Vice President & General Manager Plant Operations

Veolia Energy North America

Business Unit: Trigen

Position:  Vice President & General Manager Plant Operations

Location:  Grand Rapids, MI

 

Company Overview:

Veolia Energy North America is a leader in sustainable energy services and facility management.  Veolia Energy is one of four divisions of Veolia Environnement (NYSE: VE), the world leader and benchmark player in environmental services, with operations on every continent and 150 years of experience.  The four complementary Veolia divisions are Energy, Water, Environmental Services, and Transportation.  Veolia Environnement generated $48 billion of Revenue in 2007 and had a Market Cap of more than $32 billion as of June 2008.  North America accounts for about 10% of global business - approximately $4.6 billion in Revenue and 31,000 employees. 

 

With headquarters in Boston, MA, Veolia Energy North America has grown rapidly over the past two years, and has further plans for significant growth over the next five years through acquisitions and organic growth. 

 

In addition to operating under the brand name of Veolia Energy, the company also conducts business across the country under three other brand names – Dalkia (European brand name for Veolia Energy), Trigen (the largest portfolio of heating and cooling systems in the USA, acquired in 2007), and SourceOne (national energy consultants, acquired in 2007).

 

Vice President & General Manager

 

The Vice President & General Manager will have overall responsibility for the operation and success of the plant operation.  As the primary representative before customers, community and business leaders, political bodies and regulatory agencies, the VP & GM will direct the activities of the Operations & Maintenance Contractor in negotiating annual changes in scope of work.  The VP & GM will be responsible for providing budget justification to senior management for non-routine maintenance activities and capital projects.  The VP & GM will report to the SVP Operations.

 

Scope & Responsibilities: 

 

Responsible for the effectiveness of overall plant management which includes:

Customer Relations/Business Development:

·  Manage and expand existing customer relationships, contracts and services both on the district energy facilities and beyond within the region

·  Develop and market new energy and energy related products to position district energy and related products to competitively meet the needs of the community

Plant Operation:

·  Ensure that the facility is maximized to plant capacity factor, availability, performance and efficiency

·  Manage operating agreements, including environmental and governmental requirements in a clean, safe, efficient and cost effective manner

·  Provide direction for the dispatch of heating cooling and electric generating equipment

·  Collaborate with the Manager of Fuels for the procurement and delivery of fuel and electricity

Financial Reporting:

·  Prepare annual operating plans, budgets, budget controls, and budget variances for the efficient management of the facility

·  Monitor budget on monthly basis and long-term budget forecasts

Safety:

·  Coordinate Risk Insurance, requirements and plant safety

·  Review emergency response plans developed by the Operations and Maintenance Contractor

Human Resources:

·  Sets objectives for the team; manage site personnel and performance of staff; make recommendations for merit increases and incentive pay.

·  Administer Employee Policies and Procedures to all staff members

Executive Reporting/Local Communications:

·  Communicate regularly with the SVP Operations for consultation, guidance and approvals

·  Manager an ongoing relationship with elected officials, the local community and the regulatory community in coordination with senior management

·  Monitor local regulatory and community activities for the purpose of anticipating changes that may affect the business

 

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

 

·  Bachelor’s degree in engineering

·  10+ years’ experience in the Energy & Utilities industry with specific experience with district energy and utility power infrastructure

·  5 years’ recent experience supervising a staff in a district energy/steam production facilities

·  P&L responsibility with thorough knowledge of accounting and financial management for district energy and power production facilities

·  In-depth knowledge of the economics and technologies associated with the provision of district energy services.

·  Highly developed leadership skills

·  Excellent communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of an energy organization, from operational management to senior leadership

 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

 

·  Master’s degree in engineering or MBA with the demonstrated ability to manage a district energy/steam production facility

 

This is an exciting time to consider a career with Veolia Energy North America, a rapidly growing company that offers unique opportunities.

 

Veolia Energy North America is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.  In addition to protecting you and your family’s health and well-being, we offer important financial benefits and many additional perks including a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to work for a company that is making our world a better place!

 

Submit your resume to: jobs@veoliaenergyna.com

 

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