Primary Location : Mississippi-GreenvilleMississippi : GreenvilleJob Function : ProfessionalFLSA Status : Relocation Option : Level IUnion description / code : Number of Openings : 1Req ID : 121246Travel Percentage : Up to 25%

Power Plant Manager

Manages and oversees the daily operations of a power plant.

Drive strategic vision and direction of the organization. Meet system load requirements and monitor operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed. Oversee, lead and direct plant staff, including operations, maintenance and engineering staff, and hire and train personnel. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Foster the importance of a safety-oriented culture. Lead the team by example, and coach, mentor and develop direct and indirect reports to exceed their individual and company goals. Act as a change agent for the plant with the daily initiative of improving morale and staff engagement. Lead plant efforts to ensure stakeholder expectations are met; foster and improve stakeholder communication, along with establishing and maintaining an inclusive environment. Be the voice of the plant for all departments, offering regular communication and updates.

Minimum education required : Bachelors degree in a technical or business-related field required or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required : Minimum of seven years of relevant industrial professional experience. Minimum of four years of direct leadership experience, including experience at the TL and / or Supt. level. Experience in plant operational functions.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required : In-depth experience in operating a power plant. Knowledge and technical expertise in power plant operations and maintenance with an understanding of the key drivers for safe, reliable, cost effective and compliant operation. Experienced project manager with excellent leadership skills.

Preference for the following : Regulatory knowledge (e.g. OSHA, NERC, FERC, Environmental, other) associated with operation of a power plant. Financial management skills with the ability to develop and manage a budget. Business Acumen / Industry knowledge (regulated / non-regulated environment), including broad business knowledge with understanding of how utilities make money in a regulated market. Experience operating in an ISO, RTO or similar type market structure. Ability to manage multiple priorities effective prioritization of competing issues, recognizing relevant constraints and opportunities. Effective communication to interact with personnel at all levels of organization. People management skills, including the ability to effectively coach others and hold employees accountable. Openness and willingness to explore alternative approacheswillingness to drive change when needed. Experience with natural gas-fired units. Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position : None.