Mgr, Work Control

NV Energy; Council Bluffs, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Shift Manager to direct operations and maintenance teams for safe, reliable, and cost-efficient electrical generation. You will plan and supervise daily activities, train staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, several years of experience including leadership, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through experience.
• Six years of related experience, including one year in a senior technical/leadership role.
• Advanced leadership skills to direct the activities of operating and maintenance individuals/teams toward goals.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations/maintenance activities and personnel to achieve high productivity and quality work.
• Develop project plans and coordinate project activities in plant operations and maintenance.
• Train direct reports in operations and maintenance methods and safe practices.
• Identify and implement improved work practices and processes; evaluate crew performance.
• Monitor plant equipment and systems to ensure reliable operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, and regulations.

Skills

Advanced leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Shift Manager directs the activities of operations and maintenance employees to achieve safe, reliable, efficient, environmentally compliant and cost-effective, electrical and/or steam generation.

Responsibilities

Manages daily operations/maintenance activities and personnel to achieve high productivity and quality work and ensure safe, reliable, environmentally compliant and efficient electrical and/or steam generation. Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with plant operations and maintenance. Trains direct reports in operations and maintenance methods, safe practices and procedures and administers apprenticeship programs. Identifies, evaluates and implements improved work practices and processes and evaluates crew performance. Monitors and evaluates plant equipment and systems to ensure reliable plant operations. Administers and ensures compliance by employees of company policy, safety rules, collective bargaining agreement and government regulations. Performs supervisory activities, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation and salary administration. Assists in the administration of the department budget and reporting the work performed within the department. Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent through experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Six years of related experience, including one year in a senior technical/leadership role. Advanced leadership skills to direct the activities of operating and maintenance individuals/teams toward the accomplishment of established goals. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Effective oral and written communications skills, including presentation skills to transmit information accurately and understandably. Specialized knowledge of the operation and maintenance of an electric generating station. Capable of administering collective bargaining agreements and company policies.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10005559
• Job Category Fossil Generation
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 7215 Navajo St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, US
• Pay Range $117,400 - $146,700
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.