Operations, Maintenance & Projects Supervisor

Energy Northwest•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee operations for the Nine Canyon Wind Project and the Horn Rapids Battery Project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in wind energy and electrical, along with proven leadership skills in managing both union and non-union teams. GENERAL SUMMARY Manages and supervises at least two operating generation sites/projects, personnel and programs typically < $10M total cost including planning, scheduling, and control of forced & planned outage activities independently along with daily operations, preventative and corrective maintenance. Leads outage & capital project teams of > 10 people. Typically assigned remote complex multidiscipline sites where the strongest leadership is required. Establishes priorities at the site and maintains detailed knowledge of all aspects of the generating units within the responsibility scope or contract. Directs the activities of onsite & offsite teams; maintains a broad knowledge base of new technologies and industry trends as related to assigned projects; monitors operational processes & procedures and recommends changes to improve effectiveness, efficiency and safety; manages site budgets & billings, interacting closely with the finance organization and the contracts organization; coordinates with other site supervisors and line managers; supervise/manage projects and coaches/mentors site personnel. Will be expected to travel and be on call as needed during the operations. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide leadership, business management, and oversight to Energy Northwest business and operating generation units assigned. Responsible for establishing, obtaining, and coordinating all activities to meet defined operational and financial goals, monitoring overall performance, coordination with other sites areas and providing leadership for the accomplishment of long-term Energy Northwest objectives. Assure that a focus on personnel safety, project reliability and efficiency is maintained relative to oversight provided in applicable areas of outage planning, coordination and implementation, operation and maintenance, major maintenance/ capital projects and strategic planning and coordination efforts. Maintain positive relations with customers, state and federal regulatory agencies, public utilities and other various oversight organizations as would be customary and prudent. Evaluation of work team performance by: Developing performance indicators which track team performance against goals, schedules, commitments and regulatory requirements. Communicating team progress, trends, status and changes. Supporting the effective implementation of the Corrective Action Program. Provide focus and direction that supports Energy Northwest objectives by: Assisting in the development, communicating and supporting the vision, mission, goals and standards of performance that are based on upper quartile performance. Leading development of programs, processes, schedules and procedures that derive safe, efficient and productive work practices. Assuring administration of bargaining unit contracts is consistent and that labor issues are addressed and resolved promptly. Assuring appropriate staffing and qualifications are maintained. Work directly with the assigned station management personnel to prepare performance objectives and monitoring tools for station personnel and equipment. Consider and evaluate recommendations/options and make/facilitate decisions relative to performance optimization of major equipment/systems and processes.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction management, project management, business management or related field and ten years of supervisory, project management or leadership experience in the utilities/energy or industrial industry.
Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree on a one-to-one basis.
High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, business management, and oversight to Energy Northwest business and operating generation units assigned.
Responsible for establishing, obtaining, and coordinating all activities to meet defined operational and financial goals, monitoring overall performance, coordination with other sites areas and providing leadership for the accomplishment of long-term Energy Northwest objectives.
Assure that a focus on personnel safety, project reliability and efficiency is maintained relative to oversight provided in applicable areas of outage planning, coordination and implementation, operation and maintenance, major maintenance/ capital projects and strategic planning and coordination efforts.
Maintain positive relations with customers, state and federal regulatory agencies, public utilities and other various oversight organizations as would be customary and prudent.
Evaluation of work team performance by: Developing performance indicators which track team performance against goals, schedules, commitments and regulatory requirements. Communicating team progress, trends, status and changes. Supporting the effective implementation of the Corrective Action Program.
Provide focus and direction that supports Energy Northwest objectives by: Assisting in the development, communicating and supporting the vision, mission, goals and standards of performance that are based on upper quartile performance. Leading development of programs, processes, schedules and procedures that derive safe, efficient and productive work practices. Assuring administration of bargaining unit contracts is consistent and that labor issues are addressed and resolved promptly. Assuring appropriate staffing and qualifications are maintained.
Work directly with the assigned station management personnel to prepare performance objectives and monitoring tools for station personnel and equipment.
Consider and evaluate recommendations/options and make/facilitate decisions relative to performance optimization of major equipment/systems and processes.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance.
EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan.
Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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