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Director, Power Plant (Coal)

Apply now Job No: 500158
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: La Grange, TX
City: LaGrange
State: Texas
Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Management, On-site

At LCRA, we are seeking for a driven leader to operate as a coal Power Plant Director. As a part of LCRA’s generation team, your expertise will contribute to safe, reliable operations of 1300 MW three-unit coal plant. This position provides oversight and direction for all operations and maintenance functions of the three operating units as well as the coal yard. This role requires strong leadership skills, and the ability to balance operation goals, overhaul plans, and long-term success. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about coal power plants, maintenance practices, scheduling and overhauls. LCRA is an organization that strives to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve!

You will be trusted to:

- Maintain coal power plant operations, including fuel yard.
- Provide leadership and direction in a large power generating facility.
- Foster a safety-first culture across all levels which includes safe work practices
- Provide maintenance guidance and overhaul strategic planning for optimization.
- Demonstrate advanced strategic leadership to complexed projects.

You qualify with:

- Twelve or more years of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, engineering, planning, construction or other relevant experience, including five or more years experience preparing and managing budgets and supervising employees.
- A degree(s) in power generation, engineering, business, science, math or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.  
- Driver's license  

You are a great fit with:

- Experience in a leadership role and providing strategic direction
- Experience in operating a 1300 MW three-unit coal plant
- Experience in developing staff and leading culture initiatives

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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