Director of Gas Operations

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director of Gas Plant Operations

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Operations

Direct Reports: Yes Functional Unit: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates approximately 7,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Leadership of the operations and maintenance of a 3.3GW gas fleet by ensuring safety, maximizing availability, managing risk, and optimizing financial performance in compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices at all facilities.

- Ensure compliance with the facilities’ regulatory and environmental requirements, utilizing internal and external resources.

- Provide leadership to continue and grow our culture of operational excellence, sharing of innovations and best practices, and effective cost management.

- Instill a best talent mindset throughout Operations and within all plants.

- Work with the SVP, Operations, Directors of Wind and Solar and plant managers to further integrate Onward’s gas, wind and solar operations.

- Ensure a relationship built on mutual respect between plants and corporate teams.

- Develop relationships with key OEM’s and equipment vendors to ensure operation and maintenance of the projects are in compliance with contracted requirements and performance targets.

- Prepare and manage the annual O&M, major maintenance and capital budgets and recommend capital improvements to derisk and maximize profitability of each asset.

- Ensure operations performance targets (i.e., availability, dispatch, power vs. resource performance, budgets, etc.) are achieved for all gas facilities.

- Partner with senior management in the development, analysis, planning and execution of various special projects and initiatives (e.g., new operational strategies, cost reduction initiatives, bringing new projects online, etc.)

- Provide regular reports to senior management.

- Quickly establish credibility with plant management while managing, coaching, and motivating the operational teams.

- Interface with local and state authorities, and the public, where required.

- Identify and implement process improvements and incorporate asset management principles into company’s long-term operating plan.

- Develop a cost/benefit analysis for all plant capital and O&M projects and teach plant management the same principles.

- Support re-contracting efforts to maximize value.

- Support M&A acquisition or facility sale activities that meet strategic growth plan for the company.

- Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred with a strong financial background. Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree.

- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in gas plant operations, transmission, or substation electrical systems.

- At least fifteen (15) years of direct supervisory/managerial and leadership experience; ability to delegate.

- Exceptional leadership and board-level presentation skills.

- Experience with simple cycle and combined cycle power plants. Preference of LM6000, LMS100, GE 7FA and Siemens 501F technologies.

- Strong knowledge and understanding of operations and maintenance of electrical systems, applicable to gas fired power plants, to ensure cost effective operation and competitive position.

- Solid working knowledge of budgeting, work scheduling, cost management tools and maintenance management systems. Maximo experience preferred.

- In-depth knowledge of NERC/Environmental compliance of assets; ability to lead gas plant teams as issues arise in the field.

- Strong skills for development of processes and procedures.

- Project management experience as direct lead on projects from start to finish.

- Self-starter with ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.

- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

- Keen multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills; attention to detail.

- Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

- Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability.

- Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.

- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

- Ability to travel up to 10%.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace collaboration, dedication, and challenging work while also being down to earth.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruiting@onwardenergy.com.

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.