Director Power Plant Management

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

National Grid is hiring a Director, Power Plant Management. This position is required to be in-person daily.

Job Purpose

Manage the short and long-term performance of electric generating station for safety, reliability, economic performance, and regulatory compliance

Key Accountabilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the plant in order to ensure safety, maximize efficiency, minimize forced outages, meet electric system reliability needs and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards (e.g. EPA, NYSDEC, MARSEC, NERC, NERC-CIP, and applicable local agencies)
• Establish, monitor, control and report operating and capital expense budgets (annual and 5 year) to optimize station performance in line with economic objectives defined in Strategic Business Plans
• Lead operational process activities in order to achieve high productivity, low costs, and efficient work practices and to ensure compliance with National Grid policies and procedures
• Achieve excellence in safety performance associated with all plant activities.  Work collaboratively to identify and respond appropriately to any potential hazards, incidents or circumstances that impact the safety, wellbeing and working environment of National Grid employees and contractors.
• Translate company safety and risk management objectives into plant policies, processes, and procedures that minimize failure rates of equipment and ensure compliance with SHE, regulatory, and operational standards
• Plan and lead plant maintenance efforts to achieve budget and performance objectives
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain positive relationships with government officials, local agencies, and residents in communities near plant in order to effectively manage stakeholder needs
• Implement collective bargaining agreements with labor unions to ensure continued production minimise any labor-related Interruptions
• Lead performance management of all employees and build an inclusive environment. This includes:  performance reviews, goal-setting, production goals, disciplinary action, career development and succession planning.  As a people manager your job is to:
  • Build a trusting team environment
  • Be clear on what needs to be done, why, when and by whom.
  • Make change happen
  • Make sure you and the team takes ownership to deliver as promised
  • Support, challenge and develop every member of the team
• Manage Capital projects from inception through implementation ensuring all engineering and applicable code requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering discipline a must (professional engineering designation preferred)
• In-depth technical knowledge of the maintenance and operation of power plant systems, equipment, and work methods achieved through 10 or more years in the operation and maintenance of electric generating facilities
• In-depth knowledge of MARSEC and NERC-CIP, and environmental regulations
• In-depth knowledge of National Grid’s Power Supply Agreement with LIPA
• Familiarity with NY ISO rules and New York energy market
• Knowledge of corporate accounting and financial processes