Job Summary With overall guidance and direction from the Division Manager, the Generation Maintenance Manager manages Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ) power plant maintenance at Roland C. Dansby Power Plant and Atkins Power Plant.
Roland C. Dansby Power Plant a natural gas-fired resource for Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ). The power plant is a three-unit power plant consisting of a 110MW gas-fired steam turbine and two 48MW simple-cycle gas turbines with a total capacity of 206MW. The Atkins Power Plant consists of a single simple-cycle gas turbine with a total capacity of 18 MW. These power plants acts as a physical hedge for BTU’s power supply and is used as a peaking to intermediate resource.
Essential Job Functions - Coordinates, monitors, and supervises the maintenance of the electric power plant.
- Manages assigned plant personnel, performing duties such as interviewing; hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee issues.
- Supervises and encourages safety of all workers as part of the safety program.
- Coordinates and monitors contractors completing maintenance on BTU Generation equipment.
- Participates in purchasing activities such as developing scope of work, submitting bid requests, evaluating bids and coordinating with contractors/suppliers.
- Provides the Division Manager with technical information and advice regarding present and future electric power plant operating and maintenance requirements.
- Applies engineering principles in plant design, modification, maintenance, and operation.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.
- Develops and modifies procedures as necessary to maintain compliance.
- Develops and reviews plant procedures.
- Recommends and develops capital power plant improvement projects.
- Assists in developing the division’s budget.
- Administers operational support, maintenance, and capital budget for the electric power plant.
- Remains on call 24 hours a day for electric power plant problems.
- Responds to call outs at plant for events such as failed starts, unit trips, equipment failures, and weather emergencies.
- Performs related duties as designated by Division Manager.
- Responds regularly and promptly to work.
Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a similar field of study plus at least four (4) years of directly related experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree plus at least six (6) years of directly related experience; OR an Associate’s degree/Trade degree with major coursework in electrical or mechanical engineering or closely related field of study plus at least eight (8) years of power plant experience or related utility experience
- Some previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience is required as determined by the department.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, training, and certification may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
