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Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) · 1 day ago

Director Electric Production Operations & Maintenance

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$159K/yr - $238K/yr

4+ years exp

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has been providing essential water and electric services for over a century. The Director of Electric Production Operations & Maintenance will oversee the efficient operation of power generation facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop, administer, and monitor capital and O&M budgets to support generation goals while maintaining cost control and operational efficiency

Ensure the maximum availability of all equipment at all Power Stations by:

Ensure maximum economy of operations by monitoring unit efficiencies and optimizing operations to meet dispatching requirements

Assure safety in the execution of operations and maintenance activities by

Ensure all generation facilities operate in full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Coordinate with internal environmental teams and external agencies as needed

Coordinate with internal departments to ensure optimal use of labor, equipment, and financial resources across all generation sites

Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of services and materials

Ensure power station operations comply with all insurance requirements by monitoring standards and implementing corrective actions as needed

Ensure comprehensive emergency response plans are established, regularly updated, and effectively communicated to all personnel to maintain readiness for operational or safety incidents

Oversee fuel supply management and ensure the accurate and timely submission of all required federal regulatory reports

Foster a high-performing and motivated workforce by ensuring equal opportunity in hiring and promotion, supporting employee training and development, and administering performance evaluations and discipline fairly and consistently in alignment with Board policy

Qualification

Coal-fired power generationElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringOperations managementRegulatory compliancePlanningSchedulingMultitaskingEmployee engagement

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution

5 years related work experience in coal-fired electric generation

An equivalent to 10 years of technical experience in a coal-fired power plant operations and 4 years in management, with post-secondary education preferred

Possess extensive interdisciplinary knowledge in operations and maintenance aspects of coal-fired power plants

Knowledge and understanding of power plant theory of operations

Required expertise in planning, scheduling, and multitasking across diverse issues, and effectively engaging with both union and non-union employees

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Best benefits package in greater Kansas City

Company

Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU)

As a not-for-profit public utility, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric service in the Kansas City, Kansas area since 1909.

Founded in 1909

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

501-1000 employees