Work Location: St. Lawrence River Operations (Potsdam, New York)
Reference Number: 07-SLPW-01

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for directing and supervising the activities of the engineering staff in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of company projects, plants, systems and equipment.

More specifically, the Asset Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the engineering staff in preparing or analyzing designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports involved in company engineering and major maintenance projects;
  
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations, and develop recommendations accordingly. Confer with Health & Safety Specialist, GM of System Control, Environmental & FERC Compliance Specialists, engineering staff, purchasing and accounting staff to determine safety engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, bid and contract process requirements, and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation and conduct;
  
• Forecast capital and oversee 20 year capital expenditure budget (including Major Maintenance) and prepare funding requests for capital and repair jobs.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering;
• Minimum of seven years successful project management experience in the hydropower industry;
• Thorough knowledge of statistical process controls and CAD design software;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Project, Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering specifications, blueprints and drawings and related technical procedures, and to effectively communicate findings orally and in writing.