Job Description
Responsible to the Senior Manager Engineering for achieving functional area/corporate goals and objectives in the most cost-efficient manner through effective planning, organizing, controlling, developing and executing operational support engineering design for all TSGT generating facilities to meet power production requirements. This includes coal-fired, gas-fired, solar, and other generating stations. Also provide engineering support when needed for the retirement, decommissioning and demolition of generating stations. Provides generation engineering design support services including generation engineering related design and drawing control. Provides project construction management support for generation facilities upgrades and modifications. Provides North American Electric Reliability Corporation/Western Electricity Coordinating Council (NERC/WECC) compliance support for generation facilities. Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Generation Engineering Manager Hiring Salary Range:
$135,000-$190,000 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. Education and Training:
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices applicable to power generating facilities. Extensive knowledge of power generation facilities operations. Knowledge of government regulations and industry codes affecting electric utilities. Working knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration. Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration. Working knowledge of NERC/WECC
compliance guidelines. Excellent project management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and control the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Working knowledge of Tri‑State's service area and operations. Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures. Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressive related experience including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Other:
Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position. Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver's license.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide management direction to personnel. Perform generation project management duties as required. Participate in the formulation of functional area/corporate short‑term and long‑range goals and objectives. Recommend and implement policies, programs, and procedures consistent with functional area/corporate goals and objectives. Monitor and evaluate activities in terms of adherence to schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness, and results. Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations. Confer with management personnel to resolve problems and coordinate activities. Develop and provide project construction management support in planning, scheduling, costing, designing, and monitoring generation facility upgrades and modifications. Develop and maintain generation facilities design and operations standards. Supervise or assist in generation facilities emergencies as required. Working with generation station personnel as well as Generation Engineering staff, develop and recommend annual budget requests including capital items, manpower, and operating budget, and administer annual budget. Review and approve generation capitol projects. Assist in the analysis and development of strategic plans including providing input to the Electric Resource Plan. Perform special studies, analyses, and cost estimates. Represent Tri‑State on various external committees. Support programs for NERC/WECC
compliance for generation facilities. Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job. Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other related duties as assigned
