Power Plant Manager

Power Plant Manager

Manages and oversees the daily operations of a power plant.

Drive strategic vision and direction of the organization.

Meet system load requirements and monitor operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed.

Oversee, lead and direct plant staff, including operations, maintenance and engineering staff, and hire and train personnel.

Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Foster the importance of a safety-oriented culture.

Lead the team by example, and coach, mentor and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals.

Act as a change agent for the plant with the daily initiative of improving morale and staff engagement.

Lead plant efforts to ensure stakeholder expectations are met; foster and improve stakeholder communication, along with establishing and maintaining an inclusive environment.

Be the voice of the plant for all departments, offering regular communication and updates.

Minimum education required of the position :

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field required or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position :

Minimum of 7 years of relevant industrial professional experience.

Minimum of 4 years of direct leadership experience, including experience at the TL and / or Supt. level.

Experience in plant operational functions.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position :

In-depth experience in operating a power plant.

Knowledge and technical expertise in power plant operations and maintenance with an understanding of the key drivers for safe, reliable, cost effective and compliant operation.

Experienced project manager with excellent leadership skills.

Preference for the following :

Regulatory knowledge (e.g. OSHA, NERC, FERC, Environmental, other) associated with operation of a power plant

Financial management skills with the ability to develop and manage a budget

Business Acumen / Industry knowledge (regulated / non-regulated environment), including broad business knowledge with understanding of how utilities make money in a regulated market

Experience operating in an ISO, RTO or similar type market structure

Ability to manage multiple priorities effective prioritization of competing issues, recognizing relevant constraints and opportunities

Effective communication to interact with personnel at all levels of organization

People management skills, including the ability to effectively coach others and hold employees accountable

Openness and willingness to explore alternative approacheswillingness to drive change when needed. Ability to lead organization through change management initiatives

Experience with natural gas-fired units

Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position :

None

Primary Location : Mississippi - Vicksburg Mississippi

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option : Level I

Union description / code :

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID : 121247

Travel Percentage : Up to 25%