Jennifer Powers

Ability to work on challenging projects in restoration, stream channels, remediations, dredging, fall protection on the upper dam, structural remediation, valve, relicensing (10 years to achieve), etc.. Generation facilities include geothermal and hydropower plants that have operated since the 1980s, and a state-of-the-art, fast-start natural gas facility built in 2012.. The major generation assets are the 110 megawatts (MW) Geysers geothermal plants; the 250MW North Fork Stanislaus River hydroelectric facility; and the 300MW natural gas-fired Lodi Energy Center.. Acts as liaison to regulatory officials of FERC, DSOD, USFS, USGS, and others.. Murphy's is a vibrant, thriving community rich with wine tasting, Goldmining history, fine restaurants, art galleries, live theater, and outdoor recreational opportunities a short drive away.

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Supervisor III, Engineer        Dam Safety

Work for an agency whose mission is to provide members with cost-effective wholesale power, energy-related services, and advocacy on behalf of public power consumers through joint action!

Highlights

Ability to work on challenging projects in restoration, stream channels, remediations, dredging, fall protection on the upper dam, structural remediation, valve, relicensing (10 years to achieve), etc.

Boots on the ground—this is a wonderful position for a person who likes to wear several hats and work in a collaborative environment with plant personnel. No day is the same and there are a variety of projects to keep you motivated and occupied.

Top-of-the-line equipment— work at some of the newest hydroelectric facilities in the country. In addition, the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) has done several upgrades, you will be working on and improving high-quality hydroelectric systems.

Company Information

NCPA’s portfolio of power plants is among the cleanest in the nation. Generation facilities include geothermal and hydropower plants that have operated since the 1980s, and a state-of-the-art, fast-start natural gas facility built in 2012. The major generation assets are the 110 megawatts (MW) Geysers geothermal plants; the 250MW North Fork Stanislaus River hydroelectric facility; and the 300MW natural gas-fired Lodi Energy Center.

The 16 locally owned utility members of NCPA collectively have spent more than $220 million on energy efficiency programs since 2006, reducing demand for electricity by more than 670-gigawatt hours, which in turn has reduced the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere by more than 4 billion pounds.

About NCPA

Who we are?

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Mission:

Build & operate jointly-owned power plants

Operate a pool for members

Represent members before legislative & regulatory bodies

They Value and Appreciate their Employees

NCPA provides a very generous benefits package in addition to their competitive salaries. Below are some of the  benefits  provided to all employees.

CalPERS retirement program

Health/Dental/Vision coverage through CalPERS

Term Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Flexible Spending Account (with employer contributions)

Deferred Compensation (with a 4% employer contribution)

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation Sell-Back Program

Supervisor III, Engineer Dam Safety: Role within the Agency
This position performs a variety of engineering tasks relating to dam safety, FERC license compliance, and plant reliability and performance efficiency, including troubleshooting plant and equipment problems. The Supervisor III, Engineer is responsible for engineering, designing, inspecting, planning, scheduling, licensing, permitting, and compliance for the Hydroelectric facilities and acts as a project and construction manager for a variety of projects including public works projects:

Acts as liaison to regulatory officials of FERC, DSOD, USFS, USGS, and others.

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relating to safety evaluations, permitting, and licensing.

Responsible for engineering, designing, inspecting, planning, scheduling, licensing, permitting, and compliance for the Hydroelectric facilities.

Serves as the Chief Dam Safety Engineer and oversees the NCPA’s Dam Safety Program.

Must have supervisory experience and a high level of independent judgment.

Strong analytical skills in Hydro Electric Industry (data for hydro, water storage, water flow, dam safety instrumentation & large civil infrastructure.

Community Information

Often called the “Queen of the Sierra”, Murphys is located in the central Sierra Nevada foothills between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park in Calaveras County, CA.

Medium home prices in the area are mid $400,000s.

Murphy's is a vibrant, thriving community rich with wine tasting, Goldmining history, fine restaurants, art galleries, live theater, and outdoor recreational opportunities a short drive away.

Background Profile

Bachelor’s Degree:  in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university

Certification:  An active Professional Civil Engineer registration in California is required to fulfill the complete array of job responsibilities

(If the license is not from California or a reciprocating state, must be able to obtain CA licensure within 1 year of hire)

Experience:  Minimum of 13 years of hydroelectric civil engineering supervisory experience

Top Skills:

Must have excellent communication and writing skills.

Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience.

Strong project planning/construction management skills.

Knowledge of Hydroelectric operations, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, performing modifications, and equipment repair of hydroelectric generating facilities .

Knowledge of safety work practices and principles associated with working around generating.

Relicensing experience.

Ability to work and communicate effectively with union personnel.

Jenna Flanagan
Phone or text: (916) 304-6663
Email:   Jenna@JPowersInc.com

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