Plant Operations Manager Jobs

• Plans general work assignments; instructs and trains subordinate employees in job duties; gives necessary assistance and advice to employee in their work problems in order to maintain maximum efficiency and safety in operation of the plant
• Remains well informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in the electric and water utility field by attending seminars, etc., and by reading numerous technical trade publications and pursuing studies on own initiative
• Implements internal operating or administrative procedures compatible with company policies, operating instructions, and directives; develops time standard that applies to new or current operations; prepares and assists in establishing direct and indirect labor, overhead, overtime and other cost goals for organizational units or programs and maintains data by which to measure control costs
• Ensures that regular plant inspections are conducted; supervises safety training, accident investigation, and other activities for stimulating and maintaining interest in safety
• Initiates and coordinates a communications program that will facilitate understanding of the objectives, policies, and activities of the plant and which will promote a well informed and coordinated organization
• Prepares annual budget item requests; initiates and checks purchase orders for needed equipment and materials; ensures that sufficient material and inventory is requisitioned; initiates or approves performance reports and reviews job evaluations
• Ensures that the proper amount and quality of materials, tools, and supplies are on hand to assure economical and efficient operations
• Develops emergency plans and ensures effective implementation when needed to assure continuity of service, the protection of plant personnel, and the protection of the public in the event of fire, natural disasters, or other conditions that could adversely affect the normal operations of the plant
• Determines the need for, initiates, and coordinates training programs internally and with external organizations to develop the personnel resources of the Authority to meet future needs for management of technical skills; evaluates the effectiveness of such training
• Ensures that switches, valves, etc., for equipment being worked on are properly tagged with appropriate information, and that all safety precautions have been complied with to protect the equipment and personnel from damage or injury
• Assigns and directs the daily work assignments of the Operations Department
• Performs inspection tours to observe operations and operating condition of station equipment; checks operating gauges, charts, and records; inspects "housekeeping" conditions; ensures that all equipment is operating satisfactorily and is loaded efficiently and safely
• Implement changes necessary for good operations and reports abnormal conditions and unusual situations to the Plant Operations Superintendent
• Investigates and inspects mechanical and electrical equipment, in or out of service, in order to maintain familiarity with equipment and to ensure coordination of plant generation
• Assists in planning and scheduling work of the Production Operations department; works with plant maintenance personnel and other required personnel in scheduling equipment outages
• Determines cause of unusual or improper operations and operating condition and equipment failure; takes necessary action to prevent recurrence
• Ensures the maintenance of the appropriate files of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices associated with plant maintenance
• Processes complaints or grievances and counsels employees; evaluates employees work performance and make recommendations for improving and upgrading their skills. Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures
• Records and computes budgeted and actual expenses, and prepares charts and reports to provide management with budget and expenditure controls and measurements; maintains files and records of estimates, budgets, and expenditures on power and desalination units
• Informs Power Plant Superintendent of operations problems and coordinates their solutions; assigns priorities to work performed; inspects safety system during major unit outages

• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with employees, colleagues, and the general public
• Knowledge of the rules, safety practices, and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to demonstrate and understand the necessity and desire to provide continuous services of power and water to consumers
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the activities of technical and supervisory personnel engaged in a variety of plant maintenance functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; knowledge of the engineering discipline required to properly maintain all plant equipment.
• Ability to inspect, review and recommend changes in plant operations policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct the preparation of and to review detailed records and reports relating to power generation.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from complex blueprints and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of the functions and operations of diesel and steam electric power generating plant equipment and machinery
• Ability to establish maintenance schedules and to adjust such schedules as plant conditions warrant.

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full time employees.

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Holidays
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Government Employees Retirement System (GERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan