Gas Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Plant Manager

Reports To : Director, Gas Plant Operations

Direct Reports : Yes Functional Unit : Operations

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Type : Full- Time

Plant Location : San Diego / Escondido, CA

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility- scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

The Pio Pico Energy facility is a 336 MW simple cycle, natural gas fired, peaking facility with a PPA with San Diego Gas and Electric to 2042. The plant is located in San Diego, CA and became commercially operational in 2016.

Goal Line is a 49.9-MW natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant located in Escondido, California. This facility is interconnected with the transmission system owned by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market. Goal Line sells electricity generated as a Merchant Facility participating in the Resource Adequacy Market.

THE CHALLENGE :

The Plant Manager is responsible for management of overall Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of two facilities (Pio Pico & Goal Line). The Plant Manager is accountable for providing adequate supply of manpower, tools, equipment, and spare parts are available for the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The Plant Manager will provide leadership, management, and establish goals to attain associate safety, reliable plant operations, trained, qualified and engaged workforce, positive employee relations, financial performance and compliance with all environmental and regulatory requirements.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure that the entire plant is within corporate goals of safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Formulate and manage financial forecasting in accordance with budgetary and capital expense constraints.

Direct O&M Manager(s) in the performance of plant outages, capital projects and daily operation.

Administer the plant’s Safety, Operations, NERC Compliance, Maintenance, Administrative, Training, Chemistry and Environmental QA / QC programs to assure the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the plants.

Ensure the safety of all associates of the plant through elimination of injuries to associates, contractors and visitors.

Ensure the plants are operated and maintained in compliance with all NERC and WECC regional standards including performing self-certifications and audits.

Create and support an organizational culture that encourages and rewards associate involvement, innovative thinking, adaptation to change, responsible risk taking, and continuous improvement.

Conduct periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to assure that they reflect current plant operating requirements.

Provide leadership through workforce planning, succession planning and training opportunities.

Provide regular feedback to associates on their performance to allow them to capitalize on their strengths and focus on opportunities for improvement.

May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours.

Occasional travel may be required.

Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline preferred.

Experience with GE LMS100 preferred.

Experience with California environmental LORS and CAISO energy markets is preferred.

THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performing this job without full / focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm / hot - cool / cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. Some travel to and work at other sites is required.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT :

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.