Senior Utilities & Energy Operations Leader

Specialized Career Search; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Career Search is looking for a Business Unit Manager to oversee essential utility systems for operations in Oxnard, California. The successful candidate will manage steam, water, and power systems, ensuring compliance and safety throughout.

Key responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and implementing strategic plans while fostering communication and trust within the workforce. Candidates must possess a degree in engineering and substantial experience in power systems, preferably in the paper industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading power and turbine generator operations, preferably in the paper industry.
• Proficient in managing outages, shutdowns, and start-ups of Cogen equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and achieve desired results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for steam generation, power distribution, and wastewater treatment.
• Manage operating budget and ensure financial performance.
• Develop and implement long-term capital and strategic improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership in power and turbine generator operations

Advanced utility systems knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or pulp & paper engineering

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Specialized Career Search is looking for a Business Unit Manager to oversee essential utility systems for operations in Oxnard, California. The successful candidate will manage steam, water, and power systems, ensuring compliance and safety throughout.

Key responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and implementing strategic plans while fostering communication and trust within the workforce. Candidates must possess a degree in engineering and substantial experience in power systems, preferably in the paper industry.