Project Manager I, Energy Supply

Liberty Utilities•Joplin, MO

25d

About The Position

The Project Manager I supports the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible operation of the 600 MW State Line Power Station. The role helps maintain the plant through developing knowledge of its operations, maintenance, and support systems, and contributes to minimizing impacts on Liberty’s bottom line while maximizing return on investment. The position develops, implements, and manages projects and supports plant outages. It also supports plant managers and personnel, receiving guidance from management while working independently with minimal support. The role participates in plant safety efforts, learns plant operating and maintenance processes, and takes part in on-the-job and Energy Supply Operator training. It supports daily plant operation and maintenance, including weekend and 24/7 operational support, budgeting, purchasing, capital planning, and outage planning. The Project Manager I manages projects valued under $50,000 and assigned outage work, while assisting with larger projects and outage items.

Requirements

Engineering bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Broad knowledge of theory and principles within a professional discipline, or advanced knowledge of specific technical or operational practices.
Ability to self-direct and self-motivate and perform duties with minimal support.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college is preferred.
Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college may be accepted depending on experience.
1 to 3 years of power plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in weekly plant safety meetings and support plant safety plans and processes.
Perform Safety Observations to verify that plant safety plans and processes are followed.
Support short- and long-term safety improvement strategies and lead assigned programs within the multi-year safety training program.
Develop knowledge of plant operations, operational systems, equipment integration, maintenance processes, and procedures.
Participate in On the Job Training and the Energy Supply Operator Training program, and train with experienced plant personnel and managers.
Continue training and support plant personnel and managers in operating and maintaining the State Line Power Station.
Provide weekend support and be available for 24/7 operations and maintenance support.
Support the O&M budget and purchasing by investigating and specifying equipment and parts as directed.
Develop, implement, and manage projects under $50,000, including preparing work packages and bid documents, developing schedules, obtaining and evaluating bids, awarding contracts, and managing contract budgets and schedules.
Provide support for larger projects.
Support development of the Capital Budget and support outage planning and implementation.
Manage 3 to 5 outage items, each involving a 3 to 5-person work crew and lasting 2 to 4 days.
Support larger-scope outage items involving contractors and self-performed work.
Develop basic skills in plant support systems, including the Plant Distributed Control System, Maintenance Management System, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, and Corporate Financial Management System.