Power Generation Manager (Hydro)

Location negotiable within Butte, Great Falls or Helena

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

– Bachelors Degree or 10 years of equivalent experience working in generation plant operations and maintenance, generation asset and reliability management, generation compliance and safety
– Experience using computerized maintenance management and project management programs
– First Aid/CPR Certification
– Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
– Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
– Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
– Ability to lift and manipulate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
– Ability to complete on-call after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
– Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
– BS in engineering or other technical/industrial degree and greater than 10 years of experience in power generation preferred
– Professional engineer license preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

– Complete required documentation and interact with the public
– Contribute, support, communicate and adhere to technical and business directions including company initiatives
– Lead change efforts related to Supply Group and other strategic improvement initiatives
– Coordinate activities with engineering, safety and license compliance groups as they impact operations and maintenance of the plants, including coordination of FERC inspections, compliance reporting, and capital upgrade planning
– Coordinate external resources to complete projects and plans
– Create, regulate and monitor work plan portfolio development and use
– Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energys code, values, policies, processes and controls
– Develop departmental plans including business, production and/or organizational priorities including the planning and development of Expense and Capital annual and long term business plans
– Effectively manage budget, ensuring proper cost controls
– Ensure safe production and promote a safety conscious work environment and culture
– Ensure the plants are operated and maintained according to federal, state and local regulatory agencies (including FERC/NERC/WECC)
– Support and manage workforce under existing collective bargaining agreements
– Support and manage collective bargaining negotiation as needed for applicable work groups
– Identify standards and execute performance measures to indicate cost effectiveness of plant operations and maintenance
– Prepare monthly and quarterly status reports for all aspects of the operation, including safety and O & M performance indicators
– Inspect work and ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
– Lead and develop managers, supervisors, superintendents and engineers within the Hydro group, including the development of strategic improvement efforts
– Coordinate and work with Director, Power Generation to set and achieve strategic efforts
– Support participation in organized power markets with generation assets
– Maintain situational and safety awareness and communicate to maintain safety and efficiency
– Implement, demonstrate and manage human performance fundamentals in the operation
– Regularly coordinate and communicate with co-workers
– Utilize effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
– Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
– Ensure self and others actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$126,600 – $190,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing rograms, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Apply by October 30, 2024.