The Operations Support Manager (Electrical) is responsible for managing and supporting control, electrical, instrument, information management and automation systems of plant equipment, primarily transformers, high voltage breakers, generators, relays and protective systems.
Essential Job Functions:
• Managing the implementation of O&M activities at new plants and monitor the instrument, control, maintenance programs of electrical equipment at each of Tenaska plants
• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and identifying areas of improvement for each plant including reliability, availability, and energy efficiency
• Responsible for interfacing with various levels of management and plant staff positions to set priorities, identify potential areas of improvement, and facilitate technical skills improvement throughout the organization
• Provide operations, maintenance, and engineering support for the various facilities as needed
• Implement long range planning for fleet electrical equipment with regard to maintenance, performance optimization initiatives, evaluation of emerging technologies, and assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of projects in support of business objectives
• Review and standardize electrical maintenance practices across fleet of plants
• Provide support to plants in diagnosing problems and improving performance of electrical equipment, control, and protective systems to minimize costs, maximize capacity, and improve efficiency
• Develop and facilitate continuous process improvement techniques and methodologies throughout Tenaska to achieve operational efficiencies and demonstrate measurable, sustainable results
• Monitor electrical equipment maintenance activities to assure that “Best In Class” maintenance techniques are implemented
• Coordinate with Asset Management department to resolve issues surrounding the PPAs and power customers at each site
• Complete special projects as required by the Vice President of Operations
• Reliable, predictable and dependable attendance is a requirement.
Education/Experience/Skills:
• BS in electrical engineering
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the maintenance and operations high voltage electrical equipment
• Demonstrated skills in high voltage electrical operations, maintenance, control, and protective systems
• History of development of innovative and creative problem solving approaches to improving various aspects of facility performance
• Must have strong leadership, motivational, and communication (oral and written) skills.
About Tenaska:
Tenaska is far more than just an energy company. It is the energy company at the forefront of developing innovative and revolutionary solutions to our country’s energy and environmental needs. As such, Tenaska offers the talented technical professional career and lifestyle advantages unmatched by our competitors:
• Tenaska is a well-established, high energy, entrepreneurial company with successful business interests throughout the U.S. and in Canada. Forbes and Fortune magazines recently ranked Tenaska as 24th and 25th, respectively, among the largest privately-held U.S. companies. As an independent employee-owned company, we pursue opportunities that make good business sense rather than answer to stock market trends.
• For more than 20 years, Tenaska has maintained a stable and growing workforce because we are able to focus on long-term objectives, not just the next business quarter. Innovation, productivity and ethical values are important to our culture. Our employees are encouraged to contribute their talents and ideas, and in turn, are rewarded with a compensation and benefits package that you would expect from an industry leader.
Business Profile:
Tenaska is a growing energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates non-utility generation and cogeneration plants. We also market natural gas, biofuels and electric power, and provide risk management services. Tenaska’s gas marketing affiliate is among the top 10 natural gas marketers in the U.S. and Canada. We are involved in asset acquisition, fuel supply, gas exploration, production and transportation systems, and electric transmission development. Tenaska has developed approximately 9,000 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity and company affiliates operate and manage 10 power plants in six states and one foreign country, totaling more than 6,800 MW of generating capacity. Tenaska Capital Management, LLC, another affiliate, is the manager of private equity fund investments, including nine power plants (totaling approximately 5,400 MW), gas storage facilities, and transmission infrastructure construction and maintenance operations. For more information, visit our Web site at www.tenaska.com.
Tenaska offers a competitive salary plus annual bonus with excellent benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan, Section 125 plan, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. EOE