CHIEF HYDROELECTRIC PLANT OPERATOR (00106461) (Chief Hydroelectric Plant Operator)

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Operations Superintendent, the Chief HEP Operator is directly responsible for the supervision and coordination of the Plant Operations units at Devil Canyon Power Plant, Mojave Power Plant, and operations oversight of the East Branch Extension Pumping Stations. This position may perform administrative tasks in SAP such as time reports, program reports, requisitioning, work order notifications, and other SAP functions. The Chief HEP Operator is responsible for the supervision of approximately 12 employees, scheduling of shifts, shift rotation, and vacation planning; The Chief HEP Operator manages meetings and discussions relative to technical work with respective supervisors, support engineers, and maintenance supervisors; is responsible for technical training of the Plant Operations Unit under the Chief HEP Operators jurisdiction, which will require driving throughout the Field Division. This position works with the Planner Scheduler office, coordinates all operation and maintenance activities within the Field Division with other disciplines, schedules special tests, prepares reports, makes inspections, and keeps the HEP Operations Superintendent advised on project operations. The Chief HEP Operator enforces safe work policies and procedures. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This position has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards; a satisfactory background check is required prior to appointment and at least every seven years thereafter. Must have a valid California Class C license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways; travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experience with operations of hydroelectric pumping and generating facilities • Experience with project management and scheduling • Knowledge and experience with safety policies such as Job Hazard Analysis and pre-work safety plans, procedures, regulations, and guidelines • Strong leadership skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Knowledge/experience of SAP (or similar) functions and planning and scheduling processes, including Work Clearance Management process • Proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and willingness to learn new technological tools to incorporate in daily tasks • Reliable, punctual, and willing to work irregular hours • Self-motivated with good work ethic • Interpersonal skills: the ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively and productively, in a team atmosphere with colleagues of different disciplinary backgrounds • Demonstrate the ability to be accountable