Operations Manager

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Operations Manager you will direct a team of technicians in the safe and efficient operation of Lackawanna Energy Center. You will provide leadership and direction to a staff. This position reports to the Plant Manager and is part of a management team that is responsible for the safe, efficient, fiscally sound, and environmentally conscientious operation and maintenance of the facility, including all supporting properties and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example in all areas, ensuring standards are maintained with regard to personnel and safety, stewardship of the plant, equipment availability, and teamwork.
• Oversight and supervision of Lackawanna Energy Center personnel in all aspects of plant operation including during transients, plant starts, upset conditions, and forced outage conditions.
• Develop, train and supervise Lackawanna Energy Center personnel to ensure a qualified staff is in place to maintain the facility.
• Provide technical support as needed to address plant issues, support plant operations, perform outage planning and schedule normal and off-normal activities.
• Maintain plant performance monitoring and reporting systems and hardware (PI, eLogger, GADS, etc.).
• Ensure that reporting functions including GADS, NERC, and production reporting are performed to standards.
• Ensure that needed administrative functions, including equipment and chemistry logging, preventative and corrective maintenance, hazardous energy control and other safety program administration, time reporting, etc., are performed to standards.
• To act in the capacity of the Duty Manager in rotation with other managers and as Plant Manager in their absence; must be willing to work after normal business hours, weekends and holidays as required to meet plant operational and dispatching needs.
• Assist in establishing goals and expectations for Operations Department and O&M Technicians’ performance. Observe, document, coach and provide frequent feedback to personnel regarding their performance.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures for normal, start-up, shutdown, and emergent plant operations.
• Manage the O&M budget for specific areas of responsibility.
• Prepare proposals, review bids, and select qualified service providers to support the needs of the facility.  
• Administer the training and qualifications for the Auxiliary Operator and Control Room Operator.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the power generation industry.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Education in power generation, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance or instrument and controls is a plus, but not required.
• Steam power plant experience is required. 
• Experience with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs, rules and regulations, preferably associated with power plant operations and development.
• Ability to handle daily communication of expectations, coach employees, provide feedback and work collaboratively with plant staff.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees and use oral and written communication to communicate objectives and action plans.
• Work background must include demonstrated progressively increasing responsibilities.
• High degree of flexibility and the capacity to work in a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of combined cycle power plants is preferred. 
• Commissioning experience in a combined cycle facility a plus. 
• Experience with GE 7FA or 7HA gas turbines platforms a plus. 

$135,000.00 - $175,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 10% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.