Plant Manager

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: The Plant Manager is responsible for all day to day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the Biomass Projects for GRP at their Franklin County and Madison County Plants. The Manager is responsible for the efficient, economical and safe operation of Project Equipment, Capital Equipment and Project Work Force. Manages all areas of responsibility consistent with Site Procedures, the O&M Agreement, Owner's Plan of Operations, Energy Services Agreement, governmental requirements, and good utility practices. Communicates regularly with immediate superior and the Owner's Project Director for information exchange, consultation, guidance and required approvals.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

·  Provide leadership for both sites to operate the plants safety and environmentally compliant within the target capacity factors for each location. Spend time working in person with the Franklin and Madison Plant’s Operations Managers and their workforce. Also, work with the Owner regarding annual budgets to operate the facility, along with development and updating of 5-year capital plans.
·  Manage Project Work Force in the performance of assigned duties.
·  Coordinate with Operator's Corporate Personnel Department regarding the hiring or termination of Operator Project personnel.
·  Oversee training of Operator Project personnel in the safe operation and maintenance of Project and Capital Equipment.
·  Promote personnel safety and professional growth through written procedures and on-going training programs.
·  Ensure that the information contained in Site Procedure BNY-16, Work Rules, is available to all Operator Project personnel and that when necessary, appropriate disciplinary action is administered in a fair and consistent manner.
·  Analyze and make recommendations regarding appropriate and efficient Project Work Force staffing levels. Responsible for timely reporting as required by Site Procedures, the O&M Agreement, and governmental requirements.
·  Ensure prompt and timely exchange of information to appropriate parties regarding all items of interest to the Project (for example: safety, efficiency, availability, reliability, economics, Project betterment and extended life).
·  Responsible for the planning, scheduling and performance of all Project related subcontractor work.
·  Plan unit outages (must fit dispatching needs) and prepare operating shift schedules to accommodate Project operation and scheduled maintenance.
·  Prepare budgets and control operating expense at or below budgeted levels. Assist in development, ongoing revision, maintenance and accuracy of Site Procedures as well as oversee implementation and monitor compliance.
·  Organize and implement equipment and system commissioning, operational and maintenance history files in order to identify developing trends and permit correction of degrading equipment performance.
·  To maximize Project capacity factor, availability, performance and efficiency.
·  Set Project operating goals for the above. Review operating and maintenance data on a continuing basis.
·  Investigate equipment problems and make the necessary corrections promptly.
·  Identify potential design changes in equipment, cycle improvements, and/or procedures.
·  Take the necessary action to obtain information and engineering assistance which may be required to operate the Project efficiently and at the highest possible output consistent with equipment life.
·  Work with Operator and Owner representatives to identify, procure and maintain spare parts and inventory consistent with the goals of the Project.
·  Inform the applicable contractual parties of all progress, potential problems and significant events pertaining to Project Equipment, Capital Equipment, and the Project Work Force.
·  Maintain adequate records and confidentiality regarding:
·  Personnel performance Salary administration and OT experienced by the staff.
·  Individual equipment performance and maintenance.
·  History - unit output.
·  Responsible to properly ensure adherence to the provisions of any Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with the Project. Ensure compliance with Energy Services Agreement (if applicable) with emphasis on maximizing profits and minimizing penalties.
·  Responsible to their immediate supervisor to ensure that they comply with the Environmental Compliance Program and that they have taken all reasonable precautions to prevent incidents of noncompliance by themselves or on the part of others. They shall further be responsible to immediately report to their supervisor any known or suspected violations to the environmental program or any situation they suspect could lead to a violation.
·  Responsible to their immediate supervisor to ensure development of a safety program that complies with all Federal and State requirements. They shall also be responsible to appoint in writing a Site Safety/Environmental Coordinator to administer the safety program.
·  Develop parameters for an employee incentive program.
·  Ensure that proper personal hygiene is required for all employees Responsible to ensure good public/community relations on behalf of Owner and Operator.
·  Responsible to maintain confidentiality of information available to the position.
·  Perform all duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor to this position, but not specifically stated in this description.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Plant Manager reports to the Veolia Division Vice President of Operations, and supervises the Plant Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Engineering and Administrative Managers. The Plant Manager is the single point of contact between Veolia and the Owner on all matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the plant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include: possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.).

Position requires extended working hours, call outs to trouble shoot problems and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·  Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent required.
·  10+ years of power plant, with Biomass Experience preferred or similar experience required.
·  At least 3 years’ experience supervising technical, supervisory and administrative personnel. Strong leadership and motivational skills required.

Additional Information

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 or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.