Director of Operations, Valves and Electrical Services

Job Description:

• Build and maintain positive relations with client executive and plant management - ensuring client needs are met including project milestones, performance (safety, quality, human performance), production (schedule, productivity metrics), financial and fiscal responsibilities.
• Support and foster a safety conscious work environment where all employees understand reporting options and opportunities for safety and work-related concerns.
• Take proactive steps to coach individuals and address corrective actions in collaboration with WEC executive management and human resource staff.
• Ensure successful planning and execution of assigned projects including project planning, scope assessment, readiness, safety, quality, financial, human performance and human resource implementation deployment.
• Responsible for oversight of operations within the assigned area including project staffing assignments, technical and leadership training, human performance, quality, and safety.
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with peers, executive management, and other WEC departments to support teamwork and achievement of results that are positive for the overall WEC business.
• Ensure that conduct of operations meets all regulatory, government, client and WEC guidelines and requirements.
• Remain visible, available, and approachable to WEC employees supporting assigned operational projects and lead by example with regards to expected positive behaviors, field observations, corrective actions and coaching.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or business management required, advanced degree in a technical discipline or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressively responsible operations leadership
• Maintenance management experience in power generation, industrial or marine industries
• Experience with organized trade unions and labor management for exempt and non-exempt work forces
• Ability to travel on a weekly / frequent basis to support WEC and client needs.
• Ability maintain a presence at client sites for extended periods of time to support outages, including assignment as a leader for complete outage time frames.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program