[Hiring] Director of Plant Operations @Kyuden Energy Partners

Role Description

Position is accountable for overall profitable management of plant operations, safety, compliance, and maintenance of assigned power generation facility. Working with Plant Management teams, this position contributes to the development and implementation of operational and organizational strategies, policies and practices as it relates to the plant operations and is expected to play a significant role in long term planning including initiatives geared toward operational excellence.

• Drive results for strategic business operations plan through continuous improvement and leadership accountability in the following areas: safety, compliance, improving cost control, engineering efficiency, waste reduction, and quality.
• Build motivation among assigned plants to achieve plant, Owner and KEPC targets (safety, compliance, financial, etc.).
• Administer all aspects of the Operations and Maintenance Agreements to ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are met by KEPC and the Owner.
• Manage and increase effectiveness, efficiency and communication between support and business functions (HR, IT and Finance).
• Monthly (or as-needed) review of plant costs and expenses including labor, maintenance parts & services, outside services, utilities, transportation and parts, outages, major maintenance and capital projects.
• Support assigned Plant Managers to recruit and build a high performing operations team, as well as consistently reinforce teamwork among team members.
• Maintain, interpret, and assist in enforcing collective bargaining agreements (site dependent).
• Set annual goals and objectives for responsible plant or site manager’s and complete annual performance reviews with periodic feedback sessions.
• Perform additional work or take on additional projects as may be needed or required.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of ten years’ supervisory experience in power generation or similar continuous process environment.
• Experience developing individuals and leading teams.
• Experience of working with local agencies and county/city governments and agencies preferred.
• Experience managing union workforces preferred.
• Experience in managing multi-site locations preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communications and presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer hardware and applicable software.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders, stairs, and must be able to perform comprehensive site inspections.

Requirements

• Knowledge of power plants (renewable and fossil) operations and efficient operating concepts.
• Knowledgeable of Generation and Transmission & Distribution circuitry and relaying, preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations, policies, standards, and procedures of all ISOs and generation markets including but not limited to NERC Reliability Standards, Environmental Compliance and Safety programs.
• Knowledge of human resources processes and legal requirements.
• Experience with presenting to Owners Management and senior leadership teams.
• Knowledge of hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
• Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
• Evaluate overall plant performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Identify and target areas in which the business can improve operation.
• Knowledgeable of emerging trends in the industry and maintain trend awareness within plants.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Solid verbal and writing skills, technical and non-technical.
• Computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401K with a company match.
• Range of benefit options that will cover you and your family’s wellness needs.

Work Environment

• Remote office to include remote video conferencing.
• Travel estimated at 50%.
• When on-site, plant will require personnel protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, respiratory protection, ear protection and other equipment as site conditions and procedures require.

Physical Abilities

• Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach and manipulate objects; mobility is also required.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening and post-employment drug screenings.
• There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around each of the facilities.