LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
APPLICATION MATERIALS
The position is Open until Filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your asset management experience and explain to us why asset management excites you.
To expedite the application, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $104,400 - $139,200 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
The Manager – Generation Asset Management leads the Generation Asset Management Department in the implementation of a sustainable asset management program for Chelan PUD's (District) Generation assets; focused on equipment inspection and condition assessment, reliability centered maintenance, risk assessment and input to capital allocation, and operations and maintenance planning. This position also supports utility wide asset management to ensure consistency and prioritization of resources, sets the tone for Asset Management with Generation and Transmission, and provides cross-functional leadership to other areas of the District.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position. Secondary functions are activities not fundamental to the job and may need to be relaxed to accommodate an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability.
# EF/SF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 20% Asset Management Leadership: Provides leadership to the Generation Asset Management Department, and guidance for Transmission Asset Management in development and implementation of Asset Management (AM) practices and principals.
2. EF 15% Strategy: Develop and maintain asset management strategies (high level and class), practices, processes and procedures. Contributes to the District’s vision and values by contributing to strategic goals, specifically “Manage assets in a sustainable way”.
3. EF 10% Management: Manage Asset Management Analysts and Documentation Specialists work, department budget, and contract services.
4. EF 10% Continuous Improvement: Develop and continuously improve equipment inspection and condition assessment program(s) to meet District and business unit objectives.
5. EF 10% Reliability & Risk: Support Asset Managers and subject matter experts in the performance of reliability centered maintenance, failure mode analysis and risk assessment.
6. EF 10% Develop and continuously improve condition-based maintenance processes designed to meet District and business unit objectives.
7. EF 10% Long Term Planning: Develop and manage long term plans for equipment maintenance, upgrades and replacements.
8. EF 10% Stay abreast and remain knowledgeable of asset management standards and methodologies by conducting research, participating in user groups and standards organizations.
9. EF 5% Collaboration: Collaborates with other utility departments including Finance, Risk, Transmission, Distribution, Networks, and Water/Waste Water regarding utility wide asset management processes.
10. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
11. SF Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. Note: Students under 18 may not drive more than 20% of any work week.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises approximately four (4) employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering or a degree in a quantitative specialty such as mathematics, finance, actuarial science, engineering, or economics from a four-year college or university; or the equivalent combination of education, experience and training is required. Graduate level management degree (MBA or similar) focusing in Asset Management principles, or master’s degree in an applicable study area desired.
Experience:
Minimum ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in a major capital equipment intensive industry, electrical utility preferred. Experience to include a minimum of five (5) years managing, planning or analyzing equipment maintenance, performance data, risk, reliability centered maintenance activities, or asset management systems. Experience in generating plant operations and maintenance preferred. Experience in supervising staff and providing leadership to various parts of a diverse organization preferred.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge
• Asset management principles, electric utility equipment, performance analysis, and reliability centered maintenance practices and standards
• Electric utility equipment and technologies
• Enterprise risk management and decision-making principles, as they relate to utility assets Skills & Abilities:
• Strong analytical, computer modeling and financial analysis skills
• Strong statistical analysis skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Relationship building skills
• Ability to influence others
• Facilitation experience
• Superior communication and writing abilities
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HRIS and SQL; intermediate knowledge of Maximo Asset Management; advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; perform repetitive hand or arm motion; and talk, hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds above shoulder height unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; in confined spaces, near fumes or airborne particles; in outdoor weather conditions; with risk of electrical shock; and with vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer
EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)