Superintendent, Hydro Operations at Rock Island Dam

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. 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 November 19th.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for this position is $132,560 - $165,700 (based on qualifications).  With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $198,840, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

For details about benefits, see the full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers or visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.

Overview
The Superintendent - Hydro Operations (Rock Island) manages generation operations and reliability for the Rock Island power plant. Responsibilities include optimizing the efficiency and economics of plant equipment operations. The role involves collaborating with plant maintenance, central maintenance, and engineering departments to achieve reliability goals and plan for maintaining low-cost, reliable, and safe power. The Superintendent directs and supervises plant operators and fishway staff in alignment with District objectives and policies. Additionally, this position manages the efficient and economical construction, operation, and budgeting of the District's generation facilities and support systems. The Superintendent also serves as duty supervisor and handles after-hours emergencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the activities of plant operators and fishway staff in alignment with work plans, business unit objectives, and District goals. Plan, schedule, organize, and assign tasks to ensure safe, efficient operations and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Provide counseling, coaching, and development opportunities, while evaluating performance according to established procedures and written expectations. Administer the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and participate in labor-management meetings and discussions.
• Manage the operations of assigned power plants, fish systems, and ancillary systems to ensure work is completed in alignment with work plans, business unit objectives, and District goals. Coordinate the planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of all operational and maintenance activities. Identify and manage the resolution of operational, personnel, safety, and other issues impacting workers, plant operations, the work environment, or productivity. Oversee the monitoring of plant conditions and systems.
• Interact and coordinate with other District departments, outside agencies, and/or regulatory agencies. Monitor, direct, and participate in special projects such as District initiatives, RFAs, feasibility studies, and capital and O&M projects.
• Develop, implement, and administer operating procedures and policies to meet production objectives.
• Manage, coordinate, and administer maintenance and outage management information system processes and record-keeping to ensure timely and accurate entry of work orders and employee timekeeping information. Monitor operational employee contributions to equipment and materials records, work procedures, notes, histories, and asset records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Contribute to, support, and/or lead change management and process improvement projects to enhance systematic and efficient methods for capturing, developing, and maintaining plant information.
• Prepare budget recommendations and monitor plant operations and activities in line with the approved budget. Identify scope, schedule, or budget issues, and provide leadership to resolve them. Determine staffing needs to meet plant operation requirements effectively. Contribute to asset management, replacement, and improvement planning to meet District, agency, and license requirements.
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Journeyman Certification or bachelor's degree (B.S., B.A.) in Engineering, Business Administration or related field is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Experience

• 5+ years of skilled trade, professional, and/or supervisory experience in power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering is required.
• Supervisory experience and power plant operations experience are strongly preferred.
• Candidates who demonstrate initiative in leadership roles, such as planner, project leader, temporary superintendent, foreman, shop steward, or safety representative, are desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.

Skills and Abilities: see the full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers 

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.