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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Plant Manager I in Snoqualmie, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sGeneration & Natural Gas Storageteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenPlant Manager Iposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description PSE's Generation & Natural Gas Storage team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Plant Manager I position at our beautiful Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project! The Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project is PSE's oldest power-generating operation and the world's first completely underground power plant. More than a century after its construction, the facility still produces clean, cost-effective electricity for PSE customers. In addition, the hydroelectric project's public park and trails have for decades been one of the Pacific Northwest's most popular scenic destinations, drawing approximately 2 million visitors annually to view the majestic, 270-foot waterfall. In 2013, the facility completed a four-year redevelopment, which included substantial upgrades and enhancements to the power-generating infrastructure and public recreational facilities. The Plant Manager I has overall responsibly for the project and all aspects of effective plant operations and maintenance; safety program and performance; planning, budgeting, and financial objectives; establishing plant policies and procedures; meeting plant production, reliability, and compliance goals; establishing and maintaining positive community relations; and building and retaining a well-trained and motivated staff in a culture of continuous improvement. This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Job Responsibilities Safety Performance - Conducts operation and maintenance activities to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors: Works with all personnel to create a culture of safety awareness to ensure an injury-free workplace, and facilitates regular safety and loss prevention training. Supports the on-site Safety Committee and ensures its effectiveness for staff, contractors, and consultants. Implements incident investigation and reporting program, leads investigation of all accidents, injuries, or near-misses, prepares all recordable accident and investigation reports, ensures that the root-cause is determined and that appropriate preventive actions are recommended and implemented. Assures that facility staff is adequately trained for emergency response situations. Operations & Maintenance - Manage the overall operation, maintenance, budgeting, planning, and administration of the assigned PSE generating facility to meet PSE safety, environmental, financial, and performance goals: Maintains high plant performance and availability consistent with safety, environmental and licensing constraints, approved budgets, and facility design limitations. Coordinates with PSE operations and energy trading groups to forecast and schedule production and delivery of energy and/or ancillary services from the facility. Responsible for and oversees the development, scheduling, and implementation of facility maintenance plans and long-term strategic work plan. Provides recommendations for cost-effective investments, procedural changes, or equipment modifications to enhance safety, compliance, and/or performance benefits. Ensures that labor schedules and work practices are in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Prepares and/or approves all required facility production, safety, haza