Manager Operations - Generation

The Manager Operations – Generation leads the daily operations and maintenance of power generation facilities, with responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance, budget management, and employee leadership. This role ensures reliable, efficient, and safe production of electricity in support of business objectives.    Principal Duties and Responsibilities   Lead the safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of power generation facilities and associated equipment.  Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, procedures, and process improvements that support generation, availability, performance, and long-term business objectives.  Direct operations personnel and coordinate work across shifts, including staffing, schedules, overtime, timekeeping, attendance, and compliance with company policies.  Recruit, train, qualify, coach, and evaluate Operations and Maintenance personnel to strengthen employee capability, accountability, teamwork, and overall performance.  Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, quality standards, and compliance with environmental, legal, regulatory, and industry requirements.  Coordinate with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Dispatch, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business partners to prioritize equipment needs, outages, repairs, projects, and operational activities.  Monitor plant performance, equipment reliability, production targets, quality measures, and key performance indicators; investigate performance gaps, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.  Develop and manage operating budgets, forecast expenses and resource needs, monitor expenditures, analyze financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.  Identify operational risks and bottlenecks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate performance updates, risks, recommendations, and operational reports to senior leadership.  Support labor relations activities, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, addressing workplace disputes, and participating in grievance processes.  Use systems such as Maximo and SAP to manage work orders, asset information, maintenance coordination, and operational reporting.  Serve as the lead management representative during off-shifts, weekends, holidays, outages, and operational emergencies; support emergency preparedness, business continuity, outage response, and restoration activities.  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of generation operations and business objectives.    Required Skills and Qualifications   Experience: 5+ years of experience in heavy industry, electric generation, combined cycle, or a related field, with a proven track record of improving processes and managing teams.  Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience leading a team within heavy industry.  Availability: Ability to support 24/7 operations, which may require availability at night, on weekends, and on holidays.  Leadership and People Management: Ability to inspire, guide, and coordinate teams effectively while fostering collaboration and accountability.  Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze operational data, evaluate processes, and develop innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.  Communication and Negotiation: Proficiency in liaising among internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate clear understanding and agreement.  Financial Acumen: Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting key financial documents.  Organizational and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.  Valid Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required for driving on company time.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial