Plant Operations Manager

petersonschool.online; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for the Stony Brook Energy Center in Ludlow, MA. The role oversees safety, reliability and efficiency of plant operations through direct supervision of four Shift Supervisors and indirect supervision of fourteen plant operators.

You will develop operating records, review procedures, monitor trends, and ensure compliance with PHMSA, EPA/MA DEP, NERC, OSHA/ MA DPS and related regulations while

Qualifications

• 1st Class Mass Stationary Engineer's License or ability to attain within three months.
• Five–ten years' experience in power plant operations at a senior technical level with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience with heat rate analysis, economic evaluation, and overseeing plant chemistry programs.
• Experience developing budgets and business plans.
• Experience adhering to, training and qualifying against NERC regulations.
• Working knowledge of DCS, PI and historical trending systems including PI.
• Highly knowledgeable in CCGT power plant operations.
• Proven leadership and independent decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to publish policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient operation of the Stony Brook Energy Center under supervision of four Shift Supervisors and fourteen operators.
• Develop, implement and review operating records and procedures for safe and efficient plant operation.
• Review daily operations to identify trends affecting future operations.
• Coordinate equipment for scheduled maintenance and optimize safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Provide training and write work orders; ensure regulatory compliance including PHMSA, EPA/MA DEP, NERC, OSHA/MA DPS.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heat rate analysis

Budgeting

NERC regulations

Power plant chemistry

DCS systems

PI historian

Strong communication

Education

First Class Mass Stationary Engineer's License

Tools

PI

DCS

CMMS

Excel

Word

Job description

Company: Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Location: Ludlow, MA

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) brings a competitive edge to Massachusetts municipal utilities dedicated to providing their customers with low-cost and reliable electricity. We plan, develop and manage energy resources in an evolving marketplace that requires high levels of innovation and expertise.

We are currently seeking a Plant Operations Manager at our Stony Brook Energy Center. This person will be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Stony Brook Energy Center through the direct and indirect supervision of all operations personnel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Stony Brook Energy Center through the direct supervision of the four Shift Supervisors, and the indirect supervision of fourteen full-time Plant Operators. Evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to all aspects of plant operations and maintenance.
• Develop, implement and review operating records and operating procedures to ensure uniform safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and improvement of it.
• Review and analyze daily operations to identify trends, which may affect future operations.
• Identify potential maintenance problems associated with the operation of plant equipment.
• Coordinate equipment to allow for scheduled maintenance.
• Optimize the safety, efficiency and reliability of plant operations.
• Periodically review existing plant operations training procedures and records and modify as necessary. Establish new training procedures where appropriate.
• External dispatching of offsite resources such as wind turbines and combustion engines / turbines.
• Perform the duties of Shift Supervisor, maintenance department supervisors, and/or the Site Manager in his/her absence as assigned
• Monitor control room activities and overall plant operation, instructing and issuing directives as may be necessary.
• Evaluate safety permit requests and issue same.
• Maintain records and keep personnel informed of unusual or problem situations and activities and briefing personnel at time of shift change.
• Monitor physical plant, identify existing or potential problems and take appropriate action.
• Write work orders required for corrective maintenance actions.
• Provide ongoing training of crew members and review operating procedures.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance, including PHMSA, EPA/MA DEP, NERC, OSHA/ MA DPS, MA DFS /MA DPS, NEIWPCC

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• 1st Class Mass Stationary Engineer's License or the ability to attain one within three months
• Five-ten years' experience in power plant operations at a senior technical level, with supervisory responsibilities
• Previous experience conducting heat rate analysis, economic evaluation, and overseeing effective power plant chemistry programs
• Previous experience at developing and maintaining budgets and business plans
• Previous experience adhering to, training and qualifying against NERC regulations
• Working knowledge of computerized DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems including PI
• Highly knowledgeable in CCGT power plant operations
• Proven abilities in leading, managing and independent decision making
• Professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write original policies and communicate them effectively
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Office, PI, CMMS, safety permitting software and other plant computer systems
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

MMWEC offers a competitive salary and benefits package including robust medical and dental benefits with low employee cost, a savings retirement plan with a 6% company contribution and up to an additional 3% company match, earned vacation time, sick time, and 11 paid holidays. Our company prides itself in creating an environment that challenges employees to be passionate, energetic, proactive, and progressive.

Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) eagerly accepts applications for employment from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, GINA, marital status, gender identity, age, ancestry, veteran status, mental or physical disability, and political belief or affiliation.

About Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC)

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is a leader in the energy industry, dedicated to supporting Massachusetts municipal utilities with innovative, sustainable, and reliable energy solutions. With 50 years of utilizing public power joint action, MMWEC prides itself on its forward-thinking strategies, collaborative approach, and commitment to serving local communities.