Manager, Shift (Operations Manager, Fossil Fuel)

Northern Natural Gas • Council Bluffs, IA

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About The Position

The Shift Manager directs the activities of operations and maintenance employees to achieve safe, reliable, efficient, environmentally compliant and cost-effective, electrical and/or steam generation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically six years of related, progressive work experience for candidates without a bachelor's degree.
• Six years of related experience, including one year in a senior technical/leadership role.
• Advanced leadership skills to direct the activities of operating and maintenance individuals/teams.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, including presentation skills.
• Specialized knowledge of the operation and maintenance of an electric generating station.
• Capable of administering collective bargaining agreements and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations/maintenance activities and personnel to achieve high productivity and quality work and ensure safe, reliable, environmentally compliant and efficient electrical and/or steam generation.
• Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with plant operations and maintenance.
• Trains direct reports in operations and maintenance methods, safe practices and procedures and administers apprenticeship programs.
• Identifies, evaluates and implements improved work practices and processes and evaluates crew performance.
• Monitors and evaluates plant equipment and systems to ensure reliable plant operations.
• Administers and ensures compliance by employees of company policy, safety rules, collective bargaining agreement and government regulations.
• Performs supervisory activities, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation and salary administration.
• Assists in the administration of the department budget and reporting the work performed within the department.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree