Manager Operations - Kiowa

Tenaska•Kiowa, OK

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Operations is responsible for operating the facility to meet daily production goals within safe and legal limits. This role involves monitoring and managing generation imbalance to minimize cost impact, employing best practices to enhance plant performance (capacity, heat rate, and availability), and overseeing the activities of the operations staff. The Manager Operations reports plant conditions to the Plant Manager, takes corrective action, and manages operations staffing, training, and qualification plans. They also assist in hiring, ensure personnel goals align with facility objectives, and maintain the plant's Training Manual. A key aspect of this role is providing a safe working environment and promoting safety awareness. Collaboration with the Maintenance Manager and Plant Engineer/Asset Manager is crucial for identifying maintenance needs and implementing improvement projects. The Manager Operations ensures compliance with environmental permits and regulations, prepares reports, and maintains the Environmental QA/QC Manual. They also oversee the Water Chemistry Program and provide guidance to the Lab Technician. This position requires knowledge of Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and the ability to develop plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Enhancing the plant's image as a good neighbor and encouraging staff involvement in community activities are also important. The role involves providing reports to the Owner and/or Utilities, overseeing plant logs and records, and providing leadership to all plant personnel. Periodic reviews of operating policies and procedures are conducted to ensure they align with current goals and industry best practices. Enhancing morale, motivation, and timely handling of employee concerns are also key responsibilities. Special projects as required by the Plant Manager must be completed, and dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is mandatory. A valid, in-state motor vehicle operator’s license is required at all times.

Requirements

Working knowledge and ability to assist with the ongoing technical development and review of plant engineering processes, chemistry program compliance, and diagnostics of plant equipment.
Working knowledge of power plant regulatory requirements to ensure that the plant remains in compliance with all of its environmental permits and plans.
Ability to handle multiple job assignments on a daily basis while meeting divisional objectives and deadlines; strong time-management skills necessary.
Strong analytical/business-case skills necessary.
Strong leadership, motivational, and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to large groups.
Demonstrated skills in plant performance improvement, environmental management, and personnel management.
History of development of innovative and creative problem-solving approaches to improving various aspects of facility performance including technical, personnel, and business.
BS in Engineering and/or with six or more years of experience in the operations of power generating facilities, including significant exposure to combined cycle or steam cycle plants.
Three or more years of supervisory experience are required.

Responsibilities

Operate facility to meet daily production goals within safe and legal limits.
Monitor and manage generation imbalance to minimize any cost impact to the plant.
Employ best in class techniques to enhance plant performance (capacity, heat rate, and availability).
Oversee the activities of the operations staff in the daily running of the plant.
Report normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to the Plant Manager.
Take necessary corrective action in accordance with established policy or at the direction of the Plant Manager.
Oversee and manage operations staffing, training, and qualification plans for pre-commercial and commercial O&M phases.
Assist with the location, screening, and hiring of plant personnel.
Ensure goals of all operations personnel are aligned with goals of facility and Owner.
Maintain plant Training Manual.
Provide safe working environment and promote attitude of safety awareness for all plant personnel including actively ensuring the safety of others.
Work together with the Maintenance Manager to identify maintenance activities which are required to maintain and enhance the operability of the plant.
Work together with the Plant Engineer/Asset Manager to identify and implement plant improvement projects to enhance operational flexibility and performance.
Ensure that operation of the plant is compliant with all applicable environmental permits and regulations.
Prepare and submit required environmental and regulatory reports.
Maintain the Environmental QA/QC Manual.
Ensure that the Water Chemistry Program is properly implemented and managed, including testing, inspections, and maintenance of the water treatment program.
Provide guidance to the Lab Technician in administering the chemistry program.
Develop plant Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Enhance image of plant as a good neighbor to the community and the environment.
Encourage involvement and participation of operations plant staff in community activities.
Provide necessary reports to the Owner and/or Utilities.
Oversee the daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records.
Provide leadership to all plant personnel.
Conduct periodic reviews of plant operating policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current plant goals, operating requirements, and the industry’s best in class.
Enhance the morale and motivation of operations personnel and handle employee concerns in a timely manner.
Complete special projects as required by the Plant Manager.
Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required for this position.
Must possess a valid, in-state motor vehicle operator’s license at all times.