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Omaha Public Power District Supervisor Peaking Stations in Bellevue, Nebraska
OPPD's Utility Operations is looking for a Leader to join their team!
Lead personnel in the safe, efficient, reliable and economically responsible operation of OPPD's Peaking/Balancing Stations, to provide reliable unit starting, low forced outage factor and high availability. Lead the acquisition of competent staff and manage their overall performance, retention and development for the Peaking/Balancing Stations. Engage with peers and/or management to design and implement standards of performance, procedures and policies. Collaborate on the design and lead implementation efforts of continuous improvement topics such as: roles and responsibilities, system functionality, and function specific programs/policies in support of greater efficiencies and the overall goals and objectives of Utility Operations.
Specific accountabilities for this role include:
Effectively apply OPPD's Management Leadership Practices (MLP's) in planning and assigning the work of staff members. Build and maintain a competent team through effective recruiting, selection and ongoing development.
Managerial Planning - Determine how to achieve the goals of the unit/team through effective metrics development, individual task assignment, seeking input from your team, and employee development.
Managerial Meetings - Conduct managerial meetings with staff on a regular and predictable schedule to provide coaching opportunities/ context setting/ development/ clarity of task / feedback.
Coaching/Feedback for Competency of Role - Provide coaching and feedback opportunities to staff to continuously improve their competency in the work of their role.
PEA/PPR/IDP - Conduct and complete performance appraisal conversations and documentation requirements per defined schedule, and support development of staff.
Ensures that all activities associated with PeopleSoft timekeeping for the Peaking/Balancing Stations are performed correctly and in a timely fashion.
Plan, schedule and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing operations and routine maintenance of the District's Peaking/Balancing plants to ensure the safe efficient generation of electricity as needed within established regulations and approved policies.
Serve as primary management presence at designated facilities.
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Ensure preparation of work assignments/shift schedules which assure that personnel are effectively utilized. This includes assigning personnel to other District facilities when required.
Prepare and implement operating and emergency procedures to assure safe and dependable operation of the District's Peaking/Balancing units.
Coordinates activities associated with Production Engineering and Asset Management, Energy Marketing and Trading, Fuels, proper training of assigned personnel, and unit outages at all Peaking/Balancing Stations.
Implement and maintain an effective logging and tagging program to ensure the safe and compliant operation of the facilities.
Ensure department shift personnel are available for training and that newly hired personnel complete required training in accordance with established procedures.
Utilize engineering principles to ensure the timely completion of technical assignments.
Collaborate with Engineering Services to analyze and design solutions for the efficient, safe, and continuous operation of the peaking/balancing plants
This includes field engineering in regards to mechanical and electrical modifications and control logic changes.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences, equivalent work experience may be applied to satisfy this technical background requirement
Demonstrated experience effectively overseeing the coordination and execution of maintenance, operational activities, or projects
Must have a strong understanding and commitment to personnel safety, operator fundamentals and human performance tool usage
Competency with Microsoft Office suite of products
Technical understanding of combustion turbines
Must have the ability to lead a team in the resolution of complex technical problems
Desired:
Highly desirable to have five (5) or more years of experience in leadership, and managerial skills including planning, organizing, delegating, and employee development
Project Management knowledge and experience
Masters of Business Administration
Proficiency with technology solutions such as: MS Project, AutoCAD and Primavera
NERC Certification
Closing Statement
Salary Grade S7
Foundation $115,182
Midpoint $143,977
Where the Light Starts
What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD, proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being, where the light starts, means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.
Org Marketing Statement
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before July 11, 2024.
Recruiter: Athena Roberson - asroberson@oppd.com #LI-AR
PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.