Senior Director, Plant (Wyodak Plant) Gillette, Wyoming #112803

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

For internal Berkshire Hathaway Energy affiliate employee consideration only

Manages the day-to-day operations of a geographic territory, region, location or functional unit that has a significant impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Participates in the implementation of PacifiCorp strategies by leading and coaching the plant workforce in safety, environmental compliance and operational improvement; providing technical advice; optimizing capital and OMAG budgets; creating and implementing 10-year improvement plans. Implements and supports Company programs and policies.  Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all matters pertaining to the safe, environmentally sound, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of the plant. 
• Implements the facilities strategic business objectives, policies and plans in support of company and business unit strategic goals. 
• Utilizes management skills to implement action plans for achieving objectives and oversight of daily operations.
• Oversee the plant to ensure that maintenance and operation practices are applied across the operation.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet plant goals.
• Manages and allocates financial and employee resources.
• Responsible for selecting, coaching, compensating, and developing employees in accordance with company talent management and succession planning processes.  
• Responsible for implementing and supporting Company programs and policies.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of power or process plant experience.
• A minimum of three years people management experience.
• Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions, and to mobilize resources to produce desired business needs.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees and use oral and written communication to communicate objectives and action plans.
• Knowledge of Company’s strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as Company policies, procedures, and practices and federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to utilize management skills to implement action plans for achieving objectives and oversee operations. 
• Ability to handle daily communication of expectations, coach employees, provide feedback and work collaboratively with other departments.

Preferences

• Advanced Degree.
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership skills is high