Director Energy Operations - Generation

Director of Energy Operations - Generation

This position will provide direction, management and oversight for the operation of Austin Energy’s thermal power plant resources including natural gas, coal, nuclear and biomass facilities. Develops and implements business plans and processes for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the facilities under direct operational control or in conjunction with partners for jointly owned facilities. This role will be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Business, or a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of related electric utility experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity.

- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of non-supervisory/management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge and experience operating and/or managing power plants fueled by varying fuel sources including natural gas, coal, nuclear or biomass or others

- Knowledge and experience operating and/or managing gas turbine power plants

- Knowledge and experience operating and/or managing GE LM6000 and GE 7FA gas turbines

- Experience with the management and oversight of jointly owned generating facilities

- Knowledge and experience operating and/or managing utility scale renewable power facilities

- Familiarity with wholesale power power markets

- - Ability to travel to more than one work location when neede

Work hours may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after core hours of operation, holidays, and weekends.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hours may vary based on business needs

Salary: Commensurate based on experience and current City of Austin approved pay ranges

Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

To be considered for this position you must apply online directly to the job link provided, you will have to cut and paste the link. You can reach the Austin Energy Recruiter Diane Kerlin by email before you apply to discuss this role and Austin Energy.

Email address is: diane.kerlin@austinenergy.com

Phone: 512-322-6366

Employment Application:

- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.

- Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

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- When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.

- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

- Statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.

- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution

- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

- This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Assessments:

Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.

Candidates selected for interview(s) may be required to complete an assessment(s) approved by Municipal Civil Service process, Rule 4.

Important Note to Applicants:

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

To be considered for this position you must apply online directly to the job link provided, you will have to cut and paste the link. You can reach the Austin Energy Recruiter Diane Kerlin by email before you apply to discuss this role and Austin Energy.

Link:

https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COA_Careers/job/Austin-Energy-Headquarters/Director-Energy-OperationsGeneration_JR101267?q=austin%20energy

Email address is: diane.kerlin@austinenergy.com

Phone: 512-322-6366

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $141,900.00 - $191,415.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Relocation assistance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Austin, TX 78723 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Austin, TX 78723: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person