
Reports To Director
Overtime exemption Exempt
Qualifications
Education Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline from a four-year college or university
Experience
10+ years relevant and progressively responsible experience in power plant designs, construction, operations and maintenance, including project management, project engineering and major hydro rehabilitation projects is required.
5+ years supervisory experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
Extensive technical knowledge of hydroelectric power generation equipment, design, manufacturing and construction.
Solid knowledge of FERC, NERC and WECC bulk electric reliability standards.
Advanced understanding of plant system design, operations and modernization projects.
Working knowledge of budgeting and planning.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Project management.
Personnel management.
Contract negotiations.
Supervise and effectively lead and direct the work of others.
Collaboration and coordination.
Networking within the industry.
Facilitate presentations.
Identify, recommend, implement, and coordinate hydroelectric process improvement tasks and projects.
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Exposure to Toxic/Caustic Chemicals - Occasionally
Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate
District Values
Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
