Regional Manager (Southeast)

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, FSA

401(k) with match

11 paid holidays

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee daily regional operations of our hydro facilities. You will implement the Operating Plan, supervise plant staff, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance at all times.

The role emphasizes reliable plant performance, cost-effective maintenance planning, and proactive communication with the Division Manager and maintenance crews.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance crews and coordinating outages.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and safety standards.
• Ability to plan and allocate tasks to subordinates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise plant employees in operation and maintenance of hydro units.
• Support outage planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Investigate problems, perform troubleshooting, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FERC licenses and environmental permits.
• Maintain training records and plant logs; update regional policy manuals.
• Communicate plant conditions and performance to the Division Manager.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Preventive maintenance supervision

Root cause analysis

High voltage clearance coordination

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS (Maintenance Management System)

MS Office / company software

Job description

The Regional Manager (“Supervisor”) is responsible for managing the daily regional operations of their assigned facilities. The Supervisor directs the implementation of the Operating Plan and identifies those areas which may need improvement or further development. The Regional Manager assures that plant operating conditions are always kept within optimum limits. The Regional Manager must ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, in compliance with all FERC licenses and environmental permits always. The Regional Manager must effectively communicate information to the Division Manager, fellow supervisors, and subordinate operation and maintenance personnel, relative to the condition of the plant equipment and performance and provide suggestions for plant improvement. The Regional Manager must ensure duties are performed in such a way as to result in an optimum cost-benefit ratio.

Why Eagle Creek?

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

What you’ll do:

• Direct and supervise plant employees in the operation and maintenance of generating units to ensure continuing high reliability and safety. Evaluate performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Provide support for Outage planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Resolve plant problems including troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and root cause analysis.
• Perform LOTO, create work orders & PM’s.
• Provide point contact for high voltage clearances Write, request & execute. Request, Write, and Execute High Voltage Clearance within ECRE’s Power System.
• Ensure that electrical outputs are maintained at maximum levels and efficiencies.
• Provide supervision for power equipment repair and maintenance – critical equipment – generators, breakers, transformers.
• Report normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to the Division Manager. Take necessary corrective action in accordance with established policy or at the direction of the Division Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all FERC and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the training of all plant personnel and maintain the plant Training Manual and daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records.
• Maintain the plant Regional Policy Manuals and assure that policies and procedures are kept up to date.
• Sustain the morale and motivation of operations personnel and handle employee concerns as they arise.
• Support equipment operation through the implementation of preventive, predictive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance planning, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain long range maintenance plans.
• Provide technical support at assigned hydroelectric generating plant(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.

What skills & experience you’ll need:

• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Proficient computer technology skills, including ability to utilize company authorized software.
• Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions as required; easily understands & follow directions
• Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities.
• A history of demonstrated maintenance supervisory/management experience is preferred and high level of competence with computerized maintenance management systems and other information systems.
• The ability to plan work in advance and to properly assign and utilize subordinate personnel is essential.
• Clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations.
• Interpersonal skills are required in order to properly train and motivate people to engage in becoming key players and work toward establishing a world class maintenance organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to:
  • The operation of hand and power tools and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Being able to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.
  • Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated.
  • Comfortability working at heights and around water.
  • Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection.
  • Reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level.
  • Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
  • Grip and manually manipulate, often in repetitive motion, items such as but not limited to hand tools and machine parts.
  • Read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties.
• Possess clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving/receiving instructions over a radio.

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer