Power Generation Hydro/Renewable System Support Consultant (Hybrid)

Job Summary

Provides expert technical analysis, guidance, and recommendations for Power Generation Operations in the areas of FERC hydro licensing, natural gas pipeline safety, and other regulatory issues as needed. Duties includes the drilling of the PG Crisis and Business Communications Plan and annual inventory of devices in PG stations containing radioactive material and upkeep. Responsible for representing the interests of the company, working collaboratively with governmental agencies regarding Power Generation's Hydro and/or Renewable Energy operations and on regulatory matters, reporting and responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely fashion.

• Actively engages with internal and external water and environmental stakeholders as required for effective water management and environmental decisions.
• Works closely with other departments within Dominion, such as Environmental Services, and Legal to address concerns and to ensure accurate and timely filing of federal and state reports.
• Applies understanding of hydro station operations to coordinate license compliance and recreational requests (e.g. downstream flows, reservoir levels, notification to residents, etc.) with the Market Operations group and Power Generation Operations Support team.
• Assists with preparation and implementation of internal reviews for the company's Hydro facilities to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Gathers and maintains significant and diverse data.
• Works closely with station management and staff to ensure understanding and implementation of the environmental and regulatory requirements for their sites.
• Applies expertise to provide project management, direction and guidance to hydropower stations regarding FERC operations, ensures compliance with federal regulations by reviewing technical evaluations, calculations, and analysis to support operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support/document Company actions.
• Analyzes station performance data to verify compliance as required by company policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with technical evaluations of events and root cause analysis to recommend corrective action.
• Assists stations and Power Generation Engineering in ensuring an effective and compliant dam safety program.
• Negotiates regulatory agreements and/or resolves conflicts between company interests and regulator's initiatives on behalf of operating facilities to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Keeps local staff responsible for implementing the environmental and safety requirements for their facilities informed on regulatory requirements and provides guidance on action items.
• Serves as the Company's representative for hydro-electric power.
• Prepares reports and updates for executive level management as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

• 7-8+ years of related experience;
• In-depth working knowledge of Power Generation hydro and/or renewable energy operations.
• Significant demonstrated work experience with State or Federal environmental regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• Skilled in research and development of policies and technical information applying subject matter expertise to respond to regulators, interested parties and interrogatories.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, and database software.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence without authority.
• Proven ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences with varying degrees of technical and regulatory knowledge or understanding of Power Generation.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training, guidance, and technical subject matter expertise.
• Ability to work independently with general oversight.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a focal point of contact on legal, regulatory, environmental or other issues for internal and external stakeholders desired.
• Basic knowledge of biology, and real estate
   

Education Requirements

Education Level: Bachelor preferred in Environmental Engineering, Civil (Water Resources) Engineering.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Professional Engineering License

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

May be required to work in a field environment and exposed to extreme temperature and weather 25 - 50%.  Must have a valid state license and willingness to travel; day and occasional overnight travel to Hydro sites required.

Test Description

 Public Speaking session will be part of the interview process.