Southeast Regional Hydroelectric Operations Leader

Socket.dev; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, FSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program

LifeMart discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC seeks a Regional Manager to oversee daily operations of assigned hydro facilities. You will direct the implementation of the Operating Plan, supervise plant staff, and ensure safe, reliable generation while maintaining compliant practices with FERC licenses and environmental permits.

You will coordinate outage planning, maintenance, and contractor activity, develop long-range maintenance plans, and report to the Division Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution equipment (high/medium/low voltage).
• Demonstrated maintenance supervision experience and ability to lead teams.
• Proficiency with maintenance software and data systems (CMMS).
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication; ability to train and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise plant operations and maintenance to ensure high reliability and safety.
• Support outage planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform root cause analysis on plant equipment.
• Oversee LOTO procedures, work orders, and preventive maintenance.
• Provide high voltage clearance requests and ensure electrical outputs are optimized.
• Report plant conditions to the Division Manager and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance supervision

Planning work

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC seeks a Regional Manager to oversee daily operations of assigned hydro facilities. You will direct the implementation of the Operating Plan, supervise plant staff, and ensure safe, reliable generation while maintaining compliant practices with FERC licenses and environmental permits.

You will coordinate outage planning, maintenance, and contractor activity, develop long-range maintenance plans, and report to the Division Manager.