POWER PRODUCTION MANAGER

City of Burbank, CA

$206K — $271K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
  • 5-7 years of managerial experience in energy or industrial facility operations.
  • Strong knowledge of power supply operations and utility practices.
  • Familiarity with NERC and WECC regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in personnel management and development.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and maintenance of a urban power plant.
  • Manage operational planning and budget recommendations.
  • Coordinate real-time power operations with municipal utilities.
  • Enforce compliance with NERC and WECC requirements.
  • Administer contracts and agreements associated with power production.
  • Develop safety protocols and train staff on operational procedures.
  • Conduct economic and strategic analyses related to power supply.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive employee benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives.
  • Participation in City employee programs.
Full Job Description
Under general direction, to manage and direct the day-to-day power production operations and maintenance of a major urban power plant; and perform related work as required. Essential Functions Manages and directs power production operations and operational planning, including cost projections and budget recommendations of a major urban generation facility that provides power to other participating municipal electric utilities; coordinates the operation of a baseload combined cycle power plant according to the needs of other participating municipal utilities; operates and maintains additional peaking or reserve generation; operates and maintains the power facility in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electric Coordination Council (WECC) requirements, in a manner auditable by NERC/WECC; administers and enforces the terms and conditions of all associated agreements of power production operations, including but not limited to long-term parts and special services agreements, power sales agreements, operations agreements, fuel transmission agreements, and project site agreements; secures and directs consultants and contractors associated with power production and collaborates with outside counsel in consultation with the City Attorney's Office; develops and enforces safe work conditions and practices; coordinates real-time power operations with Energy Control Center and other participants as required for best service; complies with all regulatory requirements associated with power production; operates the plant in a manner that minimizes the plant's impact on the citizens; organizes, trains, develops, manages, and evaluates staff for economic and reliable operation that will fulfill all requirements of the facility; performs economic, organizational, and strategic analysis related to power supply operations; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; may act in the absence of the next level of supervision; drives on City business. Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards: Knowledge of power supply operations or planning; utility practices; business economic evaluation; federal and state regulations pertaining to the electric utility and related industries; municipal administrative practices and governance; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision. Ability to set goals and carry them out; prepare reports and present technical information to a broad range of audiences; successfully address concerns raised by other municipal participants regarding power production policy; analyze complex problems and communicate findings clearly; interact and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, regulators, and other utilities; work effectively under pressure; make independent judgments and decisions; maintain a safe working environment; motivate and develop employees; communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, unions, other municipal utility managers, and the public.. Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge,skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Examplecombination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field and five years managerial experience in energy orindustrial facility operations or maintenance. License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at the time of appointment. Supplemental Information None. This job title is represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA) The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees. 01 You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Power Production Manager. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. Yes 02 I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration. Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own. 03 Please provide detail on the types of major power plant equipment you have experience with. Include the brand names of turbines and generators or major equipment, models, sizes, locations, age and/or total operating hours, modes of operation, and what your role was/is. 04 Please detail any experience you have working with labor unions and employee associations. Please list the unions and associations, as well as your role among business interactions with them or processes involved. 05 Please detail your experience with project management, highlight significant projects you were involved with, and explain your role. 06 Please detail any experience you have with long-term service agreements, the benefits of such agreements, and what your role in managing those was/is. 07 Please detail your experience with joint power authority projects. Include your involvement with contracts, planning, and approval processes. 08 What is you highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Master's degree None of the above 09 Please select the option that best describes your educational background. Bachelor's/Master's degree or higher in Engineering Bachelor's/Master's degree or higher in a closely related field Bachelor's/Master's degree or higher in a non-related field I do not possess a Bachelor's degree 10 How many years of managerial experience do you have in energy or industrial facility operations or maintenance? 1-2 years of experience 3-4 years of experience 5+ years of experience No experience 11 I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment. YES Required Question

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