Plant Manager- Comanche Station

American Electric Power•Lawton, OK

2d•$160,434 - $208,566

About The Position

The Plant Manager directs plant employees and activities to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and economical electric power production and plant operations. The role oversees maintenance, engineering, construction, accounting, procurement, materials management, human resources, public affairs, tax matters, and compliance with regulatory agencies. It is responsible for maintaining two-way communication with employees, managers, and the general public, and for leading change through a culture that supports teamwork, process improvement, employee development, and appropriate recognition and rewards. The Plant Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and controls plant operations and facilities. The role develops short- and long-range plans, forecasts, and budgets; monitors expenditures and variances; ensures adherence to laws, regulations, and company policies; and maintains relationships with public officials, industrial leaders, and other stakeholders. The position also supports the System Safety Process and promotes safe work practices, incident investigation, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or business management; or an associate degree in a technical field, chemistry, environmental services, or accounting; or equivalent applied knowledge.
At least 8 years of experience, including work in plant operations, maintenance, and performance areas.
Experience in business/financial and human resources administration.
At least 8 years of experience supervising others.
Training should include company courses in leadership, supervision, change management, team skills, problem solving and decision making, process improvement, safety, business skills, and other relevant courses.
Physical demand level is sedentary.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.
Support the System Safety Process and establish and maintain safe working conditions through adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices, and training.
Establish and enforce safe work behaviors, help set safety goals, and communicate the importance of workplace safety to employees.
Investigate, report, and track incidents and accidents, including root cause analysis and corrective actions; report findings to management and employees.
Develop long-range plans for maintenance and operational excellence, capital improvements, equipment availability, cultural transformation, and succession planning.
Direct long-range planning for maintenance management, materials management, QA/QC, human resources, accounting, predictive and preventative maintenance systems, and public relations.
Develop short-range plans and forecasts in cooperation with engineering and maintenance personnel; develop budgets, prepare variance reports, and control expenditures to meet approved budgets.
Ensure plant activities comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
Participate in formulating company policies and procedures related to plant operations.
Maintain close liaison with city, county, local, and other officials and industrial leaders, and communicate relevant actions, proposals, and plans to appropriate persons.