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IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC) has a career opportunity for a Director, Technical Services and Remote Operations Center (ROC). Our Remote Operating Center is located at the IHI Power Services Corporate Office in Aliso Viejo, CA, however, this position can work remotely anywhere in the continental US as there is anticipated growth.

Joining IPSC means you’ll be joining a team in which employees are recognized as the backbone of the company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401K and provides a range of benefit options that will cover your wellness needs.

IPSC provides operations, maintenance, management, and power support services to the US Power Generation Industry across the United States. Our team is comprised of experts from diverse backgrounds of technical fields, including power operations, engineering, asset management, as well as finance, human resources, administration, safety and environmental. With this diverse background coupled with extensive years of employee experience, IPSC provides exceptional operations, maintenance, management, and development expertise to a variety of power assets.

All applicants must apply online at www.ihipower.com

Job Summary

Position is accountable for assisting the VP Remote Operations in overall profitable management of ROC operations, safety, compliance, and maintenance of assigned ROC facilities. Working with the ROC and plant management teams, this position contributes to the development and implementation of operational and organizational strategies, policies, and practices as it relates to the ROC operations and will play a significant role in long term planning including initiatives geared toward operational excellence.

Job Functions

• Provide interim management fill-in support when needed to ensure seamless management transitions at the ROC.
• As needed, meet with plant ownership as the IPSC company representative.
• Help drive results for strategic business operations plan through continuous improvement and leadership accountability in the following areas: operational excellence, safety, compliance, improving cost control, engineering efficiency, waste reduction, and quality.
• Align with VP Remote Operations in building motivation among assigned plants to achieve RO, Owners and IPSC targets (safety, compliance, financial, personnel development, etc.).
• Understand all aspects of the agreements to assist VP Remote Operations in assuring all contractual obligations and deliverables are being met by IPSC and the Owner.
• Lead and support the pre and post transitional requirements and activities associated with integrating the plants into the ROC.
• Lead and support Operations, Maintenance, Cultural, and Safety assessments, as needed.
• Assist the VP Remote Operations in managing and increase the effectiveness, efficiency and communication between support and business functions (HR, IT and Finance).
• Perform additional work or take on additional projects as may be needed or required.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Minimum of five years’ supervisory/leadership experience in power generation or similar continuous process environment. This includes Control Room Operator experience.
• Experience developing individuals and leading teams.
• Experience working with local agencies and county/city governments and agencies preferred.
• Experience working with union workforces preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple project/processes preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communications and presentation skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer hardware and applicable software.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including climbing ladders, stairs, and must be able to perform comprehensive site inspections.
• Experience with presenting to Clients and senior leadership teams preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Behavioral

• Foster and support the IPSC corporate culture of leadership and individual development.
• Embraces compliance as a strength and commitment.
• Manages multiple relationships among different stakeholders: Owners, IPSC, plant teams, and third-party asset or energy managers.
• Must be able to effectively work remotely and manage remote direct reports.
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance.
• Remains even-handed under pressure.
• Interact and influence throughout multiple layers of the organization.
• Creates buy-in and cohesion (e.g., inclusive decision making, etc.).
• Responsive to issues and work to create solutions.
• Assess complex situations and data to process improvement opportunities.
• Optimizes the utilization and efficiency of resources.
• Manages to the respective budget.
• High Performance Standards: personal, plant, and business/organization
  • Drives productivity and process simplicity.
  • Ability to make tough decisions and tell people no when it is appropriate.
• Flexible leadership style
  • Ability to access and adapt with the team needs — based upon their unique strengths, levels of experience and individual styles and preferences.

Coaching and mentoring experience, helping employees discover and enhance their strengths as well as take the time to help employees improve their weaknesses.

Technical

• Knowledge of power plants (renewable and fossil) operations and efficient operating concepts.
• Knowledgeable of Generation and Transmission & Distribution circuitry and relaying, preferred.
• Working knowledge of compliance regulations, policies, standards, and procedures of all ISOs and generation markets including but not limited to NERC Reliability Standards, Environmental Compliance and Safety programs.
• Working knowledge of human resources processes and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery. Work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
• Evaluate overall plant performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics.
• Identification and target areas in which the business can improve operation.

• Knowledgeable of emerging trends in the industry and maintains trend awareness within the ROC.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Solid verbal and writing skills, technical and non-technical.
• Computer skills (SmartSheets, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, etc.).

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Remote office to include remote video conferencing
• Travel estimated at 40% (visiting the ROC(s) location and potentially current or future plants operated at the ROC).
• When on-site, plant will require personnel protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, respiratory protection, ear protection and other equipment as site conditions and procedures require.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach, and manipulate objects; mobility is also required.
• All employees will participate in a drug screening and background check.

IHI Power Services Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

All applicants must apply online at www.ihipower.com