Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EthosEnergy supports a global portfolio of thermal and renewable power generation facilities. The Operations Support Manager provides fleet support, leads mobilizations and transitions, supports O&M standards and program development, analyzes performance data, facilitates quality and reliability initiatives, and assists with transactional consultancy projects.
Responsibilities
- Support the VP of Operations, Directors and Facility Managers to ensure that each EthosEnergy (EE) Facility, covered by an O&M Agreement, is operated and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
- As Project Manager, execute greenfield mobilizations and brownfield transitions to EthosEnergy Care, Custody & Control per EEOM mobilization/transition process and procedure, with emphasis on utilizing lessons learned and continuous improvement
- Assist in the development and implementation of O&M standards, employee development & qualification program, performance monitoring tools, and plant CMMS systems
- Support EE policy and program development and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and commercial commitments
- Establish and maintain relationships with Owner’s Representatives for projects assigned
- Assist with data tracking and analysis to develop trends contributing to proactive actions to ensure continuous improvement throughout EEOM
- Provide interim facility O&M team support
- Be a Quality Program advocate to lead and facilitate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Management of Change (MOC) processes, and support Benchmark / GenSuite application implementations
- Participate in Reliability Program development and execution
- Support transactional consultancy projects
- Special projects as assigned
- Establish regular communications with Facility Managers for each facility within your region to discuss plant performance and problem resolution. Schedule periodic meetings with Facility Managers and Directors to build relationships and encourage communication
- Collect if necessary and analyze data from the region within each of the 7 Characteristics of a Healthy plant. This analysis should be used to develop regional trends that can lead to proactive actions to ensure continuous improvement throughout the region. Travel is required and a Valid USA passport is a must
Skills
- Thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of O&M processes
- Strong fundamental understanding of Safety & Health programs
- Strong expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Understanding of essential environmental concerns and permits as it relates to plant operations
- Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Data Acquisition and Storage systems (e.g. OSIsoft Pi, GE Proficy, GP EP Archive, CEMS “DAHS” etc)
- Working knowledge of water treatment programs and statutory regulations
- Analyze and interpret data to make sound professional judgments and recommendations
- Advanced competency in MS Office applications, to include MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI
- Working knowledge of budgets, bid proposals, contract evaluation and basic accounting principles, plant economics and power pool operations
- Bilingual: English – Spanish is a must
- Experience with contract administration and supply chain / procurement
- Project Management/Control experience
- Bilingual: English – Spanish is a must
- A pertinent four-year degree or commensurate experience is required with a demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement
- Ability to walk, reach, climb, and stoop and lift (up to 50 pounds)
- Travel is required, mainly domestic US with occasional international travel possible
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in power plant operations and maintenance, with a minimum of three years in a plant management team role with fleet, regional or portfolio corporate responsibility preferred
- Combined Cycle start-up, commissioning and major maintenance experience preferred
- Quality program or systems certification a plus
- Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification, PMI, PMP, or equivalent is a plus
Benefits
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
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