Manager, Plant Operations
Beaver, Clatskanie, OR

In this role, you'll ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of PGE's power generating fleet and generation plants.

Key Job Information:

Manager, Plant Operations 6611
Career Level: M2 Manager

As a manager, you'll manage professional associates and/or supervisors. Is accountable for the performance and results of a team. You'll adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Your decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager. You'll also provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant Operations Management:

Manages a team of plant operations staff responsible for operating energy generation and ancillary facilities (e.g., water treatment plant); provides technical management for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures and regulations (environmental and safety) are followed; responsible for the safe execution of work; ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved; ensures that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose.

Manage Operations:

Manages day-to-day operations of a power generation plant safely, reliably and economically within the constraints of complex regulatory requirements; ensures Power Operations' needs for plant output are met; works with other functional areas and plant management to balance goals and costs to achieve best results; develops, administers and enforces procedures and policies for plant operations; ensures that plant maintenance activities meet the priorities of plant operations.

Train Staff:

Responsible for effectiveness of the operations training program.

Emergency Planning/Response:

Assists plant manager with implementation of an emergency action plan; develops and maintains procedures for effective plant operation, testing, startup and shutdown and for operating equipment in emergency situations; leads and/or participates in periodic staff training in carrying out the plans for the plant as it relates to floods, earthquakes, fire, equipment or structural failures and other emergencies.

Safety Leadership:

Promotes, trains team members and monitors safety practices.

Financial Management:

Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.

Resourcing:

Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.

Professional Development:

Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.

Education/Experience:

Education: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience: Typically eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in power plant operations, maintenance, engineering and related support activities or a related field and two years of management/supervisory experience preferred; prefer previous experience managing bargaining employees. Combined Cycle Power Plant experience desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of plant systems and equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of company policies, objectives and procedures as they relate to plant operations.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of operations-specific metrics to monitor and manage plant performance.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental requirements for operating the plant.
• Advanced knowledge of the operating principles, running adjustments and capabilities of all plant machinery and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of root-cause analysis application techniques.
• Intermediate knowledge of industry compliance requirements, standards and reporting requirements (such as OSHA, NERC, FERC, NEC, NESC, NFPA 70, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, water chemistry and/or controls and operational principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical transmission, distribution and protective devices.
• Intermediate knowledge of labor relations, including retained management rights and applicable union contracts and local work rules.
• Intermediate knowledge of budgetary and planning practices. Intermediate skills in computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of plant operation.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental engineering/economic principles and concepts.

General Competencies:

• Advanced analytical thinking skills.
• Advanced decision-making skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the utility industry.
• Advanced organization and prioritization skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Advanced written/oral communication skills.
• Intermediate organization management skills.
• Intermediate resource management skills.
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Leader Practices: Drives Results, Plans and Aligns, Decision Quality, Drives Engagement, Courage

Schedule/Attendance:

• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
• Ability to work shift schedule
• Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities:

• This position requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices
• Frequent daily driving/travel/commute within the service territory
• Occasional driving/travel/commute inside/outside the service territory
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 50 lbs.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance:
  • Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
  • Confined spaces
  • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
  • Stairs (over 10 steps)
  • Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment: Plant

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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