Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.
Operations Project Manager position has single point accountability under general direction of the Director of Operations. PM-I and II positions are responsible for managing all aspects of project operations to ensure project success factors are met. These include but not limited to system availability, all aspects of maintenance (Preventative, Corrective, Predictive, Planned Corrective), cost, contractor and vendor oversight, environmental, safety, communications, security, and reporting.
The position level is defined by complexity of projects assigned as well as expected and delivered contributions to support development of the Operations team, process, and tools used across the Energy Services Operations organization. Typically, Project Manager responsibilities are for technical depth of understanding and contribution to more complex projects and include leadership expectations to be active and vocal in enhancing the department's objectives and initiatives. This can include stepping up to take on special assignments.
The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with varying levels of risk that impact the organization, Senior Management, and Energy Services customers. PM level may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.
PM's serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.
Entry to either Project Manager level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.
Responsibilities
System Knowledge and Performance
- Project Managers are responsible for understanding overall system designs, equipment used, sequence of operation, monitoring, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the system operations of the assigned projects. This can include understanding of controls, protection systems, contractor and vendor oversight, contracts associated with assigned sites, EHS, QA/OC, diagnostics, communications, stakeholder engagement, regulatory, security, etc.).
- Project Managers coordinate and collaborate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers daily to manage preventive and corrective maintenance and operation of Duke Energy Services systems.
Establish and maintain communications among project stakeholders
- Structure, lead, or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication with key stakeholders including Duke Energy Services customers, management, coworkers, contractors, and vendors. Duties can include preparing verbal and written communications periodically. These communications may include but not limited to, ad hoc reports, project status, maintenance timing and procedures.
Manage project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and system performance
- Manage the life of projects post construction including contracting, schedule development, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, vendor selection, warranty management, invoice oversight, and integration processes as applicable.
Maintain and operate assigned projects according to provided design and construction with focus on system availability
- Includes attention to system performance and condition through, remote monitoring, internal and external communication, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, and change management.
Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Basic/Required Qualifications (PM I)
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Associates degree and 2+ years related work experience OR
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High School/GED degree and 5+ years related work experience
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Valid driver's license
Basic/Required Qualifications (PM II)
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Bachelors degree and 5+ years related work experience OR High School/GED degree and 9+ years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
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Associates or Bachelors degree in a technical field with focus in diesel generators, electrical, and/or mechanical systems
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2 years in a technical role with focus on diesel and/or natural gas-powered generators, electrical, and/or mechanical systems
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4+ years related experience
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Certifications: Utility technical certifications, professional engineer, diesel mechanic, switchgear service technician, controls designer/technician
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Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of diesel and natural gas fired electric power generators and systems
- Working knowledge of low and medium voltage switchgear
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Working Knowledge of Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
- Project related work experience
- Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member
- Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
- Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls
- RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
Working Conditions
- Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
- Field work environment including office, field, and remote
- Field work including driving to sites, performing inspections, and occasional equipment operation.
- Computer use
Specific Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
Duke Energy
526 S Church St
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.duke-energy.com
