Power Generation Site Manager- Wateree

Dominion Energy; Eastover (SC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Vacation and holidays

401k with company matches

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) seeks a Power Generation Site Manager for Wateree Station near Eastover, SC. You will lead a two-unit coal-fired site, directing operations, maintenance, and material handling while focusing on safety and long-term planning.

Reporting to the General Manager, Power Generation Operations, you will drive cost control, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting, coordinating across engineering, finance, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of power generation ops/maintenance experience OR
• Associate degree plus 10+ years of power generation experience

Responsibilities

• Lead Wateree Station operations and maintenance teams with safety focus.
• Develop, manage and report station business plans, budgets, and inventory.
• Represent station in community, industry, and regulatory activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Budgeting (O&M & CapEx)

Industry relations

Maintenance overhaul

Problem solving

Communication

People management

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Residency near plant

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Tools

Power plant software systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below.

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) seeks a Power Generation Site Manager who will be responsible for Wateree Station, a two-unit coal-fired generation site located near Eastover, SC.

The Power Generation Site Manager is responsible for the leadership of all activities for Wateree Station. This includes managing a team of employees focused on areas of operations, maintenance, material handling, and engineering in day-to-day operations with constant focus on safety as well as long-term maintenance planning and execution. This position will manage power production operations and maintenance in compliance with environmental regulations, safety and loss prevention methods while maintaining cost control and ensuring reliable station performance. Additional responsibilities include developing, managing and reporting on station business plans, budgets, goals, and inventory levels. The position also represents the station and company in community, industry, and regulatory activities.

This position reports to the General Manager, Power Generation Operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create a teamwork environment and motivate people to work collaboratively by setting an example.
• Strong financial (O&M) and capital budgeting planning and administration experience required.
• Ability to participate in and maintain industry contacts through various trade organizations, industry contacts, and other interactions.
• Major maintenance overhaul and repair experience.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Human relations and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability and flexibility to travel as needed.
• The successful candidate must be willing to reside within an approximate one-hour drive to the plant.

Qualifications

• An excellent understanding of business principles, capable of running the plant as a business to include strategic and long-range planning and a strong understanding of financial and capital budgets and how to balance the needs of safety, reliability and costs is required.
• Second level supervisory or manager experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance or similar leadership experience is required
• A fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation disciplines and the interrelationship of the equipment within the process of power plant operations is required.
• A working knowledge of power plant software systems related to plant operations is required.
• A functional understanding of all environmental rules, laws and regulations governing the utility industry, and application of these elements to daily plant operations is required. A working knowledge of engineering concepts and design documents, as well as experience and understanding in how to respond to environmental requirements are pluses.

Education Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years power generating experience (operations, maintenance, or related utility experience) OR
• Associate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years power generating experience

Preferred Disciplines:

Engineering, Plant Operations & Maintenance

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 51-75%

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$131800 - $171200

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.