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APS Group · 6 days ago

Manager, Generation Engineering & Capital Projects

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

APS is Arizona's largest and longest-serving energy provider, dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future. The Manager of Generation Engineering & Capital Projects will lead engineering and project management efforts for gas and oil power plants, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while optimizing plant performance and exploring new technologies.

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Responsibilities

Direct professional engineering and project management efforts across multiple disciplines for power plant projects

Manage budgeting, scheduling, economic evaluations, and construction activities to ensure efficient project execution

Collaborate with management, plant production, planning, environmental, and safety teams to align engineering efforts with business goals

Lead engineering studies and analysis to drive efficiency, reliability, and compliance in power plant operations

Research and recommend new technologies to improve plant performance and operational sustainability

Ensure that all engineering and capital project activities adhere to industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards

Optimizes Plant Operations by directing multi-disciplined engineering services including design, construction, start-up support for both O&M and capital projects

Selects, develops and retains a highly skilled multi-disciplined engineering team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities

Oversees department administration, budgeting and contracting functions; integrates with company/plant engineering, accounting, regulatory agencies and corporate relations

Maintains a high awareness and understanding of business improvement opportunities and technology trends

May manage the design of electrical and control systems

Responds to maintenance and operational problems on a 24-hour basis

May manage the daily operation of Morgan Lake Dam and the plant ash ponds including providing Professional Engineer certification to the New Mexico State Engineer (Four Corners only)

May manage the operation of the plant-wide voice and data communication systems including wiring and handsets, programming of telecommunication switches, purchasing of telecommunication hardware, and monitoring of associated costs to ensure reliable plant information services (Four Corners only)

May manage large capital expenditures and budgets; integrates with plant/company budget targets and goals; ensures reliable communication with company management through effective cost and schedule control

May manage and support the Fleet System Health Program; works with plant management staff to continue development of a robust System Health Program

May provide on-site technical consultation on an as needed basis to support the needs of plant operations and outages; responds to maintenance and operational problems on a 24-hour basis

May support the development of outage schedules and development of a three-year long-range forecast

May administer the fleet Alarm Management, Battery and Relay Programs

May administer the Fatigue Management Program

Qualification

Power generation experienceEngineering leadershipRegulatory complianceProject managementMechanical engineeringCivil engineeringElectrical engineeringInstrumentation engineeringCollaborationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

A four-year bachelor's degree in engineering or related applied science discipline (see approved list) from an ABET accredited institution, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution or an ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

Eight (8) years of experience in engineering positions

Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role position involving the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the work and performance of subordinates

Detailed technical knowledge of power plant engineering, operations, and maintenance

Have extensive experience in power generation, gas & oil plant operations, or capital project management

Possess strong expertise in mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation engineering for power facilities

Demonstrate strategic leadership in managing complex engineering projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams

Are well-versed in compliance, safety standards, and environmental regulations for power generation

Have a proven track record of implementing new technologies and optimizing plant performance

Excel in collaboration, problem-solving, and driving operational excellence

Preferred

Working knowledge of environmental requirements, OSHA, information technology and labor regulatory/contract requirements relative to the operation of an electric generation station

Solid leadership, project management and business knowledge, performance, interpersonal/communications skills

Professional Engineer registration