Reference EPR008201 Posting Reference LI-HB1 IND1 Location La Loma, Colombia Type Full Time Job Category Operations We are recruiting a Facility Manager for Drummond, a 140 MW (Gross) GE LMs 6000 and LM 2500 Power Plant, located in La Loma, El Cesar Colombia. This critical position will be responsible for providing management direction and leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and economical operation of the facility. This position reports directly to the Regional Operations Director for EthosEnergy (EE), and acts as the main point of contact between the Facility owner and EE, the company. Successful applicants must have minimum of (5) years' operations experience in a Power Station within a management function. Familiarity with aero derivative technology is a plus. Other requirements for the role include Colombian residency, ability to work 12 days on/13 days off and valid driver's license. While on duty, this position receives company paid travel, lodging, food, and laundry. **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 EthosEnergy 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, PowerPoint, 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