JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title Operations Manager - South
Position number 39289 Location Alice Springs
Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Reports to (position title) Operations Group Manager
Northern Territory Government
Information for Applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see: OCPE website
Information about Selected If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications, experience,
Applicant's Merit skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further information see: OCPE website
Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to provide
power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory's trusted and respected energy services
business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that supports
people from all backgrounds.
Leadership Responsibilities
As part of the leadership team you are accountable for building, communicating and achieving the shared vision for Territory
Generation. Key responsibilities:
* Share a clear Vision for the future of the organisation.
* Place highest priority on organisational goals and anticipate effects of own area plans, actions and decisions on
other departments within the organisation.
Focus • Drive for results – establish high goals for personal and team accomplishments, hold subordinates accountable for
delivery of goals and use appropriate measurement methods to monitor progress; and
* Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure, target improvement opportunities and develop realistic
timelines and action plans to achieve agreed goals.
* Living the company values – role model for the organisation's vision and values at all times. Help others
understand the organisation's vision and values and their importance.
* Lead robust governance and ethical business practices, ensuring compliance with laws regulations and governance
Integrity requirements.
* Apply the comprehensive use of risk management to identify, assess and implement suitable initiatives to
minimise workplace risk; and
* Deliver on commitments.
* Actively listen and seek information to understand circumstances, problems, expectations or needs of peers and
stakeholders to better improve relationships.
* Check for understanding, concern or ideas and where practicable collaboratively develop support for change and
Respect solutions; and
* Appropriately recognise contributions, competencies and potential in others. Look for opportunities to reinforce,
reward or recognise the importance of accomplishment by individuals and teams in supporting the Values through
their actions.
* Champion a culture of safety and proactively lead safety initiatives across the organisation ensuring safety KPIs
are established and achieved. Safety
* Challenge unsafe behaviours and recognise good safety behaviours; and
* Monitor safety performance ensuring teams take ownership of site and individual performance.
* Contribute to the effective conduct of the executive management team by modelling the values and directing
energy to the achievement of the organisation's goals and Vision.
* Coach and guide others in direct team to accomplish work and team objectives by setting specific performance
goals and following up, as necessary.
Teamwork • Hold regular team feedback discussions and creates an impact to direct efforts towards achievements and results.
* Contribute to the 'One team' approach by encouraging people to be accountable and take responsibility for
actions; and
* Work closely with executive management and direct reports to achieve collaborative outcomes benefiting
Territory Generation.
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Role Responsibilities
This role provides high-level strategic advice and oversees the operation and control of Territory Generation's generation
assets in the Southern Region.
Your accountabilities include:
1) Ensure the safe and reliable operation and production of electricity in in the Alice Springs Power System (ASPS),
comprising of Owen Springs Power Station (OSPS) and Ron Goodin Power Station (RGPS).
2) Providing leadership to maintain a positive HSE culture across the team ensuring safety and environmental KPIs are
achieved in compliance with relevant Safety and Environmental Management plans.
3) Actively model Territory Generation's Values and behave in a manner that is consistent with the Code of Conduct in
order to drive a constructive culture.
4) Maintain and enhance relationships with key stakeholders to project a positive image of Territory Generation
internally and externally.
5) Ensure the reliability and performance of critical plant under emergency situations (e.g. black start functionality and
testing). Ensure emergency procedures, equipment and communications are maintained effectively and practiced
for appropriate 24/7 response.
6) Manage and monitor the application of the Permit to Work system, ensuring training and competency assessment
of workers is conducted; incidents are investigated; and actions completed.
7) Lead the Plant Failure reporting and investigation processes to ensure root causes are determined and defect
elimination outcomes are realised.
8) Influence plant outages and resourcing levels to minimise impact on production costs and generation reliability,
efficiently manage fuel requirements.
9) Provide effective leadership and management to the 24/7 operational shift-based team to achieve established
objectives through effective performance management and monitoring, ensuring optimal coverage of rosters to
manage fatigue.
10) Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policies, safety
principles, corporate values and business strategies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1) Demonstrated ability to provide high level strategic advice on and manage the operation and control of Territory
Generation's generation assets in ASPS.
2) High level strategic leadership and resource management skills with proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a
high pressure, complex environment.
3) Superior interpersonal skills particularly in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution in
order to balance competing demands and influence outcomes.
4) Demonstrated high level knowledge of and experience with the processes involved in the operation of dual fuel gas
turbines and reciprocating engines. Demonstrated knowledge of heavy rotating equipment (gas turbines,
compressors, electric motors and turbogenerators etc).
5) Comprehensive power generation knowledge and experience, including relevant qualifications in the operation of
gas turbines, reciprocating engines and associated plant and equipment or equivalent skills, knowledge and
experience.
6) Expert knowledge of Health Safety and Environment legislation with significant experience in safety management,
environmental management and industrial relations and a commitment to safe working behaviours.
7) Demonstrated ability to manage the operations functions of a 24/7/365 operations centre including coordinating
production, operations and maintenance, utilising problem solving, risk management, decision making and
developing and managing shift rosters.
8) Demonstrated skills writing complex reports and procedures, which include but are not limited to: plant and safety
incident reports, justification reports, root cause analysis investigations, periodic management reports explaining
financial and non-financial performance etc.
9) Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety
principles, corporate values and strategies.
Desirable
1) Relevant qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering
2) Experience in isolated grid networks.
3) Knowledge of computer-based work scheduling and management systems.
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Direct Reports
* Ron Goodin Power Station Operations Team
* Owen Springs Power Station Operations Team
Key Internal Relationships
* Operations Group Manager
* 24/7 Shift Operators at RGPS and OSPS.
* Maintenance Group Manager
* Maintenance Manager South
* Principal Engineers, Asset Engineers and Tech Specialists
* Outage and Project Managers
* HR Business Partner
* Learning and Development Supervisor
* HSE Manager
Key External Relationships
* PowerWater System Control
* PowerWater Networks
* PWC Gas unit
No. of Employees Reporting
Direct: 24 Indirect:
FURTHER INFORMATION
The preferred candidate is required to undertake a pre-employment medical and employment is conditional on the
outcome.
The preferred candidate must provide a current National Police Check prior to commencement. A criminal history may
not preclude employment but will be taken into consideration if relevant to the role.