Director Power Plant Management
About The Position
National Grid is hiring a Director, Power Plant Management to manage the short- and long-term performance of an electric generating station, including safety, reliability, economic performance, and regulatory compliance. The role is required to be performed in person daily. The director leads day-to-day plant operations, establishes and controls operating and capital budgets, oversees maintenance and capital projects, and ensures plant activities comply with company policies and applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and operational standards. The role also manages relationships with government officials, local agencies, nearby residents, and labor unions. The position includes leadership of employee performance management and development, including performance reviews, goal-setting, disciplinary action, career development, and succession planning. The director is expected to build a trusting and inclusive team, communicate expectations clearly, lead change, and support and challenge team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of electric generating facilities.
- In-depth technical knowledge of power plant systems, equipment, maintenance, operation, and work methods.
- In-depth knowledge of MARSEC, NERC-CIP, and environmental regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of National Grid’s Power Supply Agreement with LIPA.
- Knowledge of corporate accounting and financial processes.
Nice To Haves
- Professional engineering designation preferred.
- Familiarity with NY ISO rules and the New York energy market.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day plant operations to promote safety and efficiency, minimize forced outages, meet electric-system reliability needs, and comply with regulatory standards.
- Establish, monitor, control, and report annual and five-year operating and capital expense budgets to optimize station performance in line with strategic business plan economic objectives.
- Lead operational processes to achieve high productivity, low costs, efficient work practices, and compliance with National Grid policies and procedures.
- Promote excellent safety performance and work collaboratively to identify and respond to hazards, incidents, or circumstances affecting employee and contractor safety and wellbeing.
- Translate company safety and risk-management objectives into plant policies, processes, and procedures that minimize equipment failure and ensure compliance with SHE, regulatory, and operational standards.
- Plan and lead plant maintenance to meet budget and performance objectives.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with government officials, local agencies, and nearby residents to manage stakeholder needs.
- Implement collective bargaining agreements with labor unions to support continued production and minimize labor-related interruptions.
- Manage employee performance, including reviews, goal-setting, production goals, disciplinary action, career development, and succession planning.
- Build a trusting and inclusive team environment, communicate expectations, lead change, promote ownership, and support and develop team members.
- Manage capital projects from inception through implementation, ensuring engineering and applicable code requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
