Operations Director

NAES•Issaquah, WA

2d•$201,600 - $231,900

About The Position

The Operations Director manages a team of Plant Managers and directs NAES support throughout all phases of plant operations. The role oversees performance in accordance with NAES policies, procedures, standards, and contractual requirements, with the goal of maximizing value for clients. Reporting to a Vice President, the Director provides strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of wind and solar renewable energy facilities, promoting safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective performance. The Director leads and supports site management teams in operational performance, budgeting, workforce development, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement. The position partners with customers, asset owners, utilities, contractors, and internal teams to manage operational risk and meet contractual and regulatory obligations. It also contributes to proposals and growth initiatives, coordinates resources across NAES departments and subsidiaries, evaluates plant and project performance, and manages customer relationships. The role includes oversight of performance improvement programs, reporting, corrective actions, policy recommendations, and associated resources and personnel. The role requires fundamental technical knowledge of power plant systems, operations, and maintenance, along with strong organizational, communication, operational, financial management, assessment, scheduling, and leadership skills. Work is performed during business hours Monday through Friday, with travel to industrial sites and possible extended hours to meet customer needs. The role requires desk work and extended computer use; protective clothing and equipment are required when working at industrial sites.

Requirements

Fundamental technical knowledge of power plant systems, operations, and maintenance.
Exceptional organizational, communication, operational and financial management, assessment, and scheduling skills.
Proven management skills in an equivalent-level management position.
At least ten years of experience in an industrial or power plant environment, including operations, maintenance, regulatory accountability, and plant profit-and-loss responsibility.
Experience leading multiple personnel performing varied activities across diverse disciplines, including human resources, budgeting, accounting, and marketing/business development tasks.
Demonstrable experience with commercial and contract administration responsibilities.
Excellent analysis and writing capability.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at all times.
Must participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including successful completion of a post-offer drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
Broad management experience working with renewable projects such as wind, solar, and hydro.
At least three years of senior management experience directing operations at multiple power or industrial plants.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct assigned plant personnel supporting O&M, support, and third-party projects.
Direct and oversee Plant Managers' actions to meet NAES policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and standards.
Coordinate with headquarters departments and NAES subsidiaries to maximize financial returns, improve project and division performance, resolve client issues, develop proposals, and support company growth.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of wind and solar facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective performance.
Support site management teams in achieving goals for generation availability, O&M performance, budgeting, workforce development, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
Partner with customers, asset owners, utilities, contractors, and internal teams to improve plant performance, manage operational risk, and meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development to identify and pursue growth opportunities and support proposal development.
Oversee plant programs that support and meet NAES performance standards, and ensure Plant Managers can access NAES Energy Services resources.
Assess plant and project performance, identify shortcomings, implement or recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure standards are met.
Provide periodic reports assessing operational and financial performance of assigned projects and plants.
Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction and manage projects and resources to maximize client satisfaction.
Develop lessons learned and best practices with NAES subsidiaries to improve performance.
Manage ongoing NAES assessment and evaluation programs and coordinate information and support for continuing performance improvements.
Identify potential policy issues, recommend policy revisions to NAES Senior Management, and implement approved policies.
Manage customer relations for assigned plants, identify support resource requirements, coordinate support across applicable organizations, and provide senior day-to-day management of associated facilities and Owners.
Coordinate with Senior Executives to manage associated resources and personnel, including Human Resources and Accounting representatives.
Follow NAES safety rules and procedures and work safely at all times.