Manager of Plant Operations Requisition ID: 1531 Job Category: Craft / Technical Location: Red Rock, OK, US, 74651 Job Description: **JOB INFORMATION** • Job Title: Manager of Plant Operations • Grade: Exempt 59 • Job Code: 105061 **JOB SUMMARY** Responsible to oversee and manage the Power Generation team to ensure effective and efficient operations of one or more power plants. Participates in budgeting process and ensures oversight. Provides leadership and direction to Shift Supervisors and Coal Yard Management teams, if applicable. Establish an appropriate strategy for the department to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and key results. Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, while ensuring the safety of the members, integrity of the equipment and service to customers. **LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY** • Accountable for departmental performance. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Generally manages a recognized discipline and specialty with separate budget. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** • Develops processes and measures to endure that Power Generation resources are effectively utilized in various plant seasonal operating scenarios, to include maintenance support and gas storage. • Ensures clearance procedures and processes comply with current Instruction and Method (I&M) guidelines. • May be responsible for the overall operation & maintenance of assigned plant Fuel Supply operations. • Leads and participates in projects impacting multiple power plants (e.g., process improvement, Power Plant policies and guidelines, etc.) including both gas and coal technologies. • Monitor unit operation to ensure economic performance on a unit basis and system (w/GPC). • Responsible for overall coordinating and training in the Power Generation area as it affects the Plant Maintenance (PM) System and Work Clearance Management (WCM). • Reviews /develops and recommends operating procedures for approval by management. • Ensure plant complies with state and federal environmental regulations. • Responsible for preparation, forecasting, monitoring and control of the O&M, capital and payroll budgets for Power Generation area of plant. • Coordinates with Technical Training, as applicable to determine extent and content of training programs. • All other duties as assigned. • Coordinates with Equipment Support Supt (ESS) and the Generation Planning and Control (GPC) for analyzing and determining the proper timing for maintenance outages and load reductions. • Works with Company resources and different vendor representatives in solving various Power Generation problems. • Coordinates and administers all Power Generation functions in the Power Plant, Fuels and Gas Storage areas. • Coordinates with the ESS for the maintenance of the coal unloading and conveying facilities and directs preventative and minor maintenance of coal unloading and conveying systems, as applicable. • Responsible for initiating and coordinating all personnel training, determining training requirements and previewing training material to ensure it fulfills training needs. • Responsible for determining proper permanent and seasonal staffing of Power Generation Groups. • Coordinates with Plant Supervision to ensure optimum plant availability and reliability, which includes the prioritizing of maintenance. **REQUIREMENTS** • High School Diploma/GED And 10 years of directly related experience (e.g., power plant/ power generation, coal handling, industrial material handling, chemical, or related process plant), And • 3 years of recent Plant leadership/supervisory experience; Or • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Professional Engineer license, And 5 years of directly related experience (e.g., utility or industrial plant engineering), And • 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience or project leadership experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION • Permanent residence within a reasonable driving distance to the Sooner Power Plant **WORKING CONDITIONS** • May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground and in confined spaces. • May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather. • Physically able to perform duties of the job including bending, stooping, walking, reaching overhead, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting fifty (50) pounds. • Open large valves with extensive physical exertion and perform hand over hand pulling of chain/wheel-operated valves. • May be required to work non-standard work schedules. **SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS** • Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties. • The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution; • Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage; **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)** • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively using broad range of influence styles to drive desired results. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously and within specified deadlines. • Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP) and knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Work Management system (SAP). • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members and management throughout the organization and externally. • Demonstrated ability to create an open environment where conflicts as to project priorities and funding decisions can be aired and resolved in an objective manner. • Demonstrated ability to motivate and build a high performing team with positive results. • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, performs analysis, and makes sound decisions. • Demonstrated expertise in plant operation, systems and equipment functionality within the system process for equipment support and power plant generation. • Demonstrated expertise of power plant maintenance engineering for both gas and coal plants. • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage department budgets and to develop workforce plans in a power plant environment to include developing and proposing multiple solutions to complex problems. • Demonstrated strong leadership skills with ability to develop and share a vision with team. • Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules and regulations, and safety precautions and practices. • Proficient in operating personal computers and Company approved software. • Ability to read and interpret schematics, one-line diagrams and prints. • Demonstrated sound decision-making abilities. • Knowledge of budgeting processes and procedures and ability to understand the financial and competitive issues that affect plant operation. **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** • Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver’s License) **HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)** • Pre-Employment Drug Screen • Pre-Employment Physical • Exams position specific - Consult Health & Safety • This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan. **SALARY RANGE** $104,312 - $139,069 **Nearest Major Market:** Oklahoma