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Date: Nov 22, 2019

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

CPS Energy is seeking a Director to work with both new generation technology and traditional fossil fleet.

GRADE: EXEC

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Posted until filled

Position Summary

Leads a shared services organization providing Technical Support, Work Management, Project Management, Contractor Services, and Inspection Services for CPS Energy Power Plants. As functional process owner will establish, train and employ standardized procedures and practices for specific services and delivery support of plant operations, maintenance, and capital improvement work in accordance with industry best practices. The incumbent will work closely with Power Generation leadership to define clear measures of success and provide regular performance reporting.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead assigned Power Generation central support teams – Technical Support, Work Management, Project Management, Contractor Services, and Inspection Services to deliver best value products and services in a timely manner to meet business / plant needs.
Establish working alliances with stakeholders to facilitate seamless communication, consultation and issues resolution.
Work closely with plant leaders to identify and implement Shared Services support activities and initiatives in furtherance of plant and power generation objectives.
Identify key performance measures for assigned teams and implement team-specific scorecard performance reporting.
Conduct annual team assessments with stakeholders and team input to evaluate team performance relative to established standards. Identify, train and implement changes needed to achieve best in class team performance.
Work with individual employees to identify development needs and actively sponsor training and improvement initiatives using People & Culture provided tools.
Work with employee teams to evaluate performance and sponsor improvement training and initiatives.
Actively participate in skill development training and initiatives to support business needs and performance improvement objectives.
Prepare clear, well-structured reports and presentations.
Regularly refine performance objectives and roles & responsibilities for each functional area to support continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and technical direction for assigned programs and initiatives.
Employ communication methods with internal and external stakeholders that facilitate efficient information exchange and permit timely resolution of issues.
Establish reporting processes that clearly account for performance and provide transparency into the processes employed.
Demonstrate best value decision-making based on commercial and technical considerations.
Develop and maintain solid working knowledge of generation technology, commercial markets and regulatory requirements.
Effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Demonstrated ability to perform advanced computations and analysis and apply results to projects and processes.
Actively promote and maintain a culture of respectful compliance – Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory.
Establish, implement and adherence to Business Plans and Budgets for all assigned areas.
Maintain functional and milestone controls for all assigned areas.
Effectively oversee implementation of, and conformance with CPS Energy procedures, practices and controls.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Experience in plant operations or maintenance experience and demonstrated industrial leadership experience.

Experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions for Capital Projects.

Strong coaching / mentoring skills including process implementation training and testing.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to perform advanced computations and analysis and apply results to projects and processes

Actively promote and maintain a culture of respectful compliance – Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory.

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

Ability to read, understand, analyze and make service level and supply agreements with contractors / suppliers

Ability to direct multiple activities in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous re-prioritization as determined by operational and maintenance situations that arise daily.

Working knowledge of work management systems such as – SAP, Maximo, etc.

Working knowledge of PI applications, GADS performance reporting

Ability to delegate assignments to appropriate parties.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Demonstrate best value decision-making based on commercial and technical considerations

Capable of preparing clear, well-structured reports and presentations

Possess a valid driver’s license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPSE policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations

Understanding of applicable environmental and regulatory permits and limits.

Ability to read, understand and use drawings, specifications and regulatory statutes and references

Familiar w/ all electrical, mechanical, controls, instrumentation, & civil components & equipment including but not limited to: turbines, boilers, boiler feed pump, digital control systems, generators, transformers, valves, motors, fans, switch gear, etc.

Familiar with unit operations, maintenance, heat rates, component condition monitoring

Familiar with combustion turbines, combined cycles, gas steam, coal and coal handling, coal generation plants and coal handling equipment

Preferred Qualifications

PE registration/ State of Texas Preferred
PMP Certification preferred

Competencies

Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance

Developing Talent

Driving Projects to Completion

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Coordinating Project Activities

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Required Certifications

Working Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and wet or humid conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles,

potential risk of electrical shock & vibration requiring the use of personal protective equipment and engineering controls to avoid injury. Operating plant environment including working at heights on platforms & in confined spaces accessible only by ladder

in high & low ambient temperature areas, in high noise, and low light areas while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail

despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen for long period of time. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights on elevated platforms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, operate devices, tools or controls, & reach with hands & arms

Must be willing to tolerate awkward and stretched positions while stooping, crouching, or kneeling. Must be able to lift 45 pounds overhead and 75 pounds from the floor to 36 inches.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color distinction with vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & the ability to adjust focus.

Noise levels are moderately loud & may vary in various areas of the plant site. Must be able to work around high voltage, have manual dexterity & ability to efficiently manipulate keyboards. Capable of wearing respirators & working in dusty environment

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
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