Project Manager I, Energy Supply

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders. Purpose Ensure that the 600 MW State Line Power Station is a safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible source of power for the Southwest Power Pool, which will maximize shareholder return on their investment and minimize direct impact to Liberty's bottom line. This position supports the operation and maintenance of the plant through the development of knowledge of all aspects of plant operation and maintenance. This position will develop, implement, and manage projects as well as provide support for plant outages. This position will also develop skills in plant support systems. This position will support other managers and plant personnel. This position will receive guidance from other members of management, but must be a self-starter, have the ability to self-direct and selfmotivate, and perform duties will minimal support. Accountabilities • Support plant efforts in driving toward Liberty's Triple Zero target by participating in weekly plant safety meetings, learning and supporting plant safety plans and processes. • Perform Safety Observations to ensure that plant safety plans and processes are followed. • Support short- and long-term strategies for improving safety. Lead programs within multi-year safety training program as directed. • Develop understanding of plant function and operation, specifically operational systems, equipment, and their integration. Develop understanding of plant maintenance processes and procedure. • Participate in On the Job Training programs, Energy Supply Operator Training program, and train with experienced plant personnel and Managers. • Continue training outside of above programs. Support plant personnel and other Managers in the operation and maintenance of the State Line Power Station and be able to provide weekend support. • Be available for 24/7 support of operations and maintenance. Provide support for O&M budget. Support purchasing, by investigating and specifying equipment and parts, as directed by other managers. • Develop, implement, and manage projects of less than $50,000. This includes developing work packages and bid documents, schedules, getting and evaluating bids, awarding contracts, and managing all aspect of contracts, including budget and schedule. Provide support for larger projects. • Support development of Capital Budget. Support outage planning and implementation. • Manage 3 to 5 outage items which have a 3 to 5-person work crew with a duration of 2 to 4 days. • Support other larger scope outage items, including contractor as well as self-performed. • Develop basic skills in systems which support operation and maintenance of plant. These systems include, but are not limited to, Plant Distributed Control System, Maintenance Management System, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, Corporate Financial Management System, etc. Education and Experience • Broad Job Knowledge - Broader knowledge of theory and principles within a professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical/operational practices. • Education - Engineering Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Electrical Engineering degree from ABET accredited college preferred. Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree from ABET accredited college also accepted depending on experience. • Experience -1 to 3 years of power plant experience preferred Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team. As the successful candidate Our Mission We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose. Our Vision We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes. Our Guiding Principles Customer Centric Integrity Entrepreneurial Teamwork Owner mindset Outcome focused Continuous learning What we offer Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy 401k Plan with matching Share purchase/match plan Leadership Development Program Volunteer paid days off Employee Assistance Program Achievement fund Free parking Variety of Health & Wellness programs Discount and Perks program We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.