Plant Manager I

Job Description

Puget Sound Energy is looking for a Plant Manager to join our team at Goldendale Generating Station, located in Goldendale, WA. This role is responsible for all aspects of effective plant operation and maintenance; safety program and performance; setting planning, budgeting, and financial objectives; establishing plant policies and procedures; meeting plant production, reliability, and compliance goals; establishing and maintaining positive community relations; and building and retaining a well-trained and motivated staff in a culture of continuous improvement. 

This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.  Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Employee Development & Team Building 
  • Providing employees with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:
  • Challenges and inspires employees to achieve business results.
  • Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
  • Ensures employees adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
  • Oversees training and development of employees directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
  • Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve employee, business and customer results.
  • Oversees and/or performs interviews, hiring, and plant staff development.
  • Sets clear expectations and holds employees accountable for performance.

• Safety Performance 
  • Conducts operation and maintenance activities to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors:
  • Works with all personnel to create a culture of safety awareness to ensure an injury-free workplace, and facilitates regular safety and loss prevention training.
  • Supports the on-site Safety Committee and ensures its effectiveness for staff, contractors, and consultants.
  • Implements incident investigation and reporting program, leads investigation of all accidents, injuries, or near-misses, prepares all recordable accident and investigation reports, ensures that the root-cause is determined and that appropriate preventive actions are recommended and implemented.
  • Assures that facility staff is adequately trained for emergency response situations.

• Operations & Maintenance 
  • Manage the overall operation, maintenance, budgeting, planning, and administration of the assigned PSE generating facility(ies) to meet PSE safety, environmental, financial, and performance goals:
  • Maintains high plant performance and availability consistent with safety and environmental constraints, approved budgets, and facility design limitations.
  • Coordinates with PSE operations and energy trading groups to forecast and schedule production and delivery of energy and/or ancillary services from the facility.
  • Responsible for and oversees the development, scheduling, and implementation of facility maintenance plans and long-term strategic work plan.
  • Provides recommendations for cost-effective investments, procedural changes, or equipment modifications to enhance safety, compliance, and/or performance benefits.
  • Oversees and administers service and warranty agreements with contractors, consultants and other service providers.
  • Ensures that labor schedules and work practices are in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Prepares and/or approves all required facility production, safety, hazard, compliance, and financial reporting.
  • Collaboratively work with other PSE departments, resource and regulatory agencies, and other organizations to facilitate operation of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of combined industry experience and related education in effective operations and maintenance of power generation or other heavy industrial facilities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical skills to effectively and efficiently analyze a wide array of potential business challenges.
• Strong leadership capability; demonstrated experience and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage changing priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent or other related discipline.
• Previous leadership experience including a minimum of five (5) years supervisory or managerial experience.
• 5 years of industry experience in collecting and analyzing data to optimize plant operations.
• Competency in power plant safety policies and procedures and general power plant compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing Computer Maintenance Management System Software (CMMS), preferably SAP Plant Maintenance software for work management.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of natural gas, combined cycle, generation facilities.
• Experience with financial management and/or budgeting practices.
• Experience working and/or managing within a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Strong community involvement skills and experience with a commitment to establishing, building, and maintaining relationships.
• Competency in the utility regulatory environment.
• Proficient with suite of word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications.

Additional Information

• This position requires the ability to respond to emergencies, such as plant outages, on a 24/7 basis.
• Must reside within reasonable distance from facility.
• Please include a cover letter with your application to be considered for this role.