Mgr PG Mechanical Projects & Programs

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This position has been reposted and will remain open until filled

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The Power Generation Manager of Mechanical Projects leads a team of Project Managers and Professional Engineers to provide technical guidance and support, Regulatory Compliance support (NERC, TCEQ, ERCOT, Texas RE, State of Texas), Asset Program Development, and monitors direct reports while they perform their duties in support of the Power Plants. Interacts with plant management, contracted staff, and craft personnel to ensure their needs are met. Oversees the Mechanical Boiler Compliance and Welding Programs to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of power plant boilers. Interacts with outside vendors, suppliers, engineering consultants, etc. with the goal of achieving and surpassing targets set for mechanical projects and programs as described in the Business Plan document for Power Generation and the Capital and O&M budgets. Assignments are broad and complex in nature requiring originality, ingenuity, and leadership. This position uses specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise to recommend best practices and propose innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Experience in power plant mechanical systems, general power plant O&M processes, project management, budget and project schedule development, personnel management, and development, purchasing materials and services and managing vendors and contactors.

Experience managing highly complex projects and programs across within the electric generation business or utility industry.

Significant successful leadership experience, including leading projects, programs, and people.

A demonstrated ability to work effectively with business executives, leaders, with all levels of professionals, and with engineers, project managers and teams.

Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems.

Skill in verbal and written communication, including effectively communicating information to large audiences.

Skill in creating and delivering presentations before regulatory agencies and the public.

Skill in negotiation and influencing others.

Skill in effectively resolving conflicts.

Ability to articulate complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including staff, supervision, management, and executives.

Extensive experience partnering with Executives and business leaders to define and deliver value.

Exceptional skills at producing qualified business cases.

Experience leading and supporting Root Cause Analysis Teams.

Experience with Regulatory Compliance Standards.

Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Organizational development leadership and change skills.

Ability to clarify ambiguous information or instructions into actionable steps.

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment.

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.

Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands.

Competencies

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Working with Ambiguity

Communicates Effectively

Setting a Strategic Vision

Driving for Results

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university.

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.