Asset Manager - Power Group

OxyChem•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry. The Power & Energy Group manages a diverse portfolio of cogeneration facilities and oversees significant electrical loads across the United States. This role is for an experienced Asset Manager to join the OxyChem power team, focusing on increasing the profitability, reliability, efficiency, and competitiveness of three power generation facilities: Ingleside Cogeneration and Battleground Cogeneration in the ERCOT market, and Taft Cogeneration in the MISO market. The position involves managerial, commercial, technical, and financial tasks, requiring engagement with market strategy, technical excellence, ISO protocols, and asset optimization to capture value and drive profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in industry
At least 3 years of experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering of generating or production facilities
Some management experience is a must
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
Excellent analytical skills (business, technical, and financial)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to edit and compose reports and correspondence and to present asset results articulately
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation maintenance and/or operations
MBA

Responsibilities

Work with plant managers to optimize plant safety, environmental, maintenance, and operations performance and profitability.
Oversee cogeneration businesses with a focus on maximizing reliability and revenue while mitigating cost and risk.
Make critical business and risk decisions, drive cogeneration team management goals and priorities, and lead the long-term vision for the cogeneration business.
Lead cogeneration capital investment vision and strategy.
Negotiate Cogeneration contracts with the OEM, outside contractors, customers, suppliers, and lenders.
Lead and oversee cogeneration outage downtime, cost, resources, parts and scope planning and execution, provide on-site and shop leadership, and provide advocacy on behalf of the site with OEM executive leadership to escalate issues.
Participate in technical discussions with Cogen leadership, the OEM and other vendors regarding unit performance, operational risks, upgrades, major scope, and part repair/replacement.
Assist in the development of operating and project budgets and monthly reporting on plant variances.
Involved with the development, financial modeling, and implementation of initiatives for profit enhancements and capital projects.
Maintain a strong industry influence and network, and keep tabs on new technologies.
Work closely with internal and external regulatory, marketing, legal, engineering, tax, treasury, fuel supply, and insurance personnel on generation matters.
Ensure that the Cogen business is in full compliance with NERC standards.