Hydro Plant Operations Leader

Mississippi Power Co; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Power is seeking a Hydro Superintendent for Weiss Dam to supervise daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of the hydro plant. The role requires leading staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and reliability of plant systems.

Ideal candidates possess a BS in Engineering or 5+ years of plant experience, strong reading of electrical/mechanical drawings, and proven leadership and communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or minimum of five years of plant related technical experience required.
• Leadership experience required for supervision of plant personnel.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical drawings is required.
• Troubleshooting control systems, PLCs, and/or DCSs preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate OM&M projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Plant Champion for Safety and enforces safety policies.
• Provides performance management for employees at assigned plant(s) including daily feedback and development.
• Sets daily agenda for plant activities (Safety, maintenance, inspections, preventive maintenance).
• Engages with community groups and builds relationships with local leaders.
• Acts as SME for technical plant issues, best practices, security, and special projects as requested.
• Develops and manages short- and long-range O&M and capital budgets for assigned plant(s).
• Manages inventory of assigned plant(s).
• Serves as Compliance Owner for NERC/FERC regulatory, dam safety, environmental, and other compliance programs.
• Fosters a healthy working dynamic with IBEW and ensures contract compliance.

Skills

Plant operations

Leadership

Troubleshooting controls

Administrative and technical balance

Project management

Problem solving

Electrical & mechanical drawings

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral/written)

Basic computer skills

On-call readiness

Education

BS degree in Engineering

5+ years plant-related technical experience

Job description

Alabama Power is seeking a Hydro Superintendent for Weiss Dam to supervise daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of the hydro plant. The role requires leading staff, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and reliability of plant systems.

Ideal candidates possess a BS in Engineering or 5+ years of plant experience, strong reading of electrical/mechanical drawings, and proven leadership and communication skills for cross-functional teams.