Renewable energy
10 hydroelectric operations experts
These ten professionals have managed hydroelectric plants, hydro regions or hydro operations and maintenance groups. A reader can learn how hydroelectric operations leaders run their plants and teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Aldo Sebianne
LinkedInExperience: Power Plant Operations Manager - Belén Hydropower Plant · Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL)
Former Power Plant Operations Manager - Belén Hydropower Plant at Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL) (2017–2020), and Head Operations Department - Renewable Power Generation there since 2021, a role the profile describes as responsible for the operation of nine hydropower plants and a wind farm.
Bradley Todd
LinkedInExperience: Director of Hydro Operations · Ameren
Director of Hydro Operations at Ameren since 2024, with a Plant Manager role at Ameren also listed since 2023. Former Supervisor Power Production Engineering Maintenance (2019–2023), which the profile ties to the Bagnell Dam Hydro Energy Centers maintenance department, and Hydro Plant Technician (2009–2019) at Ameren.
Erik Bodiscomassink
LinkedInExperience: Plant Manager, Cherokee Plant Group (Cherokee, Douglas, and Norris Hydro Plants) · Tennessee Valley Authority
Plant Manager, Cherokee Plant Group (Cherokee, Douglas, and Norris Hydro Plants) at Tennessee Valley Authority since 2010, with a Plant Manager, Cherokee Hydro Plant Group role also listed there (2010–2012). Former Supervisor, Work Management at Tennessee Valley Authority (2008–2010).
James M. Williams
LinkedInExperience: Hydroelectric Power Operations Manager · US Army Corps of Engineers
Hydroelectric Power Operations Manager at the US Army Corps of Engineers since 2022, and former Power Plant Operator there (2017–2022). Former Operations Manager at Moventas (2013–2016) and Senior Maintenance Manager at the US Navy (2012–2013). The profile places the Corps of Engineers manager role in the Operations department at manager level.
Keane Sommers, P.E.
LinkedInExperience: Hydroelectric Manager · Nevada Irrigation District
Former Hydroelectric Manager (2013–2022), Director of Power Systems (2022–2024) and Dam Safety Engineer (2012–2013) at Nevada Irrigation District, and Director of Power Systems at Yuba Water Agency since 2024. Former Civil Engineer at Nevada Irrigation District (2007–2012).
Kevin Coffman
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager, Hydro Operations and Maintenance · Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Senior Manager, Hydro Operations and Maintenance at Pacific Gas and Electric Company since 2021. Former Hydro Generation Supervisor (2014–2021), a role the profile describes as supervising the operation and maintenance of four powerhouses, and former Hydro Electric Operator (2011–2014) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Matthew Weber P.Eng
LinkedInExperience: General Manager · Coast Mountain Hydro
General Manager at Coast Mountain Hydro since 2021, a role the profile describes as responsible for the overall management of the Northwest Hydroelectric Facilities, including the Forrest Kerr, McLymont and Volcano run-of-river hydro plants. Former Plant General Manager (2016–2021) and Senior Plant Engineer (2015–2016) at AltaGas Ltd.
Oliver Mandala Mwambazi
LinkedInExperience: Power Station Manager · Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited
Power Station Manager at Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited since 2023, where the profile mentions preparing switching schedules and carrying out high voltage switching. Former LHPC Senior Authorized Person (SAP) (2021–2023) and Hydro Power Station Supervisor (2013–2021) at Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited.
Robby Floyd
LinkedInExperience: General Manager - Central Hydro Region · Tennessee Valley Authority
General Manager - Central Hydro Region at Tennessee Valley Authority since 2022, a region the profile describes as 11 hydro facilities in Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. Other Tennessee Valley Authority roles listed are HDCC Manager (2020–2022), Plant Manager (2014–2020) and Program Manager - Hydro Outage (2012–2013).
Ryan Hennigan, P.E.
LinkedInExperience: Mechanical Maintenance Branch Manager (Hydroelectric) · Bureau of Reclamation
Former Mechanical Maintenance Branch Manager (Hydroelectric) (2022–2025) and Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Supervisor II (2020–2022) at the Bureau of Reclamation, and Supervisor, Power Generation Engineering at Pacific Gas and Electric Company since 2025. The profile describes developing asset strategies for hydro powerhouse assets in the Shasta and DeSabla watersheds.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scale to yours, since running one powerhouse differs from overseeing a region of plants or a whole hydro fleet. Also decide whether your question is mainly about daily operations, maintenance and outages, or asset strategy and engineering, and pick someone whose roles centered on that.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan maintenance outages on hydro units without losing too much generation or water value?
- 02What do you track each week to judge the condition and availability of turbines, generators and other powerhouse equipment?
- 03How do you staff and train operators across several remote hydro plants?
Reaching hydroelectric operations experts
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