Power Generation Operations Director (Dona Ana County, New Mexico)

Oracle

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,100–$251,600 Per Year

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technology, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Planning, High Availability, Hospital, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Engineering, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, OSHA, Occupational Health, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Plant Management, Power Generation, Power Management, Power Plant, Preventative Maintenance, Property Insurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Stock Purchase Plans, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Requirements, Training Program

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Job Description** **Job Summary:** We are seeking an experienced Power Generation Operations Director to lead and oversee both primary and secondary generation systems at our U.S. data center sites. This role will be responsible for the development and execution of methods and procedures (MOPs) to ensure the continuous protection of compute load-particularly during load transfers and ramp rate transitions. The Director will partner closely with operations training teams to build, implement, and continually improve repair and maintenance programs. Additional responsibilities include managing power plant agreements for on-site power generation and directly recruiting and managing teams to operate power equipment, with a focus on achieving 100% equipment availability. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead, supervise, and develop teams responsible for the operations and maintenance of both primary and secondary power generation assets. + Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive MOPs to guarantee compute load protection during generation transitions, including detailed ramp rate controls. + Collaborate with operations training teams to create and deliver effective repair and maintenance training programs for all generation system staff. + Oversee the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of power plant agreements for on-site generation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and uptime targets. + Directly recruit, hire, and lead specialized teams as needed to operate on-site power generation equipment, maintaining 100% system availability. + Establish, monitor, and report on performance metrics related to power system reliability, efficiency, and responsiveness to critical incidents. + Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and corporate standards. + Serve as the primary escalation point for high-severity power incidents, coordinating rapid and effective resolution. + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting power system operations. **Responsibilities** **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. + 10+ years of experience in power generation operations, with 5+ years in a leadership or director-level capacity. + Deep knowledge of primary and secondary on-site power generation technologies and their integration into mission-critical facilities. + Proven expertise in developing MOPs to manage compute load protection and ramp rate adherence. + Strong background in building effective training, repair, and preventive maintenance programs. + Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing complex power plant or energy-related agreements. + Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. + Experience in data center, mission-critical facilities, or utility environments is highly desirable. **Preferred Skills:** + Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification. + Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC, FERC, OSHA, EPA) for power operations. + Prior exposure to high-availability operational environments (e.g., data centers, hospitals, financial institutions). + Proficiency with CMMS, SCADA, and/or other control and monitoring systems. *****This position is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.***** Disclaimer: **Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.** **Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only** US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - M4 **About Us** Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

About the Company

Oracle

For over three decades, Oracle has been the center of innovation for business software birthplace of the first commercially available relational database, the first suite of internet-based applications, and the next-generation enterprise-computing platform, Oracle Fusion. Today, Oracle provides the world's most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers including - 100 of the Fortune 100 - representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe. And Oracle's 110,000 global employees - including 30,000 developers working full-time on Oracle products -are critical to that success. Oracle Supports Workforce Diversity

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1977

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