Operations Manager at GE - General Electric

Role Summary/Purpose:    

Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plant Manager, the O&M Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring:

• o Power Plant compliance with all operational aspects of the O&M Agreement between General Electric and the Customer
• o Power Plant compliance in all areas of Health, Safety and Environmental programs and procedures as applicable to the Power Station by implementing and managing GE EHS procedures.
• In this role, the Operations Manager will lead an Operations team of highly trai
• Essential Responsibilities:     o Development of Quality Operational procedures consistent with protecting the Customer's investment and achieving maximum Power
• Plant availability at lowest heat rate in a safe, reliable, economical and environmentally friendly manner
• o Establishing, maintaining and auditing routines, for all operational aspects of the Power Plant, within a quality framework accreditable
• to internationally recognized standards.
• o Agreement with the Customer on a suite of suitable administrative procedures and processes to manage Fuel Nominations, Dispatch
• and Availability Profiles, in order to comply with all O&M contractual requirements.
• o Ensuring that the Power Plant remains operational at all times within any Environmental Consents and obligations.
• o Maintaining a team of reliable and qualified personnel to operate the Power Plant on a continuous shift basis.
• o Administer, control and Audit all aspects of the sites Environmental, Health and Safety Manual in relation to the Permit to Work System.
• o Manage and implement GE EHS procedures within area of responsibility.
• o Manage and monitor effectiveness of initial and refresher EHS training provided to all operations personnel.
• o Recruitment, training and personal development of Operations team members.
• o Development, monitoring and control of Operations Department budget.
• o Development of auditable training and accreditation schedules for operations team leaders and technicians.
• o Provision of support services to the Maintenance Department for completion and recording of routine maintenance activities.
• o Development and draw down of various support contracts for effective operation and maintenance of the Power Plant.
• o Management of complex issues within functional areas of expertise.
• o Establishes and sustains within the Operations team a culture that promotes a safe and positive work environment.
• o Be available on a call rotation with the other members of the Management team at all times.
• o Deputise for the Plant Manager as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:    

• o Minimum of a B.Sc degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• o Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Power Plant management or supervisory role.
• o A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• - Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:    
Desired Characteristics:    

o GB certified (GE employees only). o Exposure to and participation in Lean manufacturing initiatives. o Ability to apply statistical methods for process improvement. o Ability and willing to travel from time to time as required by the Business. o Fluent in written and spoken English. o Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of an organisation. o Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. o Prior experience of GE Turbines is preferred.

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