Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Power Plant Manager to lead the operations and maintenance of a utility-scale combined-cycle natural gas power plant . This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring the facility operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting operational, environmental, and financial performance objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a 2x1 combined-cycle power plan t (or a comparable utility-scale combined-cycle facility) and a proven track record of leading plant operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, and personnel

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the power plant
• Oversee daily operations, maintenance activities, outage planning, and plant performance
• Manage annual operating budgets, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory
• Ensure compliance with all NERC, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Lead and develop plant personnel while fostering a strong safety-first culture
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with plant ownership, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Recommend and implement plant upgrades and process improvements supported by sound technical and financial analysis
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Significant leadership experience with in combined-cycle power plant operations and maintena nce
• Experience managing operations and maintenance at a utility-scale combined-cycle natural gas power pl ant
• Experience wi th large frame gas turbi nes. Siemens experience is preferred; GE and Mitsubishi turbine experience will also be considered
• Strong background in outage planning, plant reliability, budgeting, and cost management
• Experience with NERC compliance, environmental programs, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing operations and maintenance teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal leadership, plant owners, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

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