Regional Operations Director, US Renewable Generation

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Regional Operations Director, US Renewable Generation

Requisition ID : 28750

Location : Houston, US, 77056

Houston, US, 77056

What You Can Expect

As the Regional Operations Director, US Renewable Generation you will provide management direction to ENGIE North America (ENGIE NA) renewable generation projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for management and oversight of assets, including responsibility to ensure safety, superior operational performance, profitability, contract compliance, decision making and problem solving, regulatory compliance, legal interface, guidance and direction to Regional and Site Managers, and monitoring plant activities.

You will actively promote a safety-minded working environment and safety programs consistent with the ENGIE NA Health and Safety Principle and ENGIE’s global governance initiatives.

On a daily basis you will set objectives for the team in alignment with ENGIE NA strategic plan and maintains a record of their performance through regular evaluations and make recommendations for merit increases and incentive pay.

Every day you will monitor the day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal, and administrative functions of each operating facility.

The Regional Operations Director will optimize plant technical performance through enhancements, upgrades and modifications to physical site equipment.

You are expected to improve plant financial performance through modifications to contracts, reflecting changes in market design or operating philosophy as well as apply emerging trends to add value to existing and future ENGIE NA projects.

You are responsible for the oversight and direction of plant compliance with company policies and procedures, governmental regulations, Power Purchase contract compliance, operations and maintenance agreements, annual operating plans, and good engineering practices at each facility.

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and procedures
• Supporting the VP Field Operations in the hiring, termination, and pay schedules for ENGIE NA operating facilities
• Recommend the hiring, termination, and pay schedules for Regional and Site Mangers positions for approval by the VP Field Operations and COO at ENGIE NA
• Prepare and submit for review and approval annual and long term strategic plans, budgets and periodic reports for ENGIE NA managed facilities
• Direct lender-required technical and budget review programs.
• Identify and direct professional development of subordinates, including identifying needs and supporting plans
• Comply with all ENGIE NA policies and procedures
• Interface with commercial organization to enhance communications, outage decision making, dispatch decisions, metric utilization, and plant capability to maximize economic performance and / or optimize the sale of energy output from the facilities
• Oversee the management of a portfolio of power generation facilities as an independent power producer operating in regulated, merchant, and PPA environments

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma / technical degree or equivalent education where you gain knowledge and or experience with leadership, management, communication, organizational, operational and prioritization skills
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with demonstrated leadership and management of staff
• Working knowledge with Development, Operations, Maintenance, Dispatch and Optimization of Wind and Solar Assets
• In-depth knowledge of battery storage, wind and solar power generating facilities, equipment and technologies
• Proficiency with personal computer applications, in particular, operational and financial modeling and budgeting
• This is a field position that requires daily attendance at a worksite including regular travel to client site(s)
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically 50% to visit sites, company meetings, events and training
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license / clean driving record with the ability to drive a company vehicle to sites, customers, and company activities
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 50% work indoors and 50% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
• Could involve some lifting / up to 50lbs

Compensation

Salary Range : $166,900 $255,070 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs.

We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits.

Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.

com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit : GBU Renewables

Division : REN NORTHAM - US

Contract Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full - Time

Professional Experience : Skilled ( >

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