Director of Gas Operations
Director of Gas Operations
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$ 200000 - 240000
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Director of Gas Plant Operations
Reports To: Senior Vice President Operations
Direct Reports: Yes Functional Unit: Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Denver
THE COMPANY
Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates approximately 7000 MW 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 Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our associates sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver New York and Charlotte Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See for more information.
THE CHALLENGE
Leadership of the operations and maintenance of a 3.3GW gas fleet by ensuring safety maximizing availability managing risk and optimizing financial performance in compliance with safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices at all facilities.
- Ensure compliance with the facilities regulatory and environmental requirements utilizing internal and external resources.
- Provide leadership to continue and grow our culture of operational excellence sharing of innovations and best practices and effective cost management.
- Instill a best talent mindset throughout Operations and within all plants.
- Work with the SVP Operations Directors of Wind and Solar and plant managers to further integrate Onwards gas wind and solar operations.
- Ensure a relationship built on mutual respect between plants and corporate teams.
- Develop relationships with key OEMs and equipment vendors to ensure operation and maintenance of the projects are in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets.
- Prepare and manage the annual O&M major maintenance and capital budgets and recommend capital improvements to derisk and maximize profitability of each asset.
- Ensure operations performance targets (i.e. availability dispatch power vs. resource performance budgets etc.) are achieved for all gas facilities.
- Partner with senior management in the development analysis planning and execution of various special projects and initiatives (e.g. new operational strategies cost reduction initiatives bringing new projects online etc.)
- Provide regular reports to senior management.
- Quickly establish credibility with plant management while managing coaching and motivating the operational teams.
- Interface with local and state authorities and the public where required.
- Identify and implement process improvements and incorporate asset management principles into the companys long-term operating plan.
- Develop a cost/benefit analysis for all plant capital and O&M projects and teach plant management the same principles.
- Support re-contracting efforts to maximize value.
- Support M&A acquisition or facility sale activities that meet the strategic growth plan for the company.
- Other duties as assigned.
THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred with a strong financial background. Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in gas plant operations transmission or substation electrical systems.
- At least fifteen (15) years of direct supervisory/managerial and leadership experience; ability to delegate.
- Exceptional leadership and board-level presentation skills.
- Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power plants. Preference of LM6000 LMS100 GE 7FA and Siemens 501F technologies.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of operations and maintenance of electrical systems applicable to gas fired power plants to ensure cost effective operation and competitive position.
- Solid working knowledge of budgeting work scheduling cost management tools and maintenance management systems. Maximo experience preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of NERC/Environmental compliance of assets; ability to lead gas plant teams as issues arise in the field.
- Strong skills for development of processes and procedures.
- Project management experience as direct lead on projects from start to finish.
- Self-starter with ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Keen multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills; attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand walk talk hear and close and distance vision capability.
- Ability to sit climb or balance stoop kneel and/or crouch.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
THE TEAM
The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration dedication and challenging work while also being down to earth.
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer phone and scanner/photocopier.
THE TOTAL REWARDS
Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation health life insurance and retirement savings benefits.
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EEO STATEMENT:
Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
