Superintendent, Hydro Maintenance (Rocky Reach​/Lake Chelan

Position: Superintendent, Hydro Maintenance (Rocky Reach/Lake Chelan)
JOB APPLICATION MATERIALSApplicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your 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 and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for July 26.

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 and employees 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.

SALARY RANGEThe 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.

BENEFITS EPOAIn 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 disability & 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 our benefits website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

JOB POSTINGSuperintendent
- Hydro Maintenance Overview 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.

Responsibilities Manage and supervise the activities of plant maintenance crews and utility personnel to ensure that assigned work is completed in alignment with work plans and business unit and District goals. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective, maintenance of the District’s generation facilities. Provide counseling, coaching, and development opportunities, and evaluate work performance in accordance with established procedures and written expectations.

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. Visit all assigned projects and crew sites. Inspect work and…