Onward Energy

Gas Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager

LocationGaffney, SC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


POSITION DESCRIPTION


Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Manager


Reports To: Plant Manager

Direct Reports: Yes Functional Unit: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time


Plant Location: Broad River, Gaffney SC



THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW 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 employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

The Broad River Facility (Broad River) is an 860-megawatt natural gas-fired simple-cycle facility located in Gaffney, SC. The project operates in the SERC power market and has a long-term power purchase agreement with Duke Energy, >15yrs. Broad River became commercially operational in 2001. Broad River has five GE 7FA.03 dual fuel combustion turbines with once through steam generators for summer peaking operations. Broad River Energy II is currently in a development phase to add a new advanced unit gas turbine to the site projected to go commercial 2030.


THE CHALLENGE

The O&M Manager is responsible for providing leadership along with daily oversight, direction, and guidance to operations and maintenance within the plant. Assist the Plant Manager in ensuring achievement of key operating objectives in the areas of employee safety, employee relations, environmental, profitability, unit availability, efficiency, equipment safety and reliability in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, polices, and procedures. In addition, provide specialized knowledge, skills, and oversight of day-to-day plant functions.


THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Plant Manager in providing oversight of and direction to all mission critical programs and processes such as performance management, outage management, project management, asset integrity and financial management.
Ensure high plant reliability and overall cost competitiveness, without compromise to employee safety or environmental commitments.
Support and emphasize importance of safety and environmental programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure the safety of all employees of the facility through elimination of injuries to employees, contractors and visitors.
Interface with regulatory, political, business, civic and public representatives.
Identify all permit requirements and ensure the applicable testing is performed and proper information is provided for renewing the permits as required by jurisdictional regulatory agencies.
Assist in the development and administration of the operating budget.
Prepare, maintain and provide a variety of reports/documents as required or upon request.
Qualify operators as O & M Technician I for the plants and ensure all operators maintain proficiency in safely operating the plants.
Fill in as plant operator as needed, including start-up and shutdown.
Respond to plant trips and upsets as required.
Create and support an organizational culture that encourages and rewards employee involvement, innovative thinking, adaptation to change, responsible risk taking, and continuous improvement.
Promote productivity and teamwork with open communication, timely decision making, and use of leadership skills to set high standards of performance, while providing the direction necessary to achieve performance.
Establish responsibilities, goals and expectations of assigned employees. Monitor and provide feedback to employees to ensure daily production activities support plant goals.
Work under limited to no supervision.
Independently prioritizes and executes responsibilities.
Provide management direction in the absence of the Plant Manager.
Occasional travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.


THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in power generation field or exceptional work or military experience in a related technical field may substitute for the degree.
Previous second-line supervisory experience (i.e. Assistant Plant Manager, O&M manager, O&M Supervisor) is preferred.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of gas & steam turbines, electrical generators and heat recovery steam generators
Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity in all dealings with or on behalf of ONW at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Ability to lead, coach, and guide employees and understand the importance of positive employee relations.
Excellent writing and presentation skills, verbal skills that are persuasive, and the ability to promote business initiatives.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct varied programs and tasks involved within the operations and maintenance functions.
Must be able to read and understand control logistic diagrams, P&IDs, and other technical material pertinent to power plant operation and maintenance.
Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of competitive business practices in daily work activities and decision making.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Ability to demonstrate advanced computer knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and various other programs.
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history.


THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders, stairways, and work off of platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
Able to hear (at some dB limit of loss) in order to hear plant alarms, equipment condition, and to receive oral instructions.
Able to see to determine plant operating conditions and to avoid safety hazards.


THE TEAM

Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.


THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. Work is generally performed inside the power plant but may work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot - cool/cold. Occasional rain. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking. Bells, whistles and alarm.


THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers employees 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.


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