Plant Manager

Who We Are

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe,

Northland is powered by our people.

The North Battleford Generating Station, situated 135 km northwest of Saskatoon, is a 260MW Natural Gas Combined-Cycle power generation facility. Its infrastructure includes a General Electric 7FA.04 gas turbine with 2.6 DLN equipment and an Alstom steam turbine and an air-cooled condenser. Functioning as a base load power provider, the station has a solid contract with the SPC, guaranteeing its operation until 2033.

The Plant Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of Operations and Maintenance at NBEC. Aligning with Northland Power Values, you will lead by example and set objectives to ensure a secure work environment, consistent and reliable plant operations, and a skilled and engaged workforce while fostering positive employee relationships, financial excellence, and adherence to stringent environmental and regulatory mandates.

Travel to and work at other sites will be required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

- Create and support an organizational culture that encourages and rewards employee involvement, innovative thinking, adaptation to change, responsible risk taking, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure that entire plant operates within corporate goals of safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

- Formulate and manage financial forecasting in accordance with budgetary and capital expense constraints.

- Coordinate O&M Managers in the performance of plant outages, capital projects and daily operation. Investigate and implement profit improvement projects.

- Coordinate the plant’s Safety, Operations, NERC Compliance, Maintenance, Administrative, Training, and Environmental programs to assure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the plants.

- Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity in all dealings with or on behalf of company at all levels inside and outside the organization.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Operations.

Who You Are

- A Strong People Leader: You motivate, coach, and guide your team while fostering a culture of innovation, encouraging employee involvement, and embracing adaptability. Your leadership sets an example of responsible risk-taking while effectively managing organizational change.

- A Compliance and Safety Advocate: You prioritize safety and compliance, ensuring the plant operates within regulatory and environmental guidelines. You create a secure and responsible work environment by upholding ethical conduct and corporate compliance objectives.

- Project Management Oriented: You skillfully coordinate plant outages, capital projects, and daily operations, optimizing efficiency and enhancing profitability.

- A Financial Steward: You demonstrate proficiency in financial forecasting and management, aligning plant operations with budgetary constraints and effectively managing capital expenses. Your financial acumen ensures optimal resource allocation and budget adherence.

- Collaborative: You are a natural relationship builder and are comfortable working and engaging with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. You can navigate a matrixed organization and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.

- A Strong Communicator: You excel in articulating ideas and messages clearly and effectively, ensuring seamless understanding among team members and stakeholders. Your adept communication skills contribute to a cohesive work environment, promoting transparency, and efficient problem-solving.

Qualifications And Experience

- Post Secondary education certificate or diploma relevant to Power Plant operations or maintenance, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline would be an asset.

- 10+ years of work experience in the power generation field or a closely related technical field.

- Extensive supervisory experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams is required (i.e., Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Chief Engineer, Maintenance Manager, O&M Supervisor).

- Extensive knowledge and experience of operation and maintenance of combined cycle natural gas-powered plant is a distinct advantage.

- Experience in contract management and daily interactions and with large equipment suppliers such as GE or Alstom is desired

- Experience in managing operations or maintenance of control systems such as PLCs, GE Mark VI e+ and BOP DCS is required.

- Proven record of successfully managing relationships with energy off-takers, gas suppliers, third party vendors and other stakeholders.

- Experience with Maximo (enterprise asset management system)

What’s In It for You:

Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to

empower

you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:

- Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.

- Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.

- Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our

diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments . Disclaimer This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change. Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.