VP, Generation Reliability

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•Austin, TX

About The Position

For nearly a century, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has powered our communities with a commitment to safety, service, and reliability! As Vice President of Generation Reliability, you will play a critical leadership role in carrying that legacy forward by ensuring our power plant operations run flawlessly. This role leads plant engineering, support services, and environmental functions to ensure safe, efficient, and fully compliant operations. You’ll drive strategy, optimize performance, and build a high-performing team focused on operational excellence. At LCRA, we are driven by the call to serve others. The work of the team is critical to what we do.

Requirements

Fourteen or more years of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, engineering, planning and construction, a field requiring uninterruptable business operations, or other relevant experience, including five or more years of management experience.
A degree(s) in power generation, engineering, business, science, math or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Engineering background with extensive hands-on experience in power plant operations.
Demonstrated success improving generation reliability and operational performance.
Strong judgment and decision-making in complex situations.
Expertise in navigating compliance within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Set and implement strategic operational plans that strengthen generation reliability and performance.
Ensure safe, dependable plant operations, including emergency preparedness and response.
Establish performance standards and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies (ERCOT, NERC, FERC, RRC, DOT, DOE).
Provide technical guidance and quality control standards across power generation, gas storage and related functions.
Oversee departmental budget and financial performance, ensuring cost effective operations.
Build and manage key internal and external partnerships, representing LCRA as needed.