Assistant Operations Manager

City of Lakeland, Civil Service•Employment Services, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly technical and management-level supervisory position responsible for scheduling and directing the operations, maintenance, and environmental activities of multi-fueled, high-pressure steam, combined-cycle, and reciprocating internal combustion engine power-generating units at multiple plant site locations. The role involves coordinating rotating operating shifts to provide 24/7 coverage across three plant facilities, working under the direction of the Operations Manager. Performance is reviewed through work orders, reports, conferences, meetings, and the overall availability and reliability of generating units.

Requirements

High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
Ten years of experience in operation, maintenance, support services, and budgeting for an electric / water utility and/or industrial manufacturing plant.
At least five years of experience in operation, maintenance, and construction of electric generating units (gas turbine, steam turbine, RICE).
Seven years of experience in a supervisory role, power plant control room operations, project management, incident response, or a combination of these areas totaling seven years.
Valid driver's license.
Valid telephone number.
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position and specific job functions.
Availability to take calls 24/7 from Operations personnel.
Emergency response Incident Command Structure training, including ICS-100, 200, 300, and 700, within one year of employment.
Knowledge of generation dispatch and marketing processes and how generation unit availability, reliability, and efficiency affect dispatch and operation within the connected transmission system.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including environmental (EPA, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), etc.), safety (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)), and security (NERC and DHS).
Knowledge of personal computers, including Maximo, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance processes associated with multi-fueled power generators, including high-pressure steam units, combined cycle units, combustion turbine peaking units, diesel peaking units, reciprocating engines, and associated supporting and environmental systems.
Knowledge of power generation policies and procedures, safety regulations, chemical hazards, and other precautions.
Knowledge of equipment, process specifications, and operating functions required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain equipment and systems.
Knowledge of locations, operating and maintenance characteristics, and requirements of various parts of the power plant system.
Knowledge of electric generating unit designs similar to Foster-Wheeler, Nooter-Eriksen, GE and Siemens, MAN/Everllence.
Excellent communication skills.
Skills in managing people, generation processes, budgets, and material supplies.
Skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Maximo software.
Ability to create, maintain, and support a safe work environment.
Ability to establish and communicate directives and goals to peers and subordinates.
Ability to effectively delegate responsibility and authority to subordinates and effectively manage people.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, staff, other City employees, and the general public.
Ability to calculate flow rates, ratios, percentages, and heat rates.
Ability to assess pressures and temperatures, steam tables, and generator capability curves.
Ability to coordinate and manage the economic dispatch of generating units and respond to service interruptions or loss of generating capacity.
Ability to plan and determine the proper course of action based on personal observations and experiences.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college-level courses or a technical degree from an accredited college is preferred.
Satisfactory completion of required training and knowledge/skills testing.

Responsibilities

Manages the safe and reliable operation of modern gas, oil, and reciprocating engine electric power-generating units at three separate plant sites.
Ensures environmental compliance related to operational performance and work activities.
Enforces employee compliance with City of Lakeland and Lakeland Electric's Energy Production department rules and policies.
Resolves conflicts within Operations' workgroups and assists in resolving conflicts between subordinate and peer workgroups.
Reviews and reports on system malfunctions and unit trips, ensuring actions are taken and conclusions are documented.
Oversees water chemistry and verifies operation within specified limits.
Maintains sufficient chemical inventory to ensure operational continuity.
Supervises and manages Operations personnel, including selection, training, development, work assignment, monitoring, and performance management.
Oversees the scheduling of five rotating shifts to ensure proper coverage for safe operational continuity.
Directs and reviews operational work performed by skilled and semi-skilled workers.
Coordinates work between shifts and provides continuity through effective communications regarding equipment status and operational changes.
Provides guidance and performance reviews to direct reports and subordinates.
Plans and/or coordinates the schedules of unit maintenance and operational testing with Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, outside contractors, and FMPP Dispatch.
Manages assigned contracts (e.g., Everllence Long Term Maintenance, Siemens Training).
Manages divisions of responsibility by coordinating vendor support and directing internal resources.
Identifies training and qualification requirements of direct reports and subordinates, and identifies required training in the production annual training budget.
Reviews water chemistry and oil analysis data, as well as inspection reports on plant equipment.
Ensures follow-up actions or work orders are written, prioritized, and scheduled accordingly.
Manages preventative maintenance (PM) requirements for each generating facility and provides guidance and follow-up review for assigned tasks.
Manages all operating procedures and reviews updates as needed.
May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
May be required to work overtime and/or alternate hours to manage a 24/7 operating schedule.
Ensures a safe work environment and compliance with process and procedural requirements, such as Lock Out Tag Out.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (EPA, FDEP, NERC, DHS) regarding operational communications, testing, reports, and responses.
Develops and presents information to City Management, City Commissions, and FMPP members.
Interfaces with the Projects Coordinator for Operator work order planning, assignment, implementation, and compliance.
Provides input to the Projects Coordinator for outage scope development, planning, prioritization, and duration/critical path.
Coordinates and tracks monthly test run results for all peaking units, focusing on quick-start capability/compliance.
Interfaces with Operations Shift Foreman for understanding and compliance with unit performance measurements and goals.
Ensures direct reports' and subordinates' attendance and participation in assigned Safety meetings, environmental audits, technical training, etc.
Conducts performance reviews, establishing clear expectations, goals, and performance standards.
Recognizes and rewards good performance and addresses poor performance and safety issues through coaching and disciplinary action.
Makes regular inspections of generating units, buildings, machinery, and equipment related to plant operation.
Ensures clean, organized, and sanitary control room and office locations are maintained.
Instructs subordinate work groups on occupational hazards and inspects work activities and plant site conditions to ensure appropriate safety practices and precautions.
Establishes and reviews management reports regarding effective employee work process qualification and performance.
Ensures records are maintained, including retainable confined space, hot work, and equipment clearance permits.
Ensures operator logs are accurate and comprehensive.
Helps prepare and recommend annual budgets for operating and maintaining the units.
Stays informed and current with plant operating and maintenance practices.
Participates in Production's processes to plan, develop, and establish effective standards, processes, goals, and performance measures related to power generation work.
Leads and drives toward the root cause of significant events.