Kyuden Energy Partners Corporation (KEPC) is redefining what it means to be a partner to our clients throughout the energy industry. We have a career opportunity for a Director, Plant Operations. This position would work remotely with the preferred candidates being located within reasonable commutable distance of a major US airport.
As one of the premier third-party O&M and Asset Management services providers in the energy industry, joining the KEPC organization means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401K with a company match and provide a range of benefit options that will cover you and your family’s wellness needs.
Job Summary
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.
Job Functions
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.).
Administering all aspects of the Operations and Maintenance Agreements to ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are met by KEPC and the Owner. This includes leading and supporting the pre-and-post O&M related transitional requirements and activities associated with taking on new plants.
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.
Education and Experience – 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Technical
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…