Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.

Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems. Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.

Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire. The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year. Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing. The region is also known for its excellent wines.
Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle.
 

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter should address your education and experience relative to this position. Also please describe why you are interested in the position, and the best attribute you bring to System Operations to ensure continued success of the department.  Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 23.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for this position is $153,040 - $191,300 (based on qualifications).  With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $229,560, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org

Manager - System Operations & Coordination

Overview
This position is responsible for the operation of the bulk electric system in accordance with all applicable reliability standards such as those established by NERC and WECC. The Manager of System Operations and Coordination is responsible for the assignment, coordination and supervision of work performed by employees engaged in the 24-hour operation and dispatch of the District's diverse utility systems. The incumbent is responsible for making informed and timely decisions across a broad range of fields, including the District's electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems. Oversee and coordinate river operations with generation and energy planning. Manage the coordination of outages at generation, transmission, and distribution facilities to optimize the balance of costs and revenue while maintaining system reliability and NERC compliance. Act as duty supervisor and handle after hours emergencies as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the District’s Bulk Electric System is operated in a safe, reliable manner, in full compliance with applicable reliability standards.
• Supervise system operations including performance management, employee development, hiring, discipline, training, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of the electric power industry and changing technology, attending NERC/WECC training classes and maintaining all appropriate certifications. Identify appropriate training courses designed to fulfill employee regulatory compliance requirements and ensure employees remain current with appropriate certifications and training. Remain current on District policies and implement appropriate changes as necessary.
• Provide production information and outage scheduling support in collaboration with management, power marketing and system operations to ensure that the most efficient unit outage times are established. This position ensures attention to cost analysis, maintenance recommendations, resources availability and operation needs have all been considered in the decision making process.
• Prioritize, plan and/or lead various system operation office work and improvement projects. Contribute to companywide projects and/or initiatives.
• Serve as System Operations liaison with other operational departments over a wide range of policy and operational issues.
• Serve as District’s liaison with other utilities across the Western Interconnection over a wide range of policy and operational issues, e.g. NWPP RSG & OC, WFRSG, and RC West.
• Direct the coordination and planning for all outages on the District’s generation, transmission, distribution and communication systems.
• Plan, schedule, and budget for system operations activities to ensure efficient and cost effective District system operations on a 24-hour basis.
• 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).
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

People Management

• This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 10-19. 

Reports To
Director - Transmission & Compliance

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree In electrical, civil or mechanical engineering, information technology, or a related technical study area where the education is directly applicable to power generation, transmission, or distribution concepts from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience working in progressively responsible positions for a utility or energy companies is required.
• 5+ years of experience working as a system operator or providing leadership support to an operations team is required.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• This position requires advanced computer skills and a well rounded knowledge of integrated and automated power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• The incumbent must be able to think logically, multi-task, communicate well at all levels and be able to function effectively during emergency and/or power outage situations.
• This position requires system operations certification from NERC and WECC or the ability to acquire such certification within six months of hire.
• Requires effective interpersonal and communication skills in oral and written form and demonstrated ability to supervise a highly skilled team of employees working various shifts.
• Proficiency with Maximo, Microsoft Office application products (Word, Excel, etc.) and District related reporting software (such as Cognos, Crystal and PeopleSoft).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Maximo (preferred) Order processing systems; PeopleSoft HRIS (preferred) Payroll systems; Cognos & Crystal Reports (preferred) reporting software; Microsoft Excel (required) Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word (required) Word Processing software.
• An individual should also have knowledge of and be able to operate general office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, and telephones.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

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.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: See full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above 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.

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire).  A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

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.

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.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. 

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)