Operations Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fundamental technical knowledge of power plant systems, operations, and maintenance.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, operational and financial management, assessment, and scheduling skills.
• Proven management skills in an equivalent-level management position.
• At least 10 years of experience in an industrial or power plant environment, including operations, maintenance, regulatory accountability, and plant profit/loss responsibility.
• Experience leading multiple personnel performing varied activities across diverse disciplines, including human resources, budgeting, accounting, and marketing/business development tasks.
• Demonstrable experience with commercial and contract administration responsibilities.
• Excellent analysis and writing capability.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at all times.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer drug screen and participate in the Fitness for Duty Program.
• Must be available during business hours Monday through Friday; extended hours may be required to meet customer needs.
• Must use protective clothing and equipment when working at industrial sites.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Broad management experience working with renewable projects such as wind, solar, and hydro.
• At least three years of senior management experience directing operations of multiple power or industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct assigned plant personnel providing support to O&M, support, or third-party projects.
• Direct and oversee Plant Managers' actions to meet NAES policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and standards.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for wind and solar renewable energy facilities, supporting safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective performance.
• Lead and support site management teams in meeting goals for generation availability, O&M performance, budgeting, workforce development, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with headquarters departments, NAES subsidiaries, customers, asset owners, utilities, contractors, and internal teams to maximize plant performance, manage operational risk, and meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development to identify and pursue growth opportunities and support proposals for new projects and initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance of plant programs and ensure Plant Managers have access to NAES Energy Services resources.
• Assess plant and project performance, identify shortfalls, and implement or recommend corrective actions to meet required standards.
• Prepare periodic reports assessing operational and financial performance of assigned projects and plants.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction with services and manage projects and resources to maximize client satisfaction.
• Develop lessons learned and best practices with NAES subsidiaries to improve performance.
• Manage continuing NAES assessment and evaluation programs and coordinate with relevant organizations to drive performance improvements.
• Identify actual or potential policy issues, recommend policy revisions to NAES Senior Management, and implement approved policies.
• Keep NAES Senior Management informed and manage customer relations for assigned plants.
• Identify support resource requirements and coordinate with applicable organizations.
• Provide senior day-to-day management of associated physical facilities and Owners.
• Coordinate with Senior Executives to manage associated resources and personnel, including Human Resources and Accounting representatives.
• Follow NAES safety rules and procedures and work safely at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement.
• Promotional opportunities.