Regional Manager

Overview

Manage daily operations, safety, maintenance, and staff at hydroelectric plants.

Key Responsibilities

• production efficiency
• maintenance planning
• troubleshooting
• outage planning
• high voltage
• emergency response

Tasks

-Ensure that plant production is maintained at maximum levels and efficiencies -Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, creating work orders, purchase orders & PM’s -Read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties -Co-ordinate and remotely oversee off hours call out responses to plant and public safety issues. The Regional Manager will be required to personally respond to occasional off hour plant and public safety emergencies -Provide point contact for high voltage clearances. Request, Write, and Execute High Voltage Clearance within ECRE’s Power System -Direct, supervise and assist plant employees in the operation and maintenance of generating units to ensure continuing high reliability and safety. Evaluate performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities -Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time -Provide technical support at assigned hydroelectric generating plant(s) -Sustain the morale and motivation of operations personnel and handle employee concerns as they arise -Develop and maintain long range maintenance plans -Provide support for Outage planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination and supervision -Grip and manually manipulate, often in repetitive motion, items such as but not limited to hand tools and machine parts -Resolve plant problems including troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and root cause analysis -Report normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to the Division Manager. Take necessary corrective action in accordance with established policy or at the direction of the Division Manager -Perform LOTO, Confined Space, and other safety permits -Provide supervision for power equipment repair and maintenance – critical equipment – generators, breakers, transformers -Ensure compliance with all FERC, dam safety, public safety and environmental regulatory requirements -Maintain the plant Regional Policy Manuals and assure that policies and procedures are kept up to date -Oversee the training of all plant personnel and maintain the plant Training Manual and daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records -Support equipment operation through the implementation of preventive, predictive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance planning, and procedures

Requirements

• cmms
• associate degree
• electrical drawings
• problem solving
• verbal communication
• troubleshooting

What You Bring

-The operation of hand and power tools and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs -Comfortability working at heights and around water -The ability to locally support advanced troubleshooting efforts by remote members of the ECRE team -A history of demonstrated maintenance supervisory/management experience is preferred and high level of competence with computerized maintenance management systems and other information systems. -Clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations -Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities -Interpersonal skills are required in order to properly train and motivate people to engage in becoming key players and work toward establishing a world class maintenance organization -Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to: -Being able to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters -Reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level -Ability to read and understand basic electrical and mechanical drawings -Ability to climb both portable and permanently installed ladders -Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or related field preferred -The ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical problems -Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated -Proficient computer technology skills, including ability to utilize company authorized software -Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection -Knowledge of the safe operation of high, medium, and low voltage electrical distribution equipment -Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions as required; easily understands & follow directions -The ability to plan work in advance and to properly assign and utilize subordinate personnel is essential -Possess clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving/receiving instructions over a radio

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Benefits

-Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community -Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program -Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart -A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match -Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development

About Eagle Creek Renewable Energy Llc

-Specializes in developing, operating, and managing renewable energy projects. -Focuses primarily on hydropower, with a growing interest in other clean energy forms. -Founded with a mission to create sustainable and long-term energy solutions, is a key player in the renewable energy sector. -Operates and manages a portfolio of hydroelectric plants across North America, contributing to the clean energy transition. -Typical projects involve revamping aging hydro plants and developing new energy solutions to reduce carbon footprints. -Known for expertise in hydroelectric power, alongside other renewable energy resources such as wind and solar. -Plays a vital role in driving forward the renewable energy transition, contributing significantly to energy diversification and grid resilience.

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