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Dominion Energy · 1 day ago

Power Generation Hydro/Renewable System Support Consultant (Hybrid)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. The Power Generation Hydro/Renewable System Support Consultant provides expert technical analysis and guidance for Power Generation Operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating with various stakeholders to manage environmental concerns.

Utilities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides expert technical analysis, guidance, and recommendations for Power Generation Operations in the areas of FERC hydro licensing, and other regulatory issues as needed

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 Engineering, Environmental Services, Biologists, Financial, Government Affairs, Public Relations Staff 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 regulatory 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

Interacts regularly with homeowners associations and other non-governmental organizations regarding lake operations, recreation and public safety

Qualification

Power Generation hydro operationsFERC regulatory complianceEnvironmental regulatory knowledgeTechnical analysisProject managementTrainingGuidanceResearchDevelopmentBasic biology knowledgeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

7-8+ years of related experience

Working knowledge of Power Generation hydro operations

Significant demonstrated work experience with State or Federal environmental regulatory agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and 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, engineering environmental ecology and real estate