Senior Operations Manager [On-site]

EDF power solutions • PA-Altoona US-PA-Portage US-MD-Kitzmiller, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or extensive Power Plant experience in Operations / Maintenance or project construction background and a minimum of 5 years management experience in electric power plant and an advanced understanding of renewable power generation equipment and operational performance metrics
• Extensive experience in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required. These include contract execution, technical document review, business communication, performance reviews, and new document synthesis.
• Ability to live the company core values and develop relationships with corporate entities.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively organize and facilitate process teams to implement the company’s improvement initiatives.
• Ability to understand complex contractual issues as they relate to plant operations and maintenance.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand, climb, use hands or fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work at heights, including climbing up and climbing down ladders.
• Able to work in an electrical environment. This may have been achieved through formal training, previous work experience, or the ability to demonstrate electrical skills.
• Able to operate company vehicles (field trucks), both onsite as well as on public roads and highways. Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV printout.
• Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with current renewable energy technologies, preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient, lawful, and cost effective, management of all maintenance and operations activities of the plant(s) including compliance with any Operating Contracts (as defined above), applicable permits, safety requirements, Federal, State and Local Laws, prudent industry practices, company policies, and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Oversee the management, operations & maintenance, operations budgeting (including headcount budgets), and repairs of any renewable energy assets in accordance with documented procedures and specifications.
• Perform regular reviews of required paperwork or computer work required to maintain the safe, reliable, efficient, lawful, and cost effective operation of the plant(s) which includes accurate inventory management and procurement activities; contract compliance and reporting obligations; identification and correction of hazards; operational reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the general leadership and supervision, development, and professional growth of employees, through relevant hiring, ongoing training, and required periodic staff meetings.
• Interface with Asset Manager and centralized functions to improve communications and optimize operational and financial performance of the assets.
• Responsible for leading a Continuous Improvement approach toward the business including analyzing and critiquing plant performance, including safety and quality, to ensure the plant(s) performs to meet business expectations. Lead the identification and implementation of plant specific Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Maintain written and oral communications with all stakeholders.
• Lead direct reporting employee’s performance review quarterly and evaluate the performance of each direct report at least annually using written performance evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives . This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage . We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees