Power Plant Manager I - Current Austin Energy Employees Only

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Business, Construction Science or in a field related to the job, plus five {5) years of experience in operations and maintenance of a power generating plant, a combined heat and power plant, or other utility scale operation or related industrial facility, including three (3) years of experience which were in a leadership role including supervisory responsibilities.
• Relevant experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The purpose of the job is to oversee and manage the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the on-site Decker power plant, ensuring efficient and effective performance. This includes overseeing the development and management of both O&M and capital improvement project ( CIP ) budgets, establishing project priorities, and monitoring performance measures. The role involves ensuring adherence to regulations, optimizing plant operations, and coordinating schedules for O&M deadlines and CIP project timelines. Additionally, the job involves overseeing asset management, maintaining critical spare parts inventory, and managing training and development for plant personnel to improve efficiency and meet operational goals.

Critical:

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal history background check.

NERC
This position will require yearly NERC Clearance
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Power plant is a 24/7 operation. Work hours may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after core hours of operation, holidays, and weekends.
Job Close Date 03/26/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Decker Power Plant - 1101 Fallwell Ln., Del Valle, TX 78617 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the operation and management of utility scale combined cycle and aero derivative combustion turbine generators.
• Experience with the operation and management of PW - FT4 combustion turbines and generators including associated OEM or other third-party support agreements.
• Knowledge and experience with wholesale power markets with specific knowledge of the ERCOT market preferred
• Experience with regulations applicable to power generation facilities, with specific knowledge of TCEQ and NERC requirements preferred.
• Experience managing O&M and CIP budget performance

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Provides direction and guidance on design, engineering, operation, maintenance, and construction projects for power generating facilities. Provides oversight and direction to ensure power generation facilities operate safely and efficiently to produce and deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to benefit Austin Energy’s (AE) retail customers via the ERCOT wholesale market. Ensures fiscal responsibility for O&M and CIP facility budgets. Oversees management of assets such as simple cycle generation. Implements programs to ensure a culture of compliance with all applicable safety, security, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and City of Austin and AE policy requirements. Ensures that all applicable safety and compliance policies and requirements are strictly adhered to. Conducts program assessments for long- and short-term strategic initiatives to enhance plant performance and availability. Develops or assists in development of business cases as needed to support process improvement efforts regarding safety, compliance, availability, efficiency, and cost reductions. Directs the activities of plant operations including review and development of plant operating procedures, generation availability, reactive power support, and coordination with AE’s Real Time Desk. Directs the activities of plant maintenance including predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance programs. Directs the activities of Plant Engineering including plant performance studies, maintenance support, root cause analysis, equipment assessment, technical specifications, and outage management.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, development, establishing performance goals, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, and environmental processes and procedures for a power-generating plant, electric utility power systems, a combined heat and power plant, or other related industrial facility.
• Knowledge of power generation concepts, principles, and alternatives.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local requirements affecting power systems or power production facilities.
• Knowledge of TCEQ and EPA regulations affecting power plants.
• Knowledge of ERCOT operating guides and protocols.
• Knowledge of technology and applications commonly used in power systems or power plant planning, maintenance, and operations.
• Skill in applying sound engineering and/or management principles in identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues.
• Skill in developing and utilizing root cause analysis and after-action reviews as applicable to equipment failures, process breakdown, and safety incident review.
• Skill in establishing and setting appropriate priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead large-scale projects.
• Ability to manage 24/7 operation and maintenance activities.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Ability to communicate and maintain positive relationships with technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to establish meaningful performance measures to achieve department goals and objectives.
• Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to apply leadership experience.
• Ability to manage and train supervisors and shift workers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this position are Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Business, Construction Science or in a field related to the job, plus five {5) years of experience in operations and maintenance of a power generating plant, a combined heat and power plant, or other utility scale operation or related industrial facility, including three (3) years of experience which were in a leadership role including supervisory responsibilities. Relevant experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current Austin Energy employee?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with the operation and management of utility scale combined cycle and aero derivative combustion turbine generators.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with the operation and management of PW - FT4 combustion turbines and generators including associated OEM or other third-party support agreements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge and experience with wholesale power markets specific to the ERCOT market.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with regulations applicable to power generation facilities, specific to knowledge of TCEQ and NERC requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience managing O&M and CIP budget performance.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

• 

• City of Austin

Show more