Superintendent, Hydro Maintenance; Rock

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. The cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for July 26, 2026.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Chelan PUD does not sponsor work visas such as H‑1B, E‑3, F‑1, OPT, student visas, TN, or any other visas. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist to discuss the position.

The advertised hiring range will be $142,800 - $178,500, with a maximum opportunity of up to $214,200 with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period:
New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer‐funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, and a VEBA health reimbursement account.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short‑term and long‑term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work‑life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position‑specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Manage power plant generation maintenance and reliability for Rocky Reach, Rock Island, Lake Chelan, and/or Stehekin power plants. Optimize the efficiency and economics of maintaining plant equipment in a data‑driven business environment. Collaborate with plant operations, central maintenance, planning, asset management and engineering departments on achieving reliability goals and planning for keeping low cost, reliable and safe power. This position directs and supervises the activities of the maintenance staff in alignment with District policies and strategic objectives.

The Superintendent oversees overhaul, preventive, and corrective maintenance efforts across all hydroelectric systems and structures—including turbines, generators, gates, spillways, fish ladders, juvenile fish bypass (JFB) systems, and other supporting infrastructure. Manages efficient and economical construction and maintenance of the District's Generation facilities and support systems and associated budgets. Act as duty supervisor and handle after‑hours emergencies as required.

• Manage and supervise plant maintenance crews and utility personnel to ensure that assigned work is completed in alignment with work plans and District goals. Provide counseling, coaching, and development opportunities, and evaluate work performance in accordance with established procedures.
• Administer the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and participate in labor‑management meetings and discussions. Identify staffing needs to effectively meet plant maintenance requirements.
• Manage maintenance, preventive maintenance, and critical spares of assigned power plants, fish systems and ancillary systems and equipment.
• Inspect work and monitor project status, estimates vs. actual, resource allocation and project requirements. Identify scope, schedule or budget issues and provide appropriate leadership to resolve.
• Identify and manage the resolution of mechanical/electrical maintenance or project issues, personnel issues, safety issues, or other issues impacting workers,…