Plant Technical Support Manager

Position Summary

The Plant Technical Support Manager provides Combustion Turbine / Gas Turbine / Steam Turbine technical support for operations and maintenance to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Combined Cycle Power Plants, Peaking Gas Turbine Plants and Conventional Plants within the CPS Energy Generation Fleet. This position will be involved in, but not limited to, CT/GT/ST technical oversight, planning, directing, and coordinating CT/GT/ST related tasks, and optimizing equipment, materials, processes, and procedures.

Achieves CT/GT/ST operational and maintenance objectives by contributing specific CT/GT/ST technical information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing projects to improve productivity and quality; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; implementing change. Position will be responsible for developing and maintaining plant budgets associated with CT/GT/ST related expenses.

• Provides specialized technical direction, support and assistance to operations and maintenance by formulating and implementing technical solutions for improved CT / GT / ST unit performance.
• Analyzes and evaluates operations, maintenance, and performance levels in the plant environment.
• Review and recommends conversions, upgrades, modifications and/or new products as appropriate to achieve operational performance. Directs and coordinates projects to improve CT / GT / ST efficiency and reliability.
• Assists with inspections of all assigned equipment during outages or overhauls to evaluate overall condition and document remaining life assessment.
• Continuously monitors technical bulletins and similar published materials applicable to the responsible assets. Generates work notifications and preventative maintenance plans in the computerized maintenance management system in support of unit reliability.
• Responds to operating and project needs, provides lead role for CT / GT / ST unit and equipment performance evaluation, optimizes resource use and maximizes reliable power generation and revenue.
• Maintains current, readily available records on all CT / GT / ST parts; tracks the repair and status of each part; assists in tracking parts delivery for outages and ensures proper pricing and delivery.
• Provides support related to Station(s) Service Agreements, including but not limited to frequent interface with OEM CSL, outage coordination, technical information, parts support, monthly operational data, and monthly meetings.
• Supervise operations and maintenance team that oversees projects and manages performance activities for our Combined Cycle Plant,Gas Turbine peaking units and Conventional Plants.
• Confers with Engineers, Plant Personnel and Management to develop mitigation plans, design modifications, operational changes and changes in maintenance practices and/or new system implementation to prevent repetitive failures and/or improve CT / GT / ST unit performance.
• Makes recommendations to improve employee health and safety to support a zero accident/incident rategoal.
• Prepares budget submittals through cost estimating of projects.
• Develops equipment specifi cations, contractual agreements and performs project management activities such as outage planning and execution.
• Directs department activities to support maintenance in troubleshooting the causes of repetitive failures and unusual events such as unit deratings or trips.
• Recruits employees, assign, direct and evaluate their work and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competency.
• Oversees tests that analyze design, feasibility, operation, equipment condition and performance of the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective use of plant equipment and staff.

Ability to achieve operational and maintenance objectives by developing strategic plans and reviews; prepares and completes action plans; resolves problems; completes audits; identifies trends; and implements change.

Ability to direct multiple activities in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous re-prioritization as determined by operational and maintenance situations that arise daily.

Ability to effectively communicate with Power Generation personnel and across other business units.

Results driven, analytical, self-motivated, and detail…