Chief Engineer, Chinook Power Station - Swift Current, Canada - SaskPower

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Power Engineer (Senior Business Advisor) is accountable to provide leadership and direction to a portfolio of projects or work functions. As a member of SaskPower's management team, this position is responsible for the effective utilization of people, material, financial resources and human capital in order to manage, coordinate and lead major projects/departmental work functions from start to finish; ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategic goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction to project personnel, including SaskPower and contract employees on project(s) and major business initiatives

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget

• Prepare and submit project budget estimates and tender evaluations in alignment with departmental strategic plans and forecasting initiatives

• Plan and prepare schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules

• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

• Develop and implement quality control programs

• Assess, develop and implement new technologies, standards, processes and methodologies

• Represent company on matters both internal and external to the corporation

• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients, senior management and executive

• Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• First Class Power Engineer's Certificate;

• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;

• Seven (7) years of related Power Engineer experience in a power generation facility

• Ability to strategize, plan and organize

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to influence and manage complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism

• Ability to meet deadlines and deals with quick turnaround

• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork

• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower's competencies

• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered