Sr Project Manager Construction and Outage

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Imperial, CA

34d

About The Position

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA. Joy is Renewable! It's not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities. BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. BHE Renewables has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field is preferred or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• Six years of plant experience, including two years in a senior technical/leadership role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of outage project plans.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with outage tasks and capital investments to meet targeted time frames and budgets.
• Coordinates construction projects at various power plant locations.
• Strong use of interpersonal skills to coordinate the work of many different work groups, vendors and contractors.
• Utilizes influencing skills to challenge and gain acceptance to altering current practices as necessary.
• Ensures the safety of all employees involved with the work.
• Negotiates and administers both long-and short-term contracts for services and projects at the generating stations.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees