Directly responsible for leadership and oversight of the plant operations. . Instill a culture consistence with Talen Energy values that empowers employees to excel and be their very best.. This includes budget preparation and management; establishing and measuring station operational performance objectives (consistent with Company and regulatory requirements); training, development and evaluation of management and bargaining unit personnel; initiating resolution of technical and personnel issues to attain optimum plant operations and communicating effectiveness of each of these items and any Departmental or Company initiated programs.
Essential Functions
Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the plant operations team and work seamlessly with maintenance and engineering teams. This includes day to day supervision, individual coaching /development, goal setting, and performance management.
Ensure the safety of all personnel by maintaining safety as a core value and top priority at all times.
Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations; take immediate steps to resolve any issues which cause or could cause non-compliance. Be aware and informed of all limits and reporting requirements.
Facilitates the strategic activities and initiatives for the station. Acts as the point person who coordinates the other major departments at the station to achieve an "Operation's Led" organization.
In the absence of the plant manager, assumes responsibilities of the Plant Manager for continuity of operation.
During an emergency, assumes the primary command and control for all site level responses.
Ensure that all personnel are adequately trained to perform their job duties. Develop training materials and staff the training department as needed to maintain accurate operating procedures.
Work closely with commercial team to maximize revenue by communicating known generation risks having the units available to operate to meet the power market demand.
Lead bargaining unit employees, ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the applicable labor agreement, instill continuous improvement.
Responsible for O&M budget..
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years directly related experience with at least 3 years in a plant environment.
BS/BA degree preferred or equivalent experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven ability to lead people and coach for continuous improvement
Basic knowledge of industrial safety.
Thorough understanding of power plant or industrial operations.
Good grasp of steam cycle thermodynamics.
Good communication skills and ability to work with people.
Ability to work in pressure situations.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively set priorities
Knowledge of power station financials and ability to develop and effectively manage budgets.
Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own and operate approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.
Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this significant opportunity, as data centers serving artificial intelligence increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.
We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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