Manager GENCO Operations

Alliant Energy•Ottumwa, IA

5d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Manager GENCO Operations plans, directs, and implements assigned local operations activities safely and in an environmentally conscious manner, with a focus on continuously improving competitive position and profitability. The role is part of a plant management team and requires living within 45 minutes of the Ottumwa Generating Station. The manager provides leadership for employees and plant operations, establishes goals and expectations, monitors financial and operating performance, contributes to budgeting and forecasting, and promotes effective operating policies and procedures. The role includes leading safety practices and acting as the ultimate decision-maker in life-threatening emergencies involving facilities, people, and property. The position may also lead maintenance activities and personnel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
Demonstrated financial skills, such as budgeting and basic accounting.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to use computer software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and project management programs.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Support and foster a culture of belonging and demonstrate a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity.
Must live within 45 minutes of the Ottumwa Generating Station.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in engineering, business administration, or a related area.
Experience in manufacturing or mechanical/electrical engineering.
Knowledge of manufacturing or electrical plant operations.
Experience working with labor union management.

Responsibilities

Perform leadership duties, including hiring and rewarding employees, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, setting goals and expectations, providing performance feedback, addressing performance gaps and conflict, and supporting employee development.
Ensure employees report to work fit for duty, adhere to the Code of Conduct, and model Alliant Energy’s Core Values.
Participate in developing plant-specific goals and objectives.
Monitor results against financial and operating goals and communicate performance information to employees.
May lead maintenance activities and personnel.
Ensure employees understand and accept business unit and plant/unit financial and operating goals, and focus their efforts on achieving them.
Participate in plant budget planning, forecasting, and reconciliation.
Demonstrate safety leadership by enforcing safety rules and operating practices, encouraging safe behaviors, and promptly correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Act as the ultimate decision-maker during life-threatening emergencies involving facilities, people, and property.
Lead and promote operating policies, process performance, procedures, and activities that maximize financial and operating results.
Recommend improvements and changes to operating procedures, policies, and processes.
Perform other duties that support Alliant Energy’s values and purpose.