Hydro Supervisor - Mainland Operations

BluEarth Renewables Career; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in North Vancouver is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the performance of hydro facilities. Responsibilities include managing operators, coordinating projects, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications, operational experience, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel within Canada.

Qualifications

• Previous run-of-river hydro facility operations experience is required.
• Engineering and/or electrical background knowledge and experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing and overseeing projects.
• Asset or maintenance management knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Experience in an operationally intensive business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the performance of the hydro facilities.
• Provide leadership to operators and manage personnel.
• Schedule and prioritize weekly work and coordinate projects.
• Develop and implement health & safety policies.
• Coordinate outages to minimize production impacts.

Skills

Strong mechanical inclination

Effective problem identification

Leadership and coaching

Excellent coordination skills

Continuous improvement mentality

Understanding technical issues

Financial decision-making ability

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Journeyman certificate or engineering certification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Accountabilities and Duties

• Monitor and improve the performance of the hydro facilities on an ongoing basis
• Provide leadership to operators and be involved in all areas of people management
• Scheduling and prioritizing weekly work and coordinating projects
• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to teamwork, creativity, and positive morale
• Take a leading role in the development and implementation of all aspects of health & safety policies, practices and programs designed to motivate employees to reduce or eliminate occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to company’s operations
• Coordinate outages to minimize production impact
• Track short and long-term plant issues and prioritize, schedule, and coordinate repairs as necessary
• Maintain close working and harmonious relationships with all external stakeholders
• Manage and report on plant budget allocations
• Coordinate and manage minor maintenance and repair work both with internal staff and third‑party contractors and consultants
• Carry out maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting within boundaries of competency when needed
• Support third party service providers such as engineers and environmental consultants
• Ensure all environmental responsibilities are adhered to on a proactive basis by working closely with conservation authorities and all applicable government agencies, as required by the site‑specific approvals, using the regulatory group to support you in this
• Uphold all aspects of BEAM’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BEAM’s activities are minimized and/or avoided
• Uphold BEAM’s values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company
• Other duties as required.

Education

• Relevant post‑secondary education
• Journeyman certificate and/or engineering certification is highly preferred

Experience

• Previous run‑of‑river hydro facility operations experience is required
• Engineering and/or electrical background knowledge and experience
• Experience implementing and overseeing projects
• Asset or maintenance management knowledge and experience
• Experience in a growing company
• Experience in an operationally intensive business
• CMMS software experience is an asset

Skills

• Strong mechanical inclination aptitude and being able to troubleshoot equipment and plant malfunctions and issues
• Capable of identifying and addressing problems effectively, proactively, and respectfully to achieve goals and objectives of BluEarth
• Experience leading, coaching, and giving constructive feedback
• Excellent coordination skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing support to multiple concurrent projects
• Strives for continuous improvement
• Ability to understand technical issues and how they relate to the business
• Ability to incorporate financial information into business decisions
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills

Core Characteristics

• Strategic thinker – Able to prioritize and to move easily from big picture thinking to detailed execution work
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Strong work ethic and high integrity
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including conflict/issue resolution
• Action‑oriented and able to work with and lead a team
• Able to earn the trust of others
• Persistent, dedicated, and motivated
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Professional, respectful, and charismatic
• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in performing tasks

Job Requirements

• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to travel within Canada
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Physically capable of working in various plant and field conditions
• Ability to lift‑up to 20 pounds
• Negative results of a pre‑employment Oral Swab Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test;
• Completion of a satisfactory pre‑employment medical assessment; and
• Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on‑call.