Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that a safe work environment is provided and maintained to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries
• Oversee environmental reporting and testing activities so that the facility is in full compliance with all permits
• Maintain compliance of all company policies, procedures, and commercial commitments
• Arrange for scheduled inspections and overhauls on major equipment
• Develop and track outage schedules (provide outage reports to the owner summarizing significant events)
• Prep annual Budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) and Maintenance Plan for Owner approval
• Prep monthly Draw Request and submit to Owner for funding of Project Account
• Implement programs and activities that promote effective goal accomplishment, productivity, and morale
• Optimize plant performance through utilization of manpower, equipment, supplies, and external support
• Recruit, supervise and manage the facility staff to meet the goals and objectives of the facility and company
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities for the team
• Implement and schedule training programs that cover operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory areas
• Prepare the Annual Facility Operating Plan
• Responsible for purchasing, inventory, cost control and cost management
• Prep monthly reports detailing significant plant activities and updates on the facility operating plan
• Communicate effectively with the site staff, management, facility owner, vendors, and outside agencies
• Provide a weekly update to Ethos Energy covering significant issues and events at the project
• Actively engage the owner in understanding their needs and expectations and demonstrate effective management skills in meeting or exceeding these needs and expectations
• Provide recommendations to the owner on plant upgrades and enhancements that would improve the reliability, performance, safety, or environmental readiness of the plant. The recommendations should include a cost-benefit analysis
• Attend weekly Plant Manager’s conference call and HSE conference call
• Attend the Drummond HSE training for contractors as needed

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement.
• A thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of the operations & maintenance functions.
• A working knowledge of chemistry as it relates to plant operations as well as environmental and water treatment programs and statutory regulations.
• Understand budgets, bid proposals, contracts and LTSA, basic accounting principles, plant economics and power pool operations.
• Knowledge of Colombian electrical markets.
• Demonstrate the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams/drawings, logic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems, clearly communicate tasks and needs, and training of other personnel.
• Knowledge of Quality Programs and tools.
• Analyses and interprets data to make sound professional judgments and recommendations.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent computer skills with experience in using Word, Excel, Power Point, and MS Project.
• Experience operating and maintaining aero derivative gas turbines.
• Bilingual fluent in Spanish and English

Experience

• Experience in Operations of a Power Station
• Familiarity with Aero Derivative Technology is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, with a significant proportion of this in a management position

Education Requirements

• A four-year degree or commensurate experience is required, MBA a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to work at heights and enter confined spaces
• Colombian Resident or Ex Pat with residency
• Ability to travel to Cartagena when on duty (15 days on / 13 days off (via plane, company paid travel expenses)
• Valid and Active Driver License #LI-HB1

What We Offer

• Local Medical Benefit Package and Life Insurance
• Paid Travel, Lodging, Food and Laundry Service when on duty
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs