<p>Senior Manager, Operations - Fulton, NY or Watertown, NY</p> <p>Reporting to the Director-Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of a group of employees engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of a large group of hydroelectric generation facilities and associated equipment within the New York region.</p> <p>More specific responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direction and leadership to a staff including supervisors, technical trades, operating staff, contractors and consultants and ensure that all personnel are following company approved Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies and procedures; </li><li>Practice sound, approved HSSE principles and follow approved HSSE policies and procedures; </li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct; </li><li>Ensure the development and implementation of short and long term strategies, work plans, and budgets to achieve desired objectives; </li><li>Act as Emergency Action Plan Director for Dam Safety emergency actions including possessing knowledge of remedial dam safety emergency actions. </li><li>Assist the operation and maintenance group in troubleshooting, testing and inspecting civil, mechanical and electrical equipment and facilities. </li><li>Develop maintenance and operation procedures as necessary for safe efficient operation compliant with FERC principles. </li><li>Coordinate effectively with support groups (compliance, land use, water management, technical, and remote operators) to effectively manage processes associated with operation and maintenance of facilities to which assigned. </li><li>Manage through direct reports the availability, performance, safe and efficient operation of company facilities, generation equipment and systems; </li><li>Be available for calls during power system disruptions to aid in problem solving and work with supervision to facilitate repairs; </li><li>Effectively manage employee performance utilizing appropriate processes including establishing objectives, coaching and mentoring. </li><li>Be knowledgeable with and execute provisions of Collective Bargaining Agreement(s). </li><li>Interface with regulatory and non-governmental entities during inspections and site visits. </li><li>Travel within the region is required. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering or equivalent education and experience; </li><li>At least seven (7) years of management experience in an operations or general management role; </li><li>Knowledge of FERC Hydropower regulations and operation standards, National Electrical Safety Code and various industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA and knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations; </li><li>Basic knowledge of power distribution including high and low voltage systems, wiring diagrams, schematics, etc; Familiarity with power station controls and test equipment. </li><li>Experience with bus loading, and power flow from the generation station to the substation; </li><li>Proven ability to lead, manage and develop people; </li><li>Strong interpersonal and team building skills to collaborate effectively with peers in setting and accomplishing operational objectives; </li><li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; </li><li>Action oriented with a drive for results; </li><li>Excellent problem solving and technical skills; </li><li>Ability to set priorities for multiple objectives; </li><li>Experience with computerized maintenance systems and enterprise management systems (IFS), and intermediate skills with Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint). </li></ul> <p>Pay: $150k-170k/yr.</p>