Manager, Balance of Plant Systems Engineering

The Manager of Balance of Plant Systems Engineering is accountable for the performance of electrical power systems, controls, and balance of plant work scopes for hydro projects and meeting the budgeted costs for these systems. The equipment and services solicited include generators (new or rewound), governor and controls upgrades, inlet valve upgrades, thrust bearing conversion to High-Pressure Lift design, and the addition of instrumentation (RTDs, oil level detection, shear pin failure detection system) as specified.This role is also accountable for the commissioning and testing of hydropower plant equipment. They have approval authority for design drawings and documentation.Essential Functions Performed by the Position  Commit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customersAccountable for the integration and performance of “balance of plant” systems for the hydro project, including electrical power systems and controlsResponsible for the design and manufacture of electrical systems and commissioning/testing of hydro turbine-generator installations.Includes integration of generator, excitation, switchgear, controls, and auxiliary electrical components.Support AH proposal effort by soliciting firm quotes for all specification requirements that are outside of the turbine scope of supplyDevelop winning technical strategies for company proposals to include electrical design concepts and subcontractor technical strategiesDevelop cost-effective equipment layouts and achieve budgeted costsWrite technical documents to facilitate the purchase of all quoted hardware and servicesSupervise and provide guidance to the Systems Engineering department; Train and provide technical supervision to Systems EngineersCommission the hydro installation to include troubleshooting and after-market testingDevelop, verify, and maintain systems engineering computer software and engineering standards for product design and manufactureRepresent the company at trade shows and on professional society committees and meetings; Preparation of technical papers and presentations at major conferencesFinal approval of design layouts, drawings, documents, and analysis related to electrical systemsReview product discrepancies versus design requirements and prescribe dispositionSatisfy ISO Quality Standards as it relates to these engineering tasksDevelopment of electrical analysis tools and training of Systems Engineers on the use of those toolsFinal acceptance of electrical systems and work performed by sub-suppliersApproval of field and shop non-conformances and disposition of non-conformancesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read and understand P&ID and electrical schematicsAttention to detail, teamwork abilities, and organizational skillsPossess a firm grasp on the industry as a whole and stay up to date on evolving trends in hydro power technologiesNumeracy and mathematics; Technical skills; Collaboration skills; Analytical skills; AdaptabilityPeople leadership; Time management; Critical thinking; Conflict resolution; Problem solvingEffective communication; Priority management; Staff development; Managing performance; Interpersonal skills