Operations Support Manager

EthosEnergy; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Referral Bonus

Career Development

Perks & Discounts

Job summary

EthosEnergy is seeking an Operations Support Manager to provide fleet support for a global 30GW portfolio including thermal and renewable plants. The role reports to the O&M VP and involves transactional consultancy, program development, and safety/compliance oversight.

Responsibilities include leading mobilizations, implementing O&M standards and CMMS, and coordinating with Facility Managers. Travel nationwide; bilingual English–Spanish is required; a four-year degree or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• English and Spanish bilingual is required.
• Four-year degree or commensurate experience with a successful track record.
• PMI/PMP or equivalent training is a plus.
• Experience with power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in project management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Operations, Directors and Facility Managers to ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations.
• Lead greenfield mobilizations and brownfield transitions to EthosEnergy Care, Custody & Control.
• Develop and implement O&M standards, qualification programs and CMMS tools.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and commercial commitments.
• Establish relationships with Owner’s Representatives for projects.
• Track data to identify regional trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide interim facility O&M team support and lead NCR/RCA/MOC processes.
• Participate in Reliability Program development and execution.
• Support transactional consultancy projects; handle special projects.
• Coordinate communications with Facility Managers and Directors; travel required.

Skills

Power plant operations

CMMS

DCS/PLC knowledge

OSiSoft Pi

Power BI

Budgeting/Cost control

Project management

MS Office (Project, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

PMI/ PMP certification a plus

Quality program certification a plus

Tools

CMMS

OSIsoft Pi

GE Proficy

GP EP Archive

CEMS DAHS

Job description

Reporting to EthosEnergy O&M VP Operations, the Operations Support Manager is responsible for providing fleet support to our global 30GW thermal and renewable power generation portfolio, to support transactional consultancy contracts and program development initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Operations, Directors and Facility Managers to ensure that each EthosEnergy (EE) Facility, covered by an O&M Agreement, is operated and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• As Project Manager, execute greenfield mobilizations and brownfield transitions to EthosEnergy Care, Custody & Control per EEOM mobilization/transition process and procedure, with emphasis on utilizing lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of O&M standards, employee development & qualification program, performance monitoring tools, and plant CMMS systems.
• Support EE policy and program development and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and commercial commitments.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Owner’s Representatives for projects assigned.
• Assist with data tracking and analysis to develop trends contributing to proactive actions to ensure continuous improvement throughout EEOM.
• Provide interim facility O&M team support.
• Be a Quality Program advocate to lead and facilitate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Management of Change (MOC) processes, and support Benchmark / GenSuite application implementations.
• Participate in Reliability Program development and execution.
• Support transactional consultancy projects.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Establish regular communications with Facility Managers for each facility within your region to discuss plant performance and problem resolution. Schedule periodic meetings with Facility Managers and Directors to build relationships and encourage communication.
• Collect if necessary and analyze data from the region within each of the 7 Characteristics of a Healthy plant. This analysis should be used to develop regional trends that can lead to proactive actions to ensure continuous improvement throughout the region. Travel is required and a Valid USA passport is a must.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of O&M processes.
• Strong fundamental understanding of Safety & Health programs.
• Strong expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Understanding of essential environmental concerns and permits as it relates to plant operations.
• Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Data Acquisition and Storage systems (e.g. OSIsoft Pi, GE Proficy, GP EP Archive, CEMS “DAHS” etc)
• Working knowledge of water treatment programs and statutory regulations.
• Analyze and interpret data to make sound professional judgments and recommendations.
• Advanced competency in MS Office applications, to include MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI.
• Working knowledge of budgets, bid proposals, contract evaluation and basic accounting principles, plant economics and power pool operations.

Experience

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in power plant operations and maintenance, with a minimum of three years in a plant management team role with fleet, regional or portfolio corporate responsibility preferred.
• Experience with contract administration and supply chain / procurement.
• Combined Cycle start-up, commissioning and major maintenance experience preferred.
• Project Management/Control experience.

Education Requirements

• Bilingual: English – Spanish is a must.
• A pertinent four-year degree or commensurate experience is required with a demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement.
• Quality program or systems certification a plus.
• Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification, PMI, PMP, or equivalent is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, reach, climb, and stoop and lift (up to 50 pounds).
• Travel is required, mainly domestic US with occasional international travel possible.

What We Offer

• Annual Salary Range for this position is $170,000–$195,000 based on experience and skills set
• Supportive company culture that values its employees
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.