At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals. 

Title: Plant Manager - Hydro

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: New York

Reports to: Director O&M Services

Status: Exempt

Compensation:  $140,000 - $170,000

Job Summary:  
The Plant Manager - Hydro is responsible for the safe, efficient, lawful, and cost-effective management and operations of the generation facility. The Plant Manager - Hydro will provide leadership to the plant staff in operations, maintenance, business, engineering, and environmental functions while ensuring conformance with all facility contracts, permits, and safety regulations.  Furthermore, the Plant Manager - Hydro will ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and will serve as the primary interface between these agencies. 
The Plant Manager- Hydro reports to the Director, O&M Services for PIC Group, Inc. and will provide leadership and management to the staff in the preparation of budgets and setting performance goals as well as being the main interface to the owner's representative for the generation facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Provide leadership and management oversight to all team members of the facility;
•    Ensures safe, efficient, cost effective, and environmentally appropriate operation of the facility according to all facility contracts, environmental permits, regulatory permits, power purchase agreements, and plant and corporate policies;
•    Ensures the facility complies with all governing authorities, and local laws;
•    Prepares, approves, and administers all plant budgets. Manages the budget process from start to end to ensure high quality and timely submittal of the budget to the facility owner;
•    Analyze and critique plant performance and ensures each project is performed in the most safe, efficient, timely, and cost-effective method and analyze each project for improvement;
•    Act as field support point of contact for regulatory agencies and corporate affairs
•    Coordinates regular and periodic plant audits of all disciplines to ensure that proper regulatory plans are in place and updated as needed;
•    Follow and enforce guidelines from the owner regarding local regulatory developments and alert corporate Environmental Health and Safety as needed for information and to give/receive guidance as necessary;
•    Administers facility contracts on behalf of owners;
•    Develop, implement and review the plant’s various operational reporting systems;
•    Develops and/or enforces plant policies, plans, procedures, and programs;
•    Respond to plant emergencies in accordance with the Emergency Action Plan;
•    Respond to plant security breaches in accordance with the Security Plan;
•    Lead in identifying and implementing plant and/or profit improvement projects;
•    Follow and enforce guidelines from the corporate office regarding negotiation, implementation, and interpretation of contracts such as labor, vendor, electrical interconnect agreements, gas supply agreements, power purchase agreements, etc.;
•    Interface with plant owner to improve communications and optimize operational and financial performance of the asset;
•    Represent the company to review and take action to meet contractual obligations;
•    Advise company management on adverse situations as they arise;
•    Advise company management of any new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, public relations, and/or inter-departmental relations;
•    Oversee the development of plans to perform maintenance outages and ensure plans meet the objectives for the equipment as it relates to prudent industry practices, budgets and schedules;
•    Analyze project particulars and determine resource allocation of current/future capital, personnel, and/or need to acquire sub-contractors for project execution;
•    Encourage the plant staff and corporate personnel to periodically assess the existing plant administrative, operations, maintenance and compliance programs to ensure best practices are bring incorporated and that the facility is performing at a level that is considered best in class
•    Provide leadership and oversight of the plant machine shop
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
•    Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
•    Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
•    Ability to work in difficult customer situations.
•    Available for 24-hour on-call duty to meet customer requirements.
•    Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written.
•    Ability to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the customer’s success.
•    Ability to share technical expertise with team members and the customer.
•    Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct the safe operation and maintenance activities of multiple complex projects.
•    Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
•    Ability to perform basic mechanical calculations for runouts and clearances on low and high speed rotating equipment

Physical Requirements:
•    Regularly required to talk and hear 
•    May be required to stand or walk for extended periods of time
•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Education / Experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in the power industry
•    10+ years power generation experience with Hydroelectric power plant applications;
•    7+ years management experience in Hydroelectric power plant operation with a minimum of 3 years as a Plant Manager;
•    Advanced Technology Hydro experience is desired; with an emphasis on Francis and full blade Kaplin turbines.
•    Must have excellent oral and written communication skills;
•    Must have proficient computer skills and a proficiency with Microsoft suite of program including Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint;
•    Experience in O&M Contract Management, employee performance management and oversight;
•    Experience with FERC regulations and cyber security standards, and Transmission and distribution companies and leverage existing assets to meet federal regulations;

At PIC Group, we value our employees and believe in fair compensation that reflects their skills and contributions. The pay scale for this position is carefully determined based on the expected range of base pay, taking into consideration the specific work location. Within this range, employee pay will be determined by a combination of factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and overall performance. As this job posting is available in multiple locations, the expected pay scale may vary depending on the specific geographic area.

We take pride in offering a wide range of exceptional benefits to our valued team members. When you join our team, you'll gain access to top-notch medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, ensuring you and your loved ones receive the healthcare you deserve. Your future matters to us, which is why we provide a robust 401(k) plan, helping you secure financial stability for the years ahead. Embrace a fulfilling career with a company that prioritizes your health, happiness, and growth.

PIC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.