CPS Energy · 2 hours ago
Mgr Plant Engineering
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCPS Energy is a company committed to enhancing the lives of the communities it serves through various engineering and operational roles. The Mgr Plant Engineering position involves managing and directing all Plant Engineering and instrumentation/controls duties for the Power Plants, focusing on optimizing performance and providing technical support.
EnergyLogisticsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manages plant engineering and instrumentation/controls teams
Analyzes, evaluates operations, maintenance and performance levels in the plant environment to develop programmatic engineering changes to improve plant performance
Makes recommendations to improve employee health and safety to support a zero accident/incident rate goal
Develops equipment specifications, contractual agreements and performs project management activities such as outage planning and execution
Works closely with Power Generation Central Services team and provides engineering support for operations and maintenance by formulating and implementing technical solutions for improved plant performance
Responds to operations, maintenance and project needs; provides lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation, optimizes resource use and maximizes reliable power generation and revenue
Directs department activities to support maintenance in troubleshooting the causes of repetitive failures and unusual events such as unit deratings or trips
Identifies and incorporates new ideas and technologies for project development
Recommends economically viable projects
Initiates, implements and completes project work as assigned or otherwise
Conducts employee performance reviews for all direct reports
Mentors and assists in the development of direct reports to assume roles of increasing responsibility
Oversees tests that analyze design, feasibility, operation, equipment condition and performance of the facility
Confers with other Engineers, Management and Plant Personnel to develop mitigation plans, design modifications, operational changes and changes in maintenance practices and/or new system implementation to prevent repetitive failures and/or improve plant performance
Confers with other Engineers and personnel to resolve malfunctions, review system performance, oversee repairs and improvements and review operating characteristics of all plant systems
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Professional engineer license
Extensive experience in power generation operations, maintenance, and engineering
Extensive experience in power generation projects and programs development and implementation
Extensive experience with building power generation related engineering dashboards and other analysis tools
Extensive root cause analysis training and experience implementing in power generation related events
General knowledge of current CPS Energy accounting methods and principles, Capital and O&M
Ability to use the plant DCS controls and other operating/monitoring/control systems
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Ability to manage multiple projects in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous re-prioritization as determined by operational situations that arise daily
Ability to delegate assignments to appropriate parties
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university
Preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field from an accredited university
Proficient working knowledge of SAP system and most SAP transactions
Company
CPS Energy
CPS Energy is the nation’s largest municipally owned natural gas and electric company, providing safe.
Founded in 1860
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rudy Garza
President & CEO
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