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JERA Americas · 8 hours ago

Senior Vice President Power Operations - CPGO Group

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

JERA Americas is seeking a Senior Vice President of Power Operations to join their senior leadership team. The role involves overseeing the operation and maintenance of thermal generation and renewable energy facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and managing operational activities within the CPGO Group.

EnergyOil and Gas

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Power plant operationsRegulatory compliance3rd party O&M ContractsMajor Maintenance Service AgreementsElectric wholesale market rulesMechanical aptitudeElectrical aptitudeFinancial skillsEthical conductEntrepreneurial spiritManagement discretionCommunication proficiencyTeam-oriented

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

Company

JERA Americas

JERA Americas is an energy company. It is a sub-organization of JERA.

Founded in 2004

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://jeraamericascareers.com

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