Steam Plant Manager

A successful candidate for this position is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a strong commitment to deadlines and teamwork, is process-oriented with a high sense of ownership, possesses a keen intellectual curiosity, and has a solid foundation in plant management.

Position Description:

• Provides first line management and supervision for all plant supervisory and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee the implementation of strategic plans, programming, and steam plant production strategies, to ensure the reliable and economic delivery of steam to customers.
• Plan and organize all facets of the day-to-day operations to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and company policies and operating procedures.
• Ensure operation and maintenance activities generally conform to fiscal, budgetary, planning objectives and assist with the development of budgets and/or capital planning.
• Supervise plant personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution, evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions, motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Manage and oversee the operation, maintenance and repairs of associated infrastructure systems, such as water supply, natural gas, electrical, steam and condensate.
• Assist in the creation of short and long-term operating plans that include projections for fuel, electricity, and water use, maintenance plans, and capital plans.
• Analyzes department operations, implements and executes optimized economic operating plans, and make recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of safety and environmental programs, to include training and reporting, to ensure departmental compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responsible for the management of outside vendors and contractors
• Participates in the development of objectives and policies designed to maximize efficiency and economy in the operation of equipment and production services.
• Oversee the implementation of major and minor renovation, renewal, and capital projects.
• May serve on various company planning and policy making committees.
• Partner with HR to ensure that the CBA is followed.
• May be required to travel for training and/or other company business. This includes travel by private automobile, commercial airlines, and other public transportation.
• Will be required to effectively interface with regulatory, business and customer representatives consistent with company's corporate objectives.
• May be required to operate company equipment (e.g. forklift)
• May be required to perform other duties and projects as directed.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• City of Seattle Steam Engineer's license or the demonstrated ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree, High School diploma or GED Equivalent, and a minimum of 5-years of full-time supervisory experience within a steam plant
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, boiler operation, electrical, potable water, electrical and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Skilled in capital, operations, and maintenance planning.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Experienced in working with district energy systems preferred
• Experienced in working in a unionized environment preferred
• Budget preparation and fiscal management knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of utility plant engineering and operations