Operations Manager

W3Global; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus opportunity

Medical

Dental

Vision

401 K Plan

Parental Leave

Time Off & Holidays

Perks & Discount programs

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a major natural gas plant in Northwest Virginia. You will supervise Operations & Maintenance Technicians and Lead OMTs to drive safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance and partner with the Facility Manager to achieve site goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of combined-cycle power plant operations, hands-on leadership, and ability to manage budgets, training, and regulatory requirements, including

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of combined-cycle power plant operations.
• Strong technical aptitude and safety leadership.
• Ability to write operating procedures, work requests, and purchase requisitions.
• Understanding of budgets, contract evaluation, and plant economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Operations Department activities.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Implement programs and directives with confidence and commitment.
• Address staff concerns to support productivity and morale.
• Correct negative behaviour promptly with positive reinforcement.
• Provide Facility Manager with regular updates on staff morale and performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee the plant lockout/tagout program.
• Develop and deliver training programs, including cross-training.
• Coach and develop staff to maintain qualifications and skills.
• Delegate projects and manage a backlog of work orders.
• Distribute work effectively across plant functions.
• Support HSE in environmental compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate with consultants on environmental projects.
• Support reporting on environmental, safety, budgeting, and performance.
• Monitor plant performance and justify improvements with cost data.
• Encourage process improvements to reduce contractor costs.
• Provide input on annual budget and operating plan.
• Manage operations staff to sustain efficient operations and control overtime.
• Demonstrate leadership to meet or exceed facility goals.
• Ensure EEGPPS compliance with the O&M agreement.
• Maintain a productive, motivated team and enforce policy.
• Set high standards for productivity and quality.
• Develop department training guidelines and job requirements with staff.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent interruptions in operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager.

Skills

Combined-cycle ops

Leadership

Emergency decision making

Procedures writing

Reading drawings/PNIDs

Budgeting basics

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead operations at their natural gas plant in Northwest Virginia.

• The facility includes two Siemens SGT6-5000F gas turbines, one Siemens SSTS 5000 steam turbine, 685 MW of base capacity, and 80 MW of duct firing capability.
• In this role, you will help drive safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance by leading a team of Operations & Maintenance Technicians and Lead OMTs.
• You will oversee daily operations, support compliance with environmental and safety standards, and partner closely with the Facility Manager to achieve site goals.
  

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily Operations Department activities.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure employees and contractors follow plant and company safety procedures.
• Implement programs and directives with confidence and commitment.
• Address staff concerns proactively to support productivity and morale.
• Correct negative behaviour promptly with positive reinforcement.
• Provide the Facility Manager with regular updates on staff morale and performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee the plant lockout/tagout program.
• Develop and deliver training programs, including cross-training, to build a more flexible and productive team.
• Coach and develop team members to maintain qualifications and required skill sets.
• Delegate projects and tasks to maintain an effective backlog of work orders.
• Distribute work effectively and broaden staff exposure across plant functions.
• Support the HSE Specialist in maintaining environmental compliance, including quarterly and annual reporting.
• Coordinate with consultants, as needed, on environmental projects.
• Support the Facility Manager with facility reporting, including environmental, safety, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance through testing, evaluation, and improvement recommendations with cost justification.
• Encourage internal process improvements to reduce contractor costs.
• Provide input on the annual budget and operating plan.
• Manage operations staff to support efficient operations and overtime use.
• Demonstrate effective leadership in meeting or exceeding facility goals.
• Support the Facility Manager in ensuring EEGPPS performs in accordance with the O&M agreement.
• Maintain a productive, motivated team through sound people management and consistent policy enforcement.
• Set high standards for productivity and quality.
• Develop department training guidelines.
• Partner with department staff to maintain job, task, and knowledge requirements.
• Monitor chemical and consumable inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facility Manager.
  

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of combined-cycle power plant operations.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Thorough understanding of operations and maintenance functions for Siemens SGT6-5000F gas turbines.
• Ability to write operating procedures, work requests, and purchase requisitions.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals, and P&IDs.
• Understanding of budgets, bid proposals, contract evaluation, basic accounting principles, plant economics, and power system operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write routine reports, solve practical problems, communicate clearly, and train others.
• Understanding of NERC requirements.
  

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in a supervisory, management, or project oversight role.
• 4-6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
  

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus a proven record of achieving goals, preferred.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with a 20% plant bonus opportunity based on performance
• Comprehensive Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 K Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Time Off & Holidays
• Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs