IPP Plant Manager

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Provide overall management of Black Hills Energy's natural gas fired power plant(s). This position will be responsible for providing effective people leadership and management of large scale and complex plant equipment. This position has responsibility to oversee the Operations and Maintenance of multiple generators that operate across diverse business segments. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the facility ensuring that the processes, systems, and tools are implemented, that will empower the staff to achieve the standards set for the facility.

Pay Range: $124,900 - $206,300 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: General Manager Power Delivery

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Lead facility staff including hiring, training, work prioritization motivation and safety. This includes general oversight of facilities operating procedures, maintenance procedures and programs, spare parts inventory systems, accounting and general administrative procedures.
* Direct all plant maintenance functions including monitoring budget, planning work orders, scheduling work orders, and keeping records for plant activities, environmental correspondence, and unit evaluations.
* Supports the planning and execution of all major activities throughout the year and monitors variances.
* Assures that all work orders are performed on schedule and schedules are updated based on priority of work.
* Manage the PPA's, Interconnection agreements, and intercompany operating agreements.
* Develop and implement annual business plan for the facilities. Including the preparation and administration of annual capital and O&M budgets and financial performance forecasts as required.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including reporting.
* Thoroughly understand and strictly adhere to all policies, procedures, contracts, permits and other governing documents.
* Prepare monthly reports for internal and external stakeholders in order to provide updates on detailed facility financial and mechanical performance and reconcile actual performance to the business plan and original project Pro Forma.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Evaluates and directs the condition monitoring programs of plant equipment.
* Implementing and documenting modifications to the engines (Service Bulletins and Product Bulletins). This position is responsible for Outage Planning and Outage management, Evaluates and directs testing of plant equipment.
* Monitors all plant personnel to assure safety rules and OSHA regulations are followed and training requirements are adhered to.

What Is Required:
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of (8) eight years of experience in management, engineering, power generation or a related field
* Team player and demonstrated ability to effectively lead in such an environment.
* Strong understanding of the use of personal computers & MS Office.
* Proven leadership skills including coaching and motivating.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
* Knowledge of best maintenance practices.
* Knowledge of best safety practices particularly in power plant and shop environments.
* Skilled at comprehending company policies and processes.
* Strong technical skills relating to natural gas generation with an ability and desire to learn other technologies.
* Experience in leading and managing union and/or non-union employees in the construction, maintenance and operations of our generation facilities.
* This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
* This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

What Is Desired:
* Experience with GE aero derivative combustion turbines or Wartsila RICE units.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.