Power Plant Operations Manager

Location: Stockton, CA

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and management of staff at the generating plant. Provides direct supervision and leadership of the operations group under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager. The person holding this position provides leadership to the operations group on the daily operation of generating equipment under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager.

include managing the daily operation of the facility to ensure the environment and plant personnel are safe. Requires knowledge of all environmental and compliance permits and how they are implemented in an operating plant, as well as demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance management function of a wood-fired stoker power plant. Results are reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to these policies, procedures, and practices.Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and management of staff at the generating plant. Provides direct supervision and leadership of the operations group under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager. The person holding this position provides leadership to the operations group on the daily operation of generating equipment under the general direction of the Assistant Plant Manager.

include managing the daily operation of the facility to ensure the environment and plant personnel are safe. Requires knowledge of all environmental and compliance permits and how they are implemented in an operating plant, as well as demonstrated knowledge of the maintenance management function of a wood-fired stoker power plant. Results are reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to these policies, procedures, and practices.

The successful candidate will be eligible for a $7,500.00 signing bonus.

• ◆Directs plant operations and operating personnel to ensure that generating

and plant efficiency are maintained, and that local, state and federal safety and operational environmental standards are met.

• ✓Develops, implements and manages consistent plant operating philosophies and best practices to maximize plant availability, efficiency and productivity.
• ✓Constantly reviews and improves operational processes and ensures that operating personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and standards in accordance with prudent industry practices.
• ✓Manages the fuel yard, including safe and efficient storage and mixing of biomass fuel, maintains positive fuel supplier relationships and overall quality control of fuel supply.
• ✓Manages safety and environmental compliance and reporting to federal, state and local government authorities.
• ✓Develops performance goals and reviews to align employee accountabilities and conduct with operational processes.
• ✓Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements.
• ✓Prepares necessary plant operation reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages.
• ✓Prepares and continually evaluates the operating department's budgets and/or makes recommendations to the Assistant Plant Manager relative to optimize Operations cost effectiveness, work quality, outage time, and capital budgets.
• ✓Reviews and provides operational input to maintenance and assists with maintenance engineering evaluation and troubleshooting of equipment abnormalities. Maintains a consistent and effective level of communications with Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, Administrative staff, and O&M Technicians on shift.
• ✓Establishes department and group goals based on market dynamics and the needs of customers, employees, the owners and other stakeholders
• ✓Assures proper staffing, scheduling, orientation and training of the plant staff, and manages compliance with all company policies and procedures. Recruits, interviews and assigns Operations employment candidates.
• ✓Performs all other duties as assigned

• ✓High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 6 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant, or
• ✓Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate (i.e., the completion of a core group of course designated by the institution) in a related discipline is preferred and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 4 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant, or
• ✓Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant

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