Senior Manager, Hydro Generation
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Shaver Lake
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 170209 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction /
Operations Job Level: Senior Manager Business Unit: Operations -
Other Work Type: Job Location: Shaver Lake Department Overview
PG&E’s Power Generation Department manages and operates the
largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These
renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high
elevations in California mountain ranges including the Sierra
Nevada and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184
miles of canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles
of penstocks, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands
all covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC). Position Summary Helms Pumped Storage
Plan (PSP) is the flagship of PG&E’s fleet. At 1.2gW of
capacity, it is the second largest hydroelectric facility in
California and arguably the must important. In addition to
generating enormous amounts of renewable power, the pumping action
of the facility is absolutely necessary for grid stability on the
West Coast. The Senior Area Manager is responsible for the safe
reliable operation and maintenance of the plant. There are 26
Operations and Maintenance staff that live in Company housing
onsite. These are supported by an additional team of professionals
located 43 miles away in Auberry, CA PG&E is providing the
salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay
for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation
range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary
paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including,
but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or
certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and
internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate
hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry
point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case
basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to
participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation
programs. A reasonable salary range is: California Minimum:
$151,000 California Maximum: $257,000 Job Responsibilities Senior
Managers are responsible for a greater breadth of assets and
responsibilities than the Manager. Oversees the operation and
maintenance of PG&E’s most valuable hydroelectric generation
asset (approximately $2B) and the associated activities and
programs. Communicates clear operational priorities for the onsite
and ancillary support teams. Takes a leadership role in
establishing the culture of area managed, with an emphasis on
employee and public safety, and helps shape culture across the
organization. Applies extensive understanding of, and compliance
with, regulatory requirements and policies to serve as a leader in
environmental stewardship, proactively addressing environmental
issues. Supports senior management in strategic planning and
decision-making. Builds relationships with community, union, and
regulatory stakeholders, and anticipates and manages third party
issues and complaints to ensure their understanding of our position
and minimize financial and operational impacts. Establishes and
reinforces expectation that all employees understand, use, and
improve the applicable processes, standards and procedures, while
delivering energy as necessary for the customer’s needs. Maximizes
the financial contribution of all assets in Power Gen, while
driving optimum performance in the area. Provides key input to the
strategic investment process. Identifies and manages risks to
protect the corporation and maximize asset value. Utilizes and
improves the work management system and other tools to support
management of area assets and resources. Provides direct
supervision, staffing, training, coaching and mentoring to the
Power Generation O&M first line supervisors and Maintenance
Planners and oversees their leadership of front line employees, and
listens and responds to employee feedback and ensures subsequent
changes are effective. Qualifications Minimum: High school
diploma/GED, or equivalent experience Valid CA driver’s license (or
out-of-state license if job applicant) Eight years electric utility
or electric generation facility (power plant), with at least 5
years of supervisory experience Travel at least 30% of the time
with occasional overnight stays. Work is divided between the field
and the office environment. Commitment to live at the site in the
Company facilities Monday-Thursday. Presence on-site outside of the
regular work week may be required due to outages or other
extenuating circumstances. Desired: MBA or Master’s degree in an
Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management
discipline Professional Engineers License General knowledge of
Hydro operations and associated equipment familiarity Specific
knowledge of Helms Hydro operations and associated equipment
familiarity Written and verbal communication skills Fiscal
management skill in determining how money will be spent to get the
work done, and accounting for these expenditures Ability to
advocate, build relationships, and develop channels for dialogue
with key community influencers and organizations Aligns and
maneuvers organizational resources and internal politics to solve
problems or accomplish goals Ability to integrate people,
information, and technology to the organization’s visions, mission,
and goals Ability to execute complex strategies intended to change
beliefs, attitudes, values, and structure Knowledge of regulatory,
environmental, and associated issues with thorough understanding of
regulatory bodies and other regulatory functions
Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Madera , Senior Manager, Hydro Generation, Energy / Utilities , Shaver Lake, California
