Project Manager Operations

Brookfield Renewable N.A.; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable N.A. is seeking an Operations Project Manager in Conestoga, PA to support multiple hydro sites. You will report to the Sr.

Manager of Operations and manage local O&M procedures, compliance updates, and training coordination for sites including Safe Harbor, Holtwood, and Wallenpaupack. The role requires 3+ years in hydro plant operations, knowledge of NERC/PJM needs, and a valid PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hydro power plant operations experience.
• Familiarity with NERC and PJM requirements preferred.
• PA Driver’s License.
• Experience managing projects preferred.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks assigned by the Sr. Manager of Operations.
• Develop and update local O&M procedures with field personnel.
• Support NERC Compliance with RCP updates for sites.
• Ensure compliance with PJM and NERC testing procedures.
• Assist with training and onboarding for region including contractor-led sessions.

Skills

Independent work

Clear communication

Reading prints

MS Office

Project management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

General Overview

The Operations Project Manager will report to the Sr. Manager of Operations and support special projects and operational support functions for Safe Harbor, Holtwood, Wallenpaupack, West Delaware, and Lamokin sites.

Operations Project Manager

Location: Conestoga, PA

General Overview

The Operations Project Manager will report to the Sr. Manager of Operations and support special projects and operational support functions for Safe Harbor, Holtwood, Wallenpaupack, West Delaware, and Lamokin sites.

Responsibilities Of The Operations Project Manager

• Complete tasks assigned by the Sr. Manager of Operations.
• Responsible for local station O&M procedure development and updates by working with field personnel to develop, review, and approve local operations’ procedures.
• Support the NERC Compliance team with RCP updates for NERC sites.
• Be familiar with PJM manual updates and changes to ensure local plant processes comply with PJM requirements for PJM and NERC testing.
• Support local operations to streamline preventative maintenance documentation for the region and capture specific work task procedures for specific equipment.
• Support the execution of required employee training for the region to facilitate ongoing required training utilizing contractors or internal expertise. This includes procuring contractors to provide training such as CPR, NCCCO, etc., as well as plant specific training (procedure update reveiws, HV Switching, Auxiliary systems training, etc.).
• Manage projects as assigned under the operations budget. This includes managing the design, cost, construction and commissioning of these projects and integrating the equipment into plant operations.
• Responsible to work with the Assets team to integrate facility upgrades completed under CapEx to the operation of the stations. This includes updating local procedures as appropriate, supporting planners in PM creation for future maintenance, support the execution of training employees on the new equipment, and support capturing any local operational updates due to the re-powering projects at Safe Harbor and Holtwood.
• Support LOTO procedure updates by updating Safe TK standards, LOTO reviews, switching order development and updates, and other tasks as assigned pertaining to Lock Out Tag Out.
• Perform the role of Contract Monitor for operations projects as assigned.
• Support any other duties as assigned such as filling in for site supervision to cover for illness or vacations.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Clear communication skills are required (oral, written, and electronic communication).
• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3 years or more of Hydro Power Plant operations experience.
• Knowledge of hydro station regulatory compliance, NERC, and PJM requirements is preferred.
• Power Plant O&M experience preferred
• Experience managing projects is preferred.
• PA Driver’s License.

Expected Salary Range $100k - $120k based on experience with 10% target annual bonus

Some travel will be required to support projects at various facilities, with limited overnight travel expected. This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license. A motor vehicle report (MVR) that shows driving history, including information about your driver's license, will be required if you are selected as the successful candidate.