Cogeneration Plant Operations Leader

Bradsby Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance for a cogeneration facility at the Indianapolis site, ensuring reliable steam and power supply while meeting safety and environmental standards.

You will lead a small operations team, coordinate with controls, commissioning, and contractors, and develop annual O&M budgets while delivering on performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 3+ years supervisory experience in a solid fuel-fired power plant; 6+ years if no degree.
• Understanding of the technology used by the customer and how it relates to commodities and services; Biomass, Biogas or Wastewater background encouraged.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes governing the facility.
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of powerhouse equipment and systems (gas turbines, steam boilers, electrical distribution, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels of staff and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly updates to Regional Manager and Director of Operations during the Cogen Startup process.
• Develop operating and safety procedures and all administrative tasks for a new plant startup.
• Oversee construction team meetings and quality of Cogen construction with focus on long-term operation.
• Ensure commissioning/testing activities for safe turnover from construction to operations.
• Coordinate with Controls Integrator and Commissioning Agents to optimize automated facility.
• Ensure safe, efficient, environmentally responsible operation and meet contract deliverables.
• Supervise daily activities of plant staff including operators; manage 3rd party vendors.
• Adhere to commercial/contractual obligations and act as onsite liaison between Company and Customer.
• Develop and manage annual O&M budget and cost-saving measures.
• Conduct employee safety training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Power plant operations

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office proficiency

CMMS experience

Gas turbines & boilers

Electrical distribution knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingredion is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance for a cogeneration facility at the Indianapolis site, ensuring reliable steam and power supply while meeting safety and environmental standards.

You will lead a small operations team, coordinate with controls, commissioning, and contractors, and develop annual O&M budgets while delivering on performance targets.