Operations Supervisor

EthosEnergy O&M is recruiting for a Hydro Technician Supervisor (HTS) for its Berlin, NH location(s). The focus of the HTS is to supervise the hydro technicians in the operation, maintenance and equipment repair. The HTS will be responsible for managing targeted work scopes for sites and associated equipment. Duties will involve operating the equipment as well as being assigned projects by the Plant Manager to assist in completing them with onsite crews. In addition to this, the HTS will be responsible for continual review of the SMS / FiiX / Quick base systems to capture overdue jobs, critical work items and unit outages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the assigned plants within the operating region.
• Be available for after-hour call outs, weekends, and holidays.
• Review maintenance records for individual sites to identify and address trending failures.
• Manage the proper recording of work scopes throughout the assigned region using FIIX.
• Develop, review, and implement maintenance schedules with Plant Manager, assuring all documentation is present and the proper data is collected and stored in the maintenance system (FiiX)
• Assist Plant Manager in initiating quotes or work orders with vendors to complete work scopes on time.
• Schedule and organize preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of complex mechanical / electrical equipment.
• Assist with NH & MA generation forecasting.
• Assist with directing the day-to-day work activities of Hydro Technicians and contractors.
• Assist with directing after-hour call ins of Hydro Technicians.
• Assist with training of Hydro Technicians.
• Assist with activities such as annual maintenance tasks on turbines and fish lifts, debris removal, developing work scopes and station facilities upkeep.
• Review and address all overdue work items as indicated in SMS / FiiX.
• Complete assigned work scopes in a timely manner while maximizing internal resources.
• Work with vendors / 3rd parties to plan and support upcoming work scopes.
• Work with Fish and Wildlife, and regulatory agencies on fish passage during the fish spawning season.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of complex mechanical parts and equipment, including all aspects of the Lock-Out/Tag-Out process.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Work with 3rd party vendors to safely complete work scopes and ensure proper safe work practices and LOTO.
• Assist Plant Manager with directing emergency resources during dam safety or public safety events.

Required Skills

• Extensive understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and controls
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical philosophy and systems as it relates to power generation facilities.
• Familiarity with Control systems and networking is a plus.
• Understanding NFPA 70 and NETA guidelines is a plus.
• Ability to understand and manage computer-based maintenance systems.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Electrical aptitude.
• A Commercial Driver's License or medical card may be required.

Experience