Regional Manager, Storage Operations & Maintenance

Ormat•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position manages and oversees overall plant maintenance and operations for a defined region within ORMAT’s Battery Storage portfolio. The position is responsible for coordinating daily activities required to assure optimum plant performance, including development of plant operation and maintenance procedures, ongoing plant troubleshooting, develop and participate in plant schedule and preventive maintenance, plant safety, plant inventory, plant efficiency, performance monitoring and improvements, development and implementation of various field projects, revenue improvement and cost reduction.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with at least five (5) years of technical training in operations and routine maintenance of battery storage, power plants, or Five years of experience working in a power plant or an equivalent environment
Thorough knowledge of operating a power plant or battery storage facility
Thorough knowledge and/or background for operating and maintaining mechanical and/or electrical systems. Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred
Demonstrated understanding of power plant O&M, plant engineering, contracts and general plant business functions.
Understanding of accounting, contract administration, HR, procurement and other plant administration functions.
Familiarity with applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
Familiarity with basic internetworking protocol and related remote communication constructs for telemetry with RTUs
Knowledge and understanding of PLC based instrumentation and control systems. Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate is preferred
Preferred working knowledge of power electronics within a utility (or similar) operating environment
Preferred knowledge of utility industry measurement & verification standards
Ability to understand engineering design drawings, vendor equipment drawings and technical information
Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment normally used in a power plant environment
Thorough knowledge of plant hazards and safety requirements
Thorough knowledge of computer based preventive maintenance programs
Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and various other programs
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.
Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.
Ability to make effective long term and instantaneous decisions
Ability to solve problems
Attention to detail
Use discretion to balance competing priorities
Familiarity with standard power plant PPE and its proper use

Nice To Haves

Ability to maintain electrical systems is preferred
Ability to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate PLC based instrumentation and control systems is preferred
Preferred working knowledge of power electronics within a utility (or similar) operating environment
Preferred knowledge of utility industry measurement & verification standards

Responsibilities

Thorough understanding of battery operation to include start-up, shutdown, and emergency operational actions
Responsibility for overall regional management including maintenance budgeting, personnel, safety and operating processes
Ensures plant compliance with environmental, safety and health regulations and fire protection programs.
Responsible for ensuring that the plant is operated within the terms and conditions of all contracts and agreements.
Oversees operating and technical staff, such as operation, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
Coordinates and oversees both routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment including plant rounds, logs equipment operating parameters and adjusts equipment as required
Coordinates a team of engineers, technicians, support contractors and internal resources
Requisitions and assists in ordering and receiving plant materials
Represents the Company with vendors and regulators as assigned
Continuously increases own knowledge by personal independent study
Implements emergency procedures as assigned
Implements safety procedures as assigned
Participates in design reviews, commissioning, and startup of battery storage facilities
Serves as a technical expert to troubleshoot equipment and systems
Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for a continuous period of time and read and understand maps
Must be able to travel overnight approximately 10% of the time out of the office by air, train or auto
Occasionally perform heavy lifting up to 75 pounds
Must be able to frequently climb to and work off elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to work in confined spaces and in harsh weather conditions
Must be able to wear a variety of protective equipment
Jobsite duties require sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time and stay alert
Maintain trend reports on equipment operation for assigned system
Complete various plant reports
Perform other duties and projects as assigned