VAC-6459 French Speaking HFO Power Plant O&M Manager

Our client is currently looking for qualified candidates to a fill position to manage one 40MW HFO plant, expanding to include seven additional Power Plants totalling 112MW.

• Highest project site level of oversite regarding power production and distribution operations to include electrical production efficiency, MV/LV electrical safety, documentation and record keeping.
• Attend meetings with both local and international Senior Leadership and give update/status reports for power plant and MV distribution systems.
• Assist with performing hands-on routine inspection, preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, troubleshoots, corrective and emergency repairs on generator sets and associated local control systems and SCADA system with computer servers and interface controllers in working order. Diagnose problems and then repair/replace defective parts as required.
• Assist with performing hands on electrical maintenance and repair of power production electrical and mechanical and auxiliary systems of power generation facilities.
• Assist with performing hands on inspects, operates, and maintains the paralleling and main medium voltage switchgear systems, with local and remote monitor and metering capabilities, SCADA and PLC control systems, alarm response to ensure maximum system reliability.
• Assist with performing hands on inspections, and tests fuel receiving and distribution system including tanks, pumps, leak detection, fuel distribution and inventory, scheduling orders, and reporting.
• Inspects operational activities for safety precautions and instructs employees against occupational hazards. Responsible for employee conduct and compliance with all safety policies, regulations and compliance with all OSHA and NFPA requirements.
• Coordinates environmental testing, required permitting and compliance activities with the local designated representative. Responsible for operation of the power generation facility within all environmental and regulatory requirements and constraints.
• Supervise, manage, and schedule multi-skilled level operations and maintenance team members, power generation operators, power generation mechanics and electrical switchgear and relay technicians and administrative/support personnel.
• Completes performance evaluations, implements training programs, addresses grievances, and administer disciplinary actions as required to subordinate multi-national employees.
• Reviews and approves employee timesheets.
• Assists with maintaining technical library and record-keeping which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibility.
• Responsible for facility custodianship of work area, hand, power, and shop tools.
• Responsible for department communications activities – attend/participate in department meetings Identify department risk/liability and develop work plans to manage ongoing risks as it relates to the operation of the power generation facilities, power delivery and power quality. Be able to articulate concerns and forward to Senior Leadership.
• Responds to emergency calls regarding power generation equipment breakdowns and unit outages. Ability to interpret and apply required corrective action with data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate responses to correct or resolve problems.
• Ensure required documentation/reporting is submitted in a timely manner.

• Attend/deliver daily Safety meetings/stand downs.
• Take ownership of Power Plant to ensure repairs, maintenance, overhauls, etc. are performed with utmost of quality/safety in mind and IAW manufactures service/maintenance recommendations.
• Accountability for power plant staff, tools, manuals, and equipment status-FMC/NMC.
• Operate/perform within the behavioral guidelines/policies/procedures.
• Perform internal Power Plant & MV Distribution audits for safety, contract compliance, environment compliance and overall power production/distribution efficiency.
• Schedule Power Plant employee work schedules (to include days off, R&R, etc) to ensure proper staffing is in place for efficient power plant operation and electrical safety.
• Reviews all power plant/MV distribution daily, weekly, monthly, annual reports and CDRLs prior to submission to Senior Leadership to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Enforces implementation of training programs, safety standards/practices, work ethics, company policies/procedures, etc.
• When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist with daily Power Plant operations to include bringing online/offline gensets, synchronizing/paralleling gensets, taking hourly generator readings, fueling in power plant environment, electrical distribution installation/maintenance, facility maintenance, housekeeping, etc.
• When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist with MV/LV electrical/Power Plant operations teams with installation/removal of electrical distribution equipment.
• Assist with request/retrieve service/maintenance/repair parts/components from Manufacturers and transport to powerplant service/repair location.
• Assist staff with acquiring repair parts/consumables by suppling Genset model data, part numbers, descriptions and technical oversight when required.
• Willingness to attend formal OEM specific genset and/or controls training.
• Ensure less experienced members of power plant operation team are performing services/minor repairs to high quality standards and IAW manufactures recommendations.
• Ensure power plant staff are performing service/maintenance/repair duties IAW Environmental/Hazmat policies and procedures

• Reports to Chief Operating Officer and/or Utilities Manager.

Qualifications:

·Must have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in managing, inspecting, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing multi-diesel driven generator power generation facilities with an output capacity of 5-85Mw or greater.

·A thorough knowledge of the mechanical and electrical makeup and operation of powered support systems, to include but not limited to their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components- Standard Diesel generators, Controls (genset synchronizing and paralleling, genset communication/monitoring systems) such as PULSE SCADA, Switchgear, protection relays, substations, cables, transformers, RMUs, etc.

·Able to show experience with inspection, testing, and repair components of electrical systems to include generators, transformers, transfer switches, switch gear, PLC controls, and fuel monitoring and delivery systems.

·Ability to follow troubleshooting procedures and use deductive reasoning to isolate the fault; and provide step by step feedback on all steps taking.

·Able to give specific verbal and written directions. Decisions made are covered by specific, well-established work methods and procedures.

·In the event problems arise, managers at this level are able take corrective action in accordance with instructions, processes, procedures as applicable to power production/distribution environments.

·Experience in providing prime power O&M Services to clients.

·Good clear communication skills.

Education:

·A high school diploma or GED plus related technical training.

·Valid drivers’ license from home of record.

·Must provide copies of training certificates in the Fundamentals of Electrical Safety based on NFPA 70E standards. This training must have been completed one year prior to the start of the contract.

·Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards for electrical and mechanical trades, related safety practices, and skill required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generator systems and equipment.

·Basic knowledge and trained with current certification of First Aid & CPR.

·Must rescue an injured victim from an electrical conductor.

·Must know Lockout/Tagout Procedures.

·Experience working in international work environments with expatriate and national colleagues.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

·Must possess current training and be able to demonstrate general knowledge of industrial safety and environmental regulations, including compliance with OSHA and NFPA70E requirements, personal protective equipment usage and lock out tag out procedures for electrical, mechanical and fluid systems and controls.

·Ability to read, comprehend/understand and apply information contained in manufacturer equipment manuals, facility document including drawings and specification, operation and maintenance manuals, standard operating and emergency response procedures, material safety data sheets, etc.

·Ability to interpret and apply required corrective action with data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate responses to correct or resolve problems.

·Specific understanding and knowledge of power generation equipment startup and shut down and basic equipment maintenance procedures as they relate to the power generation equipment and/or auxiliary operator.

·Experience using all types hand and power tools, shop equipment such as hydraulic presses, drill presses, hydraulic, electric or pneumatic lifting devices, etc.

·Experience using all types of measuring devices such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial bore gauges, etc.

·Experienced in working with other technical staff.

·Must be able to demonstrate strong personnel management skills.

·Proactive nature and strong interpersonal skills in collaborating, communicating and working with (1) Other senior managers and staff (to include Site management team), (2) Local and International subcontractors; and (3) Local officials as required.

·Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling and working outdoors. Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.

·Must have knowledge of use and proper application of Personal Protective Equipment.

·Must have oral and written communication skills sufficient to produce employee evaluations and written reports for upper management and to brief upper management on project status.

·Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required, high level is preferred.

 Years of Experience:

·Minimum 3 years as Power Plant O&M Manager

·Provide Certificates and/or willingness to attend formal training

Managing a team of 6-14 Engineers

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply