O&M Manager-Plant McManus

O&M Manager - Plant McManus

Job Summary:

Plant McManus is in Brunswick, GA, and serves as a quick response peaking plant, providing the necessary generation and transmission support for the area during peak load demands. The plant consists of nine (9) GE Frame 7B combustion turbines with onsite storage of nearly 10M gallons of ultra-low sulfur diesel. The plant is an official "black start" generation site for the Southern Company electric system and is also the designated off-site backup generation for Southern Nuclear Plant Hatch.

The Operations Team Leader at (Plant McManus) is responsible for managing the short and long-term activities involved in operating and maintaining the (McManus) plant in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner, while being responsible for compliance with all laws, regulations, and environmental requirements. The Operations Team leader is accountable for setting the direction, supporting, and leading the plant daily. This position will set and communicate strategic direction for (Plant McManus), manage both capital and O&M budgets, and provide effective performance management and employee development. This position is responsible for providing leadership and overall guidance in support/communication of the goals and strategic initiatives of Plant McManus, Georgia Power Coastal Generation and Georgia Power.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) is preferred

• Extensive experience in Operations and/or Maintenance is preferred

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a supervisory role with performance management responsibilities required; experience leading covered employees desired

• Demonstrated performance management skills, holding others accountable for business results, ability to motivate team members to achieve high standards

• Knowledge of plant safety, environmental and regulatory compliance requirements is required

• Working knowledge of IBEW contract and applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory laws

• Experience in managing planned and unplanned maintenance outages preferred

• Proven ability to achieve business results

• Working knowledge of the Generation budgeting process including capital and O&M

• Knowledge of combined cycle, combustion turbine, co-gen and fossil generating plant technology, maintenance, operations, and its impact on Southern Company Generation (SCGEN) Fleet Operations

• Gas/oil unit operations (CT or CC) and maintenance experience is preferred

• Ability to plan, organize and make independent judgements

• Proven risk assessment and decision-making skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to build a strong team and to create an inclusive work environment

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specify major duties performed by the job and % of time spent on duties.

• Manage the plant in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

• Manage strategic direction for the operation and maintenance of the plant.

• Manage all plant compliance requirements.

• Communicate with Southern Company Generation Fleet Operations to ensure the plant operations and maintenance activities support economical and reliable system management.

• Communicate expectations clearly, fostering team ownership at the plant and within Coastal Generation.

• Staff, train, develop and evaluate departmental personnel to ensure a productive and highly motivated workforce with the necessary bench strength.

• Develop and monitor the plant's capital and O&M budgets to ensure cost effective utilization of company assets and resources.

• Ensure the proper planning and execution of planned and unplanned maintenance outages, including ordering all parts and materials, logistic planning, and managing outage labor contracts

• Ensure the procurement of all parts and resources needed for the daily operation of the facility

• Ensure proper engineering processes and practices are utilized for outages, project design and execution.

• Management and coordination with SCS Fuels to ensure availability of fuel resources - such as scheduling deliveries, unloading of tankers, and required tank inspections, testing and treatments.

• On call after normal plant hours and on the weekends.

• Immediate contact for plant security needs or issues.

• Primary plant contact for Georgia Power Environmental Affairs regarding onsite environmental compliance activities.

• Primary plant contact for post closure care and monitoring of the former ash pond located onsite at Plant McManus.

• Serve as back-up administrator for site security access

• Ensure proper and timely communication with all SCGEN support organizations.

• Actively participate as a member of the Georgia Power Coastal Generation Lead Team.

• Maintain accurate and timely communication across Georgia Power Coastal Generation.

  Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 8044

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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