Director (or Senior Director), Asset Management PJM Combined Cycle

Talen Energy

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About The Position

Talen Energy is seeking a Director (or Senior Director), Asset Management PJM Combined Cycle. Responsible for maximizing the profitability of Talen’s gas power generation assets located in PJM by achieving key objectives. As a member of the business unit’s asset management team, this position reports to the VP-Asset Management East, and under general guidance, plans, organizes, integrates, fiscally controls, directs, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities, operations, and services of the company’s PJM Gas combined cycle assets. The Director (or Senior Director), Asset Management recommends strategic plans and ensures that execution of short- and long-term goals and objectives are consistent with Talen’s strategic plan, vision and values, while complying with applicable laws and regulations; and performs related duties as assigned. Depending on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate and the discretion of the hiring manager, this position may be filled at either a director or senior director level.

Requirements

• Extensive experience within the power industry, including at least ten (10) years in progressively responsible facility and/or corporate management position(s) for Director level.
• Proven success in commercializing power generation assets.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering, business administration or closely related field.
• A high level of self-management, commitment, trust, and affinity with Talen Energy’s underlying values.
• For Senior Director level: at least fifteen (15) years in progressively responsible facility and/or corporate management position(s), five (5) years in an asset management role.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced business-related degree.
• Experience in asset management and/or operation and maintenance of large fossil-fueled power plants, preferably gas-fired combined cycle power plants.
• Good understanding of PJM market structures and regulatory framework.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall profit and loss (P&L) of Talen’s PJM combined cycle assets.
• Manage contractual arrangements necessary to commercialize the assets.
• Coordinate between the plant operations team and Talen Energy Marketing’s commercial team.
• Integrate, organize, and evaluate the work of plant operations and related service providers.
• Manage facility contractual agreements and relationships related to fuel and electrical interconnections.
• Analyze how contractual, market, and regulatory changes will affect Talen’s PJM Gas and ISO-NE assets.
• Develop and implement Talen strategic plan regarding its assets.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure continued implementation of management systems and practices.
• Establish quantitative performance standards for key objectives.
• Develop operating and capital budgets for approval and implement approved budgets.
• Develop and implement initiatives/projects to improve facility and/or overall business profitability.
• Ensure daily optimization of Talen’s assets in the market.
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage relationships between Talen and state and local governments and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.
• Strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees