Job Description

 This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

Directs and exercises functional authority over all thermal generation activities associated with assigned projects. Coordinates and implements large projects associated with thermal generation as well as investigate any new technologies that would apply to thermal generation, including but not limited to asset performance, reliability centered maintenance, operational improvement initiatives and plant audits. Administers project contracts as appropriate, manages the use of consultants, and has fiscal responsibility for all assigned projects. Functions as back up to plant Unit Manager and General Manager and provides overall operational leadership.

Monitor and develop strategic and operational plans for control, management and improvement of the thermal generation fleet ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. Develop and implement asset performance investment management tools and resources. Oversee the reliability centered maintenance program for the generation fleet. Serve as the program administrator for plant audits and follow up action items as appropriate. Coordinate and implement large projects associated with thermal generation as well as investigate any new technologies as assigned. As requested, participates in the development of the corporate and departmental business plans. Ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training, and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the thermal generation fleet.

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically, six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Six years of related experience, including two years supervisory/management responsibilities required.

Eight years of related experience, including three years supervisory/management responsibilities required for the Project Manager level.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Project management skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.