Operations Manager

NES Fircroft; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Discount programs

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an Operations Manager for a 2x1 combined-cycle natural gas power plant in Northern Virginia. You will lead daily plant operations, supervise technicians, and drive safety, performance, and cost-efficiency initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years in power generation with strong CC plant operations experience and hands-on gas turbine knowledge. Bachelor's degree preferred and a 20% annual bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of power generation experience.
• 4+ years in a supervisory, management, or project leadership role.
• Hands-on knowledge of large frame gas turbines (Siemens, GE, etc.).
• Strong understanding of O&M functions within a combined-cycle facility.
• Knowledge of NERC requirements and power system operations.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and manage Operations & Maintenance Technicians and Lead OMTs.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with plant and company procedures.
• Lead employee development, training, cross-training, and qualification programs.
• Oversee Lockout/Tagout and operational procedures.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support environmental, HSE, NERC, and contractual compliance.
• Partner with the Facility Manager on budgets, reporting, staffing, and plant performance.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to reduce operating and contractor costs.
• Build and maintain a highly motivated, productive, and technically capable operations team.
• Make sound operational decisions during emergency situations.

Skills

Power generation

Leadership

Operations & maintenance

NERC knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Staff development

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

P&IDs

Electrical one-lines

Logic drawings

Job description

Operations Manager | Combined-Cycle Power Generation | Northern Virginia

A leading energy services company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead operations at a 2x1 combined-cycle natural gas power plant in Northern Virginia.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations and manage Operations & Maintenance Technicians and Lead OMTs
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with plant and company procedures
• Lead employee development, training, cross-training, and qualification programs
• Oversee Lockout/Tagout and operational procedures
• Monitor and optimize plant performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Support environmental, HSE, NERC, and contractual compliance
• Partner with the Facility Manager on budgets, reporting, staffing, and plant performance
• Identify process improvements and opportunities to reduce operating and contractor costs
• Build and maintain a highly motivated, productive, and technically capable operations team
• Make sound operational decisions during emergency situations

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of relevant power generation experience
• 4+ years in a supervisory, management, or project leadership role
• Strong combined-cycle power plant operations experience
• Required: Hands-on knowledge of large frame gas turbines (Siemens, GE, etc.)
• Strong understanding of O&M functions within a combined-cycle facility
• Knowledge of NERC requirements and power system operations
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills
• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 20% annual plant performance bonus
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, time off & holidays
• Professional development & career succession planning
• Employee perks & discount programs

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