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Plant Business Manager

NRG Energy, Inc.

Marshall, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Practices, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Business Support, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Career Development, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Processing, Corporate Policies, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Documentation, Driver's License, Economic Analysis, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Investigative Reports, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Journal Entries, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Needs Assessment, Office Equipment, Office Management, Operational Support, Operations, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, PC Software, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Evaluation, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP, SAP Administration, Safety/Work Safety, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Set Goals, Site Initiation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Accounting, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Telecommunications Equipment, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Marshall, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!


Job Summary:


Performs significant responsibilities related to budgeting and financial accounting analysis, investigation, and reporting. This position supports procurement and/or accounts payable processes and may interface with vendors and contractors. Also responsible for general office management such as inventory, reporting, and customer service functions; and administrative support to office personnel as needed.


Essential Duties/Responsibilities:


+ Overall Responsibility for facilities management, including investigating and purchasing office supplies and equipment (including telecommunications, IT equipment and services, etc.).

+ Maintains Facility accounting records in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), in support of Owner needs and in accordance with Owner, regulatory, and NRG policies and procedures. Prepare journal entries and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals and closing requirements.

+ Responsible for the maintenance of accounting records, preparation of financial reports, and development and usage of statistical and accounting information.

+ Provide both ad hoc and routine reporting in support of Owner and internal requirements.

+ Appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, trends, and earnings.

+ Vendor Relationship Management – Work with facility personnel, NRG Supply Chain and certain vendors to ensure services are priced at a value and delivered in accordance with specifications. Includes obtaining quotes and working with a wide variety of vendors; management of approved and qualified vendors including system documentation and involved in coordinating RFQ information to vendors and obtaining quotes. May be responsible for selection of vendor in some cases. Utilize SAP system to manage work orders and purchase orders. May be assigned as facility Field Buyer.

+ Inventory Management - Inventory is properly secured, identified, and reported and that inventory is procured in accordance with Owner and company policy.

+ Satisfactorily learn and demonstrate proficiency in computer software as needed by the company including learning system processes and report generation to facilitate needs from the system of other employees. Includes assisting with various input and managing the workflow through of system activity.

+ Stays well-informed of daily operations and analyzes variance of actual costs vs. budget. Performs economic analyses of projects and provides business recommendations.

+ Communicates regularly and effectively with Owner, Management, and all site personnel to prepare site operating budget and update monthly forecasts. Support the development of technical, leadership, and business skills of employees to carry out responsibilities in a competitive environment.

+ Provides accounting advice and counsel to the Plant Manager. Responsible as the Point-of-contact for accounting, tax, and SOX audits.

+ Support all Operations activities through collection and analysis of information and the dissemination of intelligence on financial and operational Plant Performance; perform detailed analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to support all business functions.

+ Utilize multiple data sources to collect, analyze, consolidate, and provide timely, accurate, presentation of all types of mission-critical business metrics, trends, and patterns within plant operations, including plant performance (availability and reliability), safety, and financials (Capex, O&M, and G&A). Utilize data sources appropriately for specific ad hoc assignments. Effectively convert data to meaningful information for executives. Utilize SAP system to manage work orders and purchase orders.

+ Support and participate in NRG’s safety programs.


Working Conditions:


+ Normal office and power plant environment.

+ Work is performed in an administration office environment located within a power plant.

+ Work overtime and non-standard working hours as needed.

+ Requires occasional business travel outside the normal service area.

+ Requires operation of a personal computer.

+ Occasionally requires wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hard hat, etc.).

+ Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

+ Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment


Minimum Requirements:


+ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related technical field AND 4 years related business experience, or

+ Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related technical field and 6 years relevant business experience.

+ Valid Driver’s License


Preferred Qualifications:


+ Experience in a power plant or other industrial setting

+ Experience utilizing SAP

+ Microsoft Applications


Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


+ Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization.

+ Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks assigned by multiple sources.

+ Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross-functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions.

+ Ability to use a personal computer and related applications including Microsoft Office products and SAP and possess the ability to learn other new proprietary or purchased applications.

+ Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals both internal and external.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality with employee personal, NRG, and customer information.

+ Ability to manage vendor and customer relationships including contract management process and contract negotiations preferred.

+ Ability to read, write and understand English - Strong knowledge of English grammar.

+ Ability to use a personal computer and associated software applications. Has understanding of our business software systems and their interfaces. Working knowledge of the following systems: SAP, JDE, and Outlook Soft. Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint


Competencies:


In addition to NRG Values and core behavioral competencies, demonstrates the following:


+ Uses and maintains technical and professional knowledge, shares that knowledge with others, and recognizes/applies new technology in a cost-effective manner.

+ Uses technical and communication skills to solve problems and communicate resolutions.

+ Able to work independently or as a team member to accomplish goals and requirements.

+ Obtains and applies knowledge of competitive business practices in daily work activities and decision making.

+ Seeks to understand Owner needs and focuses on meeting or exceeding their expectations.

+ Accepts changes in the organization and adapts to meet the new requirements.

+ Committed to making the workplace safe and environmentally sound.

+ Willing to accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior.


_Please Note: Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate._


NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.


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About the Company

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NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.nrgenergy.com