JERA Americas · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President Power Operations - CPGO Group
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJERA Americas is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations who will play a crucial role in the senior leadership team and O&M business strategy development. This role involves overseeing the safe and compliant operation of thermal generation and renewable energy facilities, managing O&M agreements, and supporting business development initiatives.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Possess intimate knowledge of OSHA performance metrics and industry EHS programs and benchmarks
Ensure that each JERA facility is operated and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Manage 3rd party O&M Agreements for each facility and ensure that the terms of each agreement are followed and compliant with corporate requirements, rules and regulations
Ensure all reports and submittals required under the terms of the project contracts including O&M Agreements are prepared and submitted in a compliant manner
Ensure each facility maintains compliance with all policies, procedures, market rules, and commercial obligations
Support JERA policy development and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and commercial commitments
Coordinate with and manage internal and external legal resources as needed to manage the business
Lead the CPGO Group operational activities and ensure adequate bench strength for acquisition, development, and merger activities consistent with Jera America’s Business Plan
Review coaching, training, and development programs for each facility to ensure appropriate skill sets are maintained. This includes the implementation and scheduling of training programs that cover operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory areas
Implement and oversee process improvements and identify and track key performance indicators at both the plant and corporate level
Participate and support JERA business development initiatives and plant due diligence efforts as required Work closely with the management of Jera NEX to support its business initiatives as needed to ensure compliance with JERA America’s contractual obligations
Participate in strategic planning and annual budgeting process for the JERA CPGO group, review and provide timely comments on each facility Operating Plan and Budget including CAPEX planning
Ensure submittal of weekly, monthly, and annual reports required for management review and partnership evaluation
Prepare for and present at the Board of Director level and Jera Senior Management
Assist and execute other duties as may be assigned by the CPGO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or commensurate relevant power generation experience is required
Minimum ten years' experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager or Maintenance Manager in a utility scale IPP power generating facility
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, mathematics as related to thermal and renewable power generation
Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs and Senior Management presentations
Excellent technical, conceptual, and financial skills to support plant budgeting cycles and development/acquisition opportunities
Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals, leading the CPGO Operations Group
Must be able to travel both within the United States, Japan and internationally to meet with facility, and corporate, vendors and partners
Preferred
Proficient broad-based knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance and regulatory compliance
Thorough comprehension and negotiation of 3rd party O&M Contracts
Thorough comprehension of Major Maintenance Service Agreements with OEMs and third parties and understanding market trends
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to get things done under pressure with short timelines
Desire to work in team-oriented Japanese culture
Business Acumen
Knowledge of electric wholesale market rules and regulations
Communication Proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Demonstrated management discretion and confidentiality
Company
JERA Americas
JERA Americas is an energy company. It is a sub-organization of JERA.
201-500 employees
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