Outage Project Manager

Job Description

This position plans, develops budgets and directs both long-and short-term scheduled maintenance outage plans and construction plans. They share the responsibility for the safe, cost effective and timely execution of those outage plans and implementation of major projects with plant management.

Responsibilities

Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with outage tasks and capital investments to meet targeted time frames and budgets.

Coordinates construction projects at various power plant locations.

Strong use of interpersonal skills to coordinate the work of many different work groups, vendors and contractors.

Utilizes influencing skills to challenge and gain acceptance to altering current practices as necessary.

Ensures the safety of all employees involved with the work.

Supports Negotiations and administration of both long-and short-term contracts for services and projects at the generating stations.

Qualifications

Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field is preferred or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Six years of plant experience.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of outage project plans.

Effective Interpersonal Skills And Leadership Abilities.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Project management skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

About Us

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.

Our CHAMPION culture drives our success by fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement within a respectful and inclusive team environment. Through the CHAMPION mindset, we focus on the fundamentals – preparation, planning and attention to detail – holding ourselves accountable to do simple better. Alongside this, the BHE Renewables CARES program encourages employee volunteerism and invests in our communities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and collaboration, making us stronger together.

About The Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.