Maintenance Manager, Peaking and Hydro

Summary

Job Description

This position will plan and direct the maintenance of Cooper Lake, Eklutna and Nikkels (Plant 1) power stations, managing work to be completed in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner to support both daily operations and long-term reliability.

Essential Functions

• Observe and enforce safety rules and practices, encourage safe work behaviors, promptly correct conditions and unsafe activities.
• Plan and direct daily maintenance work; schedule crews, parts, supplies, tools, and transportation; review and update status of maintenance activities of on-going projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain assigned areas within the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo). Maintain accurate maintenance records; propose changes to improve the system; train personnel in proper utilization of the system.
• Initiate repairs and requisition materials required in machinery maintenance; verify all parts required for planned maintenance are on-site and prior to project date.
• Oversee maintenance activities during major maintenance and projects ensuring that each is completed in a timely, safe manner, and within budget.
• Plan and prepare budget forecasts for major maintenance and projects.
• Maintain a five (5) year look ahead plan of planned work and projects. Work across functional divisions for coordination and planning.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations Managers and respond to requests for corrective maintenance.
• Manage and coordinate contractors performing work on and off site.
• Develop inspection schedules for work and preventive or predictive maintenance; effectively use the work management system to initiate and track maintenance activities.
• Prepare, organize, and review appropriate documents, records, work orders and reports for each maintenance project.
• Draft, review and manage reports for overhauls and complete annual inspection checklists.
• Document equipment failures and perform root cause analysis; formulate solutions to minimize recurrence.
• Maintain maintenance history of equipment to include documentation of OEM Technical Information Letter (TIL’s) implementations.
• Assist in execution of maintenance support contracts including development of work scope, quality assurance, change management, and cost control.
• Develop and write formal procedures and checklists to reduce error; provide standardization; improve Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC), and training.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Relationships

Internal

• Plant Manager, Peaking & Hydro: Report to and receive guidance, direction and decisions from.
• Operations Manager: Coordinate with, exchange and provide information.
• Technical Services Personnel: Collaborate with, assist and exchange information.
  
  

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Repair Facilities: Communicate with and coordinate work.
• Local Vendors: Consult with.
  
  

Competencies

• Knowledge of industrial turbines and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy lift rigging, vibration analysis and rotating machine balancing.
• Knowledge of welding and machining.
• Ability to maintain organization and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
• Ability to be self-motivated and function efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), schematics, technical letters, and vendor manuals.
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in maintenance techniques of aero derivative gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro, and plant auxiliary systems.
• Must be able to train, mobilize and motivate a safe and efficient workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflow and effectively utilize resources.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the peaking and hydro division personnel.

Work Environment

This is a field position at plant sites, including 15% of time will be at remote plant sites. Overnight stays at remote plant sites are to be expected. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional work in excesses of a normal workday may be required. Exposure to extreme noise and heat is possible. Schedule and base location may be modified due to changes in Chugach business plans and/or maintenance needs at other facilities.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation engineering or related field from an accredited college or university, required.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience supervising, inspecting, repairing, and overhauling rotating machinery with emphasis on combustion turbines and hydroelectric turbine-generators, required. Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs required. Experience working in a union environment, preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience (above the 5-year minimum) may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Company Description

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.

A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!

Chugach's Corporate Vision

Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.

Chugach's Corporate Mission

We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.

Chugach's Corporate Values

Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is a policy of Chugach Electric Association, Inc., to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable, federal, state, or local law.

Chugach is also an affirmative action employer.

Chugach Electric does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application and throughout employment. Employees must be able to provide documentation to Chugach Electric to show their identity and authorization to work.

Benefits

HEALTH BENEFITS

Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of:

• Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telemedicine
  
  

FINANCIAL SECURITY

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension)
• Retirement Investment services
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
  
  

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH

• 20 days vacation for first year of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• MetLife Will Preparation