Manager Operations - Senior

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. in Lewiston, ME, seeks a senior supervisor to direct the hydro facility operations, maintenance, and safety programs. You will oversee contractors and a technical team to ensure reliable energy production while complying with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes budget planning, resource allocation, and process improvements, with a focus on safety and operational excellence in a challenging hydro environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in hydro or other generation plant operations and maintenance, with 8-10 years in supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, planning and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage activities of employees, contractors and technicians for hydro facilities.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE policies and regulatory licenses and codes.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and operations for the Androscoggin River.
• Develop maintenance programs and balance with operational priorities.
• Develop budgets and work plans; allocate resources to meet objectives.
• Tender, contract and negotiate with contractors on behalf of Brookfield.
• Supervise staff and assist in training and development.
• Monitor engagement and ensure effective communications within the organization.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hydro plant operations

HSSE compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Planning & budgeting

Problem solving

Organizing skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in Engineering-Electrical

Bachelors in Engineering-Mechanical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lewiston-Main
150 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240, USA

Lewiston-Main
150 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240, USA

Berlin
972 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570, USA

Berlin
972 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570, USA

Reporting to the Director, Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of a group of employees which include contractors, supervisors, group leaders and various craft technicians engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric facilities and associated equipment to ensure safe, efficient and reliable energy production in a manner consistent with operational and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that company personnel, contractors and consultants are following company approved Health & Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with applicable legislations;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct;
• Manage and coordinate all activities related to maintenance and operations for the Androscoggin River.
• Establish, plan and execute maintenance programs and balance with operational priorities;
• Ensure the development and implementation of short and long term strategies, and assist in the develop of budgets and work plans;
• Allocate resources to achieve annual corporate HSSE, maintenance and administration plans and objectives within established budgets;
• Tender, contract and negotiate agreements with contractors or consultants on behalf of Brookfield;
• Supervise maintenance, trades and technical staff and assist in the development of training plans;
• Monitor the appropriate engagement of employees within their group and ensure necessary activities occur to maintain/enhance that engagement;
• Capable of managing their own accountabilities with limited direct manager interaction, while ensuring appropriate communications occurs within the organization. Requirements
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in Hydro or other generation plant operations and maintenance with at least 8-10 years of supervisory experience;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Encourage growth and skills in staff, exhibit confidence in self and others, and demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and professionalism;
• Ensure that company personnel, contractors and consultants are following company approved HSSE policies and procedures, and that public and company property is protected;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and company codes of operation and conduct;
• Excellent working knowledge of safety regulations, EUSA safety rules, Brookfield policies, rules and procedures;
• Knowledge of scheduling, planning and budgetary controls and ability to prepare technical reports;
• Ability to set priorities for multiple objectives.
• Superior skills and abilities in written and oral communications, analysis, problem-solving, planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities;
• Proficient with Microsoft applications;
• Excellent functional and technical skills;
• Ability to withstand and function under stressful situations;
• Willingness to learn and expand into roles outside their area of operation;
• Maintain a valid driver’s license – traveling required.

Qualifications

Skills

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Motivations

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering-Electrical.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering-Mechanical.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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