Manager Battery and Solar Field Operations

Portland General Electric Company•Tualatin, OR

2d•$107,025 - $222,560

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Manager, Plant Operations Salary Grade: 9 / Exempt Career Level: M2 – Manager Job Family: Generation Job Function: Plant Operations Job Function Summary: Ensures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of PGE’s power generating fleet and generation plants. Position Summary: The Manager, Plant Operations (M2) is accountable for the safe, reliable and economical day-to-day operation of a power generation facility. This role manages employees and/or contractors responsible for operating energy generation and ancillary facilities. The Manager adapts departmental plans and priorities to address operational challenges, regulatory requirements and resource constraints while ensuring plant output meets Power Operations’ needs. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, available resources and the business plan, with moderate guidance from senior leadership. The role provides subject matter expertise and leadership to employees, colleagues and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Typically eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in power plant operations, maintenance, engineering or related support activities.
Applicable qualifications in plant operations (e.g., plant equipment operator, control room operator).
Valid driver’s license required.
Advanced knowledge of plant systems, equipment and plant operations.
Advanced understanding of operations-specific performance metrics.
Advanced knowledge of environmental requirements for plant operations.
Advanced knowledge of operating principles, adjustments and capabilities of plant machinery and equipment.
Intermediate knowledge of industry compliance standards and reporting requirements (e.g., OSHA, NERC, FERC, NEC, NESC, NFPA 70).
Advanced knowledge of root-cause analysis techniques.
Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, water chemistry and control systems.
Intermediate knowledge of labor relations and union agreements.
Intermediate knowledge of budgetary and planning practices.
Advanced understanding of engineering and economic principles.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced decision-making capability
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced project management skills
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate organizational and resource management skills
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work on-call schedule
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs.
Carrying: More than 50 lbs.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats)
Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
Confined spaces
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Stairs (over 10 steps)
Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
Experience managing represented employees preferred.

Responsibilities

Plant Operations Management Manages a team responsible for operating energy generation, storage and ancillary facilities (e.g. Fire Monitoring and Protection Systems. ) Provides technical and operational leadership to ensure objectives are met. Ensures compliance with environmental, safety and regulatory standards. Identifies and resolves operational issues. Ensures operational procedures and working practices remain current and effective.
Manage Operations Manages day-to-day plant operations safely, reliably and economically within complex regulatory constraints. Ensures plant output meets Power Operations’ requirements. Balances cost, reliability and operational goals in collaboration with plant management and other functional areas. Develops, administers and enforces operational policies and procedures. Ensures plant maintenance activities align with operational priorities.
Contract Management Administers the plant operations and related contracts; provides oversight of contractor activities; manages equipment warrantees and the resolution of warranty issues
Procurement May oversee procurement and warehousing of spare parts for the plant; ensures that all materials procurement practices comply with PGE SOX guidelines.
Training & Workforce Development Accountable for the effectiveness of the plant operations training program. Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies. Provides coaching, mentoring and performance feedback. Conducts annual performance reviews and supports employee development planning.
Emergency Planning & Response Assists plant manager in implementing emergency action plans. Develops and maintains procedures for startup, shutdown, testing and emergency operations. Leads and participates in periodic emergency response training. Ensures proper actions and notifications during plant emergencies or abnormal events.
Safety Leadership Promotes and reinforces a strong safety culture. Ensures compliance with safety policies, procedures and regulatory standards. Monitors team adherence to safety practices.
Financial Management Manages departmental expenditures to meet financial targets. Reviews budget variances and implements corrective actions. Supports effective financial controls and decision-making processes.
Resourcing & Labor Relations Oversees workforce planning and staffing decisions. Partners with HR on recruitment, evaluation and selection processes. Maintains knowledge of applicable union contracts and local work rules.
Development Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.