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Licensing Manager

Brookfield Renewable
Lewiston, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2025

Manager, Licensing

Reporting to the Director, US Licensing, the Manager, Licensing will be responsible for directing and managing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state licensing activities necessary to operate and maintain the hydropower assets. The incumbent will have accountability for all aspects, both internal and external, of the FERC relicensing process.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and direct the relicensing efforts to include development of strategic plans for relicensing, the preparation of all applicable FERC filings, managing budget, safety, and environmental field studies, conducting stakeholder meetings and possible settlement discussions;
  • Supervise the work of consultants who perform environmental studies and preparation of federal, state, and local environmental filings and license/permit applications.
  • Oversee completion of environmental and engineering studies, hydraulic analyses, operations modeling, upgrade and expansion studies, and economic evaluations as it relates to relicensing;
  • Work with environmental consultants to assess environmental risk/impact of project related activities and provide related recommendations to operations and management;
  • Lead group discussions/meetings with state and federal agencies and other groups for project licensing;
  • Demonstrate safe work habits and following correct safety procedures, and immediately acting upon incorrect practices when witnessed;
  • Demonstrate sound, approved environmental principles, following company policy and procedures, and immediately acting upon incorrect practices when witnessed;
  • Ensure significant aspects of the business (public safety, dam safety, company reputation, environmental stewardship, and project economics) are integrated into the relicensing process; 
  • Establish and maintain internal communications throughout the relicensing process with legal, regulatory affairs, operations, asset management, community relations, and marketing;
  • Providing leadership, guidance and support to other business units regarding relicensing requirements and strategy;
  • Develop relicensing proposals that optimize revenue generation and environmental management;
  • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key allies, stakeholders, and regulators;
  • Stay current on existing and emerging regulatory issues as it relates to the business, and support strategies with other Brookfield staff;
  • View the relicensing from a wide perspective, as the results affect a larger system and the overall business performance of Brookfield;


Required Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of and experience with federal hydropower licensing and compliance requirements and documentation;
  • Demonstrated abilities in the relicensing and compliance activities of hydroelectric facilities to assess/resolve complex licensing issues as well as working with various agencies/outside entities;
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering specifications, blueprints, drawings and related technical procedures, and effectively communicate findings orally and in writing;
  • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects;
  • Ability to proactively establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization and with external vendors and agencies;
  • Strong attention to detail with impeccable follow-through and have the ability to keep data and documents organized and error free;
  • Superior critical thinking, analytical skills and strategic planning;
  • Highly motivated and have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with others;
  • Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills, team-oriented work practices, and strong technical problem solving skills;
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project scheduling and budgeting.

 

 

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science or other related discipline;
  • A minimum of seven (7) years relevant experience specific to the FERC licensing process;
  • Experience overseeing high-level data analysis, impact assessment and subsequent report writing;
  • Experience managing and influencing people by successfully leading and directing teams;
  • Experience in regulatory negotiations;
  • Experience in contract management.

 

Budget: $120k-135k/yr.
Bonus: 15%

Salary : $120,000 - $135,000

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