Responsible for managing the overall operation and maintenance of the plant, ensuring safe and efficient operations of the facility, and managing plant business including budget, procurement, HR and IT in coordination with the HQ team.

What you’ll do:

Plant Operations

• Responsible for all day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the facility and for achieving company and group activities.
• Manages all areas of responsibility consistent with: federal, district, and local regulations and environmental requirements; company policies and procedures; company’s annual operations plan; legal and contractual requirements; and good utility practices while operating in a clean, safe, efficient and economical manner.
• Takes all necessary actions to protect the facility’s operating permits.
• Carries out all responsibilities under environmental legislation; develops and ensures adherence to proper procedures to prevent environmental spills; monitors, records, and reports all plant emissions; properly reports emissions deviations and non-compliances, and environmental spills; assures proper training of personnel on transportation of dangerous goods; promotes awareness for the environment and the requirements of environmental compliance.
• Approves, or as required submits for approval, documents and procedures that will be used in the plant.
• Utilizes a computer-based automated maintenance management system to: organize equipment commissioning, operations and maintenance files; to identify trends; to take corrective action; and to maintain equipment performance by maximizing plant capacity factor, availability, performance and efficiency.
• Utilizes efficient business and management principles including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources;
• Serving as the single point of contact for, and the primary liaison between ENGIE and Howard University.
• Managing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring all Scheduled Maintenance and unscheduled Maintenance Services performed directly by Provider’s personnel or by Subcontractors;
• Coordinating Provider’s response to Emergencies by preventing or minimizing personal injuries and property damage; estimating Emergency Repair costs and managing such repairs; and restoring service as soon as reasonably possible under the prevailing conditions;
• Ensuring environmental Governmental Authorization requirements are met and reports are available in a timely manner as provided in the Management Agreement.
• All other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations

Safety

• Manages a safety program that complies with all Federal and State requirements insuring the safe operation of the power plant with regard to the public, employees and plant installation.
• Actively promotes a safety-minded working environment and safety programs consistent with the Engie Safety Rules.
• Works closely with the Engie Safety Manager to implement risk based programs.
• Leads the team to conduct safety walkdowns, implement and improve leading safety indicators, promotes the 9-Life Saving Rules, leads the Virtual Safety Walkdowns and leads the team through all other ENGIE safety initiatives.
• Appoints in writing a site safety representative to administer the safety program.
• Monitors activities of the Plant Safety Committee, and ensures its effectiveness.
• Cooperates with Loss Control/Safety Consultants from property and casualty insurance carriers and responds to their recommendations in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with and promptly reports all losses and claims to the corporate Risk Manager.
• Prepares and is responsible for the execution of emergency plans.
• Implements the process safety requirements (IND2-3) in a timely manner.

Human Resources

• Sets objectives for his/her team; manages site personnel in the proper performance of assigned duties and maintains a record of their performance through regular, formal evaluations; and makes recommendations for their merit increases and incentive pay.
• Oversees training to enhance site employees’ technical knowledge in the safe operation and maintenance of the facility and its capital equipment.
• Ensures that employee policies and procedures are followed by all site personnel; ensures that the manual has been distributed to all employees and that the policies outlined within are reasonably understood by all staff members.
• Ensures fair implementation of complaint procedures. Administers appropriate disciplinary action in a fair and consistent manner, supported by clear, concise and thorough documentation of events and actions resulting in the need for discipline.
• Provides/coordinates relief for operations and/or maintenance supervisor as needed.
• Recruiting, hiring, and training personnel.

Communications

• Communicates regularly with Engie company representatives (VP of Operations, Engineering & Human Resources) for exchange, consultation, guidance and required approvals.
• Maintains good relations with suppliers, customers, vendors, service providers, governmental authorities, and contractors.
• Is personally involved and takes innovative actions to ensure good public and community relations on behalf of the facility and the company.

Financial

• Ensures the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of the facility.
• Ensures prompt, timely and accurate reporting as required by company policies and procedures and other governmental and contractual requirements.
• Prepares annual operating plans, budgets and controls for operating at budgeted levels with appropriate justification and approval for variances including site outages (complaint with dispatching needs) and operating shift schedules to accommodate facility operation and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitors budget variances on a regular basis and prepares/monitors long term budget forecasts. Provides monthly variances reports on a timely manner.
• Follows up, assisted by the Project Director, with the proper execution of commercial contracts and assists in bringing solutions to any argument that may arise.
• Ensures prompt invoicing to/from customers and service providers to prevent Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable from become overdue.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in engineering is a “plus”, with five (5) years’ experience in a related industry; or technical diploma /associates degree and ten (10) years’ experience in a related industry
• Must demonstrate a strong technical and managerial capability
• Five (5) years previous experience in supervision of technical, operating or maintenance personnel
• Strong leadership/management/communication skills
• Strong organizational/prioritizing skills
• Ability to make significant independent judgments.
• Being a Present and Active Leader that leads the team by example

Additional Information/Conditions:

• For this position, you must have evidence of right to work in the U.S. There is no employer sponsorship of U.S. residency or work authorization with this role
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work at heights and with adverse conditions during operation and when participating in fire and emergency activities
• Enter and work in a confined space
• Eyesight corrected to 20/40 to accurately read and interpret instruments and gauge
• Pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test
• Hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication.
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator, etc.

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 more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

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. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. 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 employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

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