Operations Authority
Core
Provide independent oversight of operational safety, work control systems, operator capability, plant operations, and operational risk across a generation portfolio.
Role type
Senior strategy-level operational authority
Builds
Operational assurance frameworks, standards, and governance mechanisms for generation assets
Domain
Energy generation / Power utilities
Required skills
Operational risk management, Work control systems, Safety governance, Plant operations oversight, Regulatory engagement, Executive reporting, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Change management, Ambiguity navigation, Cross-functional leadership
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Establish and evolve operational authority frameworks and governance mechanisms; Provide independent assurance on operational risk and capability; Maintain oversight of operational performance from commissioning to operation; Lead development of operational standards and safety rules; Partner with operational leaders and safety teams; Act as enterprise-wide escalation point for safety and isolation matters; Support executive and board-level reporting; Represent the organization with regulators. (via careerplan.io/jobs/5904075459-operations-authority-at-contact-energy)