Plant Director Renewable Generation (Hydro )
About The Position
Xcel Energy is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. This role provides leadership and management for a power plant, with key objectives including ensuring personnel and plant safety, reliable operation, effective maintenance practices, customer satisfaction, a trained and engaged workforce, financial performance, compliance with environmental requirements, and effective community relations. The scope of the position generally covers plants ranging from 600-1500 MW in capacity, with other factors potentially impacting grade level.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Ten (10) years' experience in power generation or equivalent to include - five years leadership experience.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and proven performance/results.
- Selection criteria may include testing and/or assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in Hydroelectric power plants and FERC Dam Safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe working environment by establishing the proper infrastructure (processes, procedures, training, accountabilities, records, etc.) to ensure that personnel and plant safety are managed effectively and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Ensure unit reliability in order to deliver production and ancillary services to customers. Ensure customer interfaces are managed effectively.
- Accountable for plant financial performance. Establish and manage O & M and capital budgets to ensure effective and efficient utilization of available resources to optimize costs. Manage inventory and contracts to minimize overall costs.
- Ensure a trained, qualified and engaged workforce. Provide opportunities for employee development, recognition, communication and involvement. Ensure compliance with all applicable hiring, promotion, training and development practices. Comply with all labor agreements and AA/EEO policies.
- Maximize the value and profitability of plant assets. Ensure that plans and processes are in place to support long-term plant improvement and investment.
- Ensure all personnel understand the requirements of plant environmental permits and applicable regulations. Establish the infrastructure to ensure compliance with all commitments and requirements.
- Represent Xcel Energy's interests in contacts and relationships with suppliers, contractors, industry/professional organizations, and the public while maintaining high ethical standards at all times. As appropriate, provide support for involvement of plant personnel in community programs and activities.
- Ensure linkage of Corporate, Energy Supply and plant objectives through use of the Management System and ES Operations and plant business plans. Establish action plans to ensure key performance indicators (KPI's), initiatives and other goals are achieved.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Long Term Incentive
- Medical/Pharmacy Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit programs
- Employee recognition program
- Pension
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
- Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
