Manager of Plant Operations & Maintenance - Noxon Rapids

Closes: February 23, 2025
Starting Range: $120,368 to $158,887
Full Range: $120,368 to $178,146

Job Description
Responsible for the operations and maintenance activities of the Noxon Rapids generating plant assets and related facilities.  Provide leadership for plant employees to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operations and maintenance of the generating facilities.  Administration of Company policy and union contract provisions.  Manage the plant O&M and Capital budgets.  Collaborate with GPSS Central Shops, Project Delivery and Contracting Services in planning maintenance and plant projects.  Coordinates with the System Operator and generation schedulers to optimize plant availability and output.  Works closely with Safety and Environmental Departments to ensure plant operational compliance with all Local, State and Federal agencies.  Manage Company housing associated with Noxon Rapids.

• Direct supervision of plant personnel in supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Ensures the highest plant reliability and availability through coordinating annual maintenance plans with System Operations, Power Supply and GPSS Central Shops.  Responds to emergency calls regarding unit outages and plant equipment failures.  Provides work direction to return units back to available status.
• Responsible for the fiscal operations of the facility including the O&M and Capital budgets.  Works directly with the Senior O&M Manager in the creation of the Capital and O&M 5 year plans.  Takes action to variances with timely updates and recommendations.
• Responsible for creating a safe work environment.  Takes an active part in safety meetings and works with plant personnel to ensure that work activities are performed safely and that work practices comply with all applicable Federal, State and Company requirements. Investigates and reports on personnel injury and vehicle accidents.
• Conducts regular inspections to evaluate plant asset condition.  Utilizes Maximo Enterprise Asset Management tool to capture all corrective and preventative maintenance requests.  Facilitates in the prioritization and scheduling of work activities within the facility.   
• Ensures operational compliance with Local, State and Federal agencies regarding environmental, health and safety regulations and mandates.  Works with Environmental, Risk Management and Safety Departments on employee training, periodic inspections, and audits.
• Responsible for onboarding and oversight of all contracted work related to the facility.  Works closely with Supply Chain and Project Delivery in the creation of work authorizations to ensure the scope of work, schedule and budget is well defined for execution of the contract.  Works with plant staff and Safety Department to support the contractor.
• Evaluates plant operations to identify and implement opportunities for safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements.  Develops and administers plant operating guidelines and procedures.
• Ensures that plant and area work force is adequately trained. Responsible for coaching, training and development of employees.  Assists the JATC in monitoring apprentice training. Works with HR Department on the hiring, transfer, promotion, discipline, grievance process and termination of employees. 
• Represents the company in the community.  Arranges plant tours for the public.  Provides information and resolves problems concerning the effects of plant operation on the community.
• Works closely with Dam Safety to support the FERC license compliance activities.  Works closely with the FERC license manager to ensure project coordination and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or equivalent level of knowledge gained from operational experience.
• Must have at least 5 years of power plant experience to include mechanical and electrical maintenance materials control, plant operations, and power plant supervision.
• 1-3 years leadership experience preferred.
• Requires effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving ability, coaching skills and ability to work effectively with bargaining unit employees.
• Working knowledge and understanding of hydro plant equipment, plant and river operations is preferred.
• Full and complete working knowledge of safe work practices and safety rules required.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

Company provided housing may be available. 

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.    

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Salary : $120,368 - $158,887