Director, Engineering/Environmental-Project Management Office

About the role

This position will be responsible for managing the Rocky Mountain Power Project Management Office. This role will oversee strategic business objectives, plans, and initiatives in support of PacifiCorp's corporate goals. The role involves managing and allocating financial and human resources, selecting, coaching, and developing employees, and implementing and supporting company programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering and environmental principles to support the Company's operations, including facilities technical studies, planning, and implementing capital projects.
• Aid in the development and implementation of the annual asset investment plan, including capital and maintenance expenditure options and serviceability reviews.
• Prepare expert testimony for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, and court proceedings.
• Lead data responses and correspondence with PUCs on Asset Management issues.
• Ensure assets are supported with internal and external technical resources and manage issues related to operations, asset performance, and environmental compliance.
• Communicate daily expectations, coach employees, provide ongoing feedback, and collaborate with other departments.
• Facilitate change, develop others, foster continuous improvement, and drive for compliance to established standards.
• Promote activities that consider the overall asset level perspective.
• Assess industry practices and local factors affecting performance, both physically and financially.
• Ensure the application of best technical processes and engineering practices across the generation.
• Oversight of process-centered transition activities and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, or local regulations.
• Recommend and implement action plans for achieving objectives.
• Select, coach, and develop employees.
• Review and evaluate employee performance and prepare annual reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of ten years experience in plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years experience in people management.
• Management skills including the ability to establish objectives, execute policy, monitor resources, and manage the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees.
• Knowledge of PacifiCorp's strategic plan, objectives for specific areas, as well as company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, Title V, etc.) and applicable codes such as ASME, ANSI, and NFPA.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical generation facilities.
• Proficiency with personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation applications, and SAP.

Preferences

• Advanced Degree.
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership skills are highly desirable.
• Experience in budget preparation, analysis, and cost tracking.
• Experience with precision maintenance, predictive maintenance, process-centered organizations, project management, contract administration, and work planning and scheduling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and savings option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For non-union, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union).
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Bereavement Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114726
Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800-$185,350
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.