Operations Manager (Mulberry)

General Definition of Work

This position has overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, economical, and dependable day-to-day operations. This position ensures the achievement of the goals and objectives to ensure safe, successful day-to-day operation of the assets. This position requires highly skilled technical, administrative, and supervisory work supporting the power generation facility. The Operations Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

- Manage the training and scheduling of the operations staff in day-to-day operations.

- Provide assistance in the planning and coordination of maintenance activities to minimize system downtime and to optimize plant availability.

- Operate the plant in strict compliance with all Federal, State and local ordinances and licenses.

- Provide expertise in safe operation of the plant. Manage the training, supervision, and enforcement of the plant safety procedures. Ensure that all operations activities are performed within guidelines established by plant safety procedures

- Analyze, implement, and evaluate plant specific performance tests related to heat rate optimization, operational reliability, and environmental compliance.

- Prepares weekly, monthly, yearly and other operating reports as directed by the Plant Manager.

- Maintain plant housekeeping. Assign housekeeping tasks in Plant Facility.

- Manage and complete night orders and instructions to back shift operating personnel.

- Supervise and ensure the training and development of the Operator Technicians in day-to- day activities. Recommend hiring, promotion, disciplinary and other personnel actions for employees and positions under direct supervision.

- Work with Gas supply personnel to nominate fuel gas supply.

- Manage the development of safety procedures as necessary for work not covered by existing procedures.

- Assist in supervising minor plant modifications, update as required, and coordinate outside services for document modifications.

- Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical & electrical engineering. Knowledge of the principles and methods involved in the design, construction and operation of natural gas fired electric power generation facilities, and turbo machinery. Knowledge of the use of computers. 

Comprehensive knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; ability to plan, assign, coordinate the work of a professional and technical organization; ability to effectively organize and lead groups and individuals; ability to prepare clear and comprehensive administrative and technical studies and reports; ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing; ability to make sound decisions and solve problems under pressure.

Special Requirements

May be required to undergo respirator fit testing, spirometry (pulmonary function) testing and evaluation, appropriate training in using applicable respirator(s) safely and properly, identified by occupation, subject to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NIOSH), OSHA 1910.134 and industry standards.

This is an exempt management position that requires announced or unannounced overtime work and the ability to respond to call-out work during non-working hours or emergencies.

A valid State of Florida Driver’s License is required.

Education and Experience

Broad experience in Plant Operations, with emphasis on safe and efficient operation of a power plant or related industrial facility. Must be able to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out long-range operations and strategies. Must have strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills to maintain a high degree of productivity.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; use of both hands; climbing (use of arms and legs); use of both eyes; distinguishing basic colors; distinguishing shades of colors; good hearing (without hearing aid). Wear restrictive safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, and hard hats.

Normally works inside in air conditioning; however, may be required to work in heat; in cold; in high humidity; in bright sunshine; in dampness; on slippery or uneven surfaces; on or with ladders or scaffolding; at heights above ground level up to 50’; confined spaces; working closely with others; with poor lighting; poor ventilation; miscellaneous odors and fumes; with odors of gas; atmosphere or safety equipment used or needed air pack; hearing protection; hard hats; safety glasses; goggles; face shields and safety belts.