Operations Manager, Power Plant

ContourGlobal; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ContourGlobal is seeking an Operations Manager for its Hobbs, NM power plant. You will lead the on-site Operations team, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations while coordinating with Maintenance, EHS, and other functions.

Responsibilities include implementing the operating plan, monitoring performance, developing staff, and driving improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency, and operating costs.

Qualifications

• Technical undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience supervising Operations employees and assigning work.
• Ability to work in on-site, plant environment and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations team to maintain safe, reliable, compliant plant operations.
• Monitor plant conditions to maintain thermal and electrical output efficiently.
• Respond to normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions per procedures.
• Maintain plant logs, reports, and records accurately.
• Develop and coach staff, including training and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Environmental, Health & Safety, and HR functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, productivity and costs.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Power plant operations

Leadership

Safety & compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

SAP experience

On-call rotation

Education

Technical degree / military training / apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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ContourGlobalis a KKR-backed next-generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) operating across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of nearly6 GWof renewable generation, flexible thermal power and battery energy storage assets, providing reliable, dispatchable power solutions that support the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future.

ContourGlobal is transforming into a predominantly renewable power platform through the decarbonization of its thermal fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Leveraging its in-house development, engineering and operational capabilities, the company currently has more than 2 GWof renewable and BESS projects under construction and approximately15 GWin development.

Building on its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, ContourGlobal partners with utilities, industrial customers and digital infrastructure operators to deliver tailored power solutions through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs and powered-land solutions that shorten time-to-market for data center developments.

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Operations Manager, Power Plant

Location/Hobbs (onsite)

Job Summary

The Operations Manager leads the safe, reliable, complaint, and efficient operation of the plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position provides day-to-day leadership to the Operations team and works closely with Maintenance, Environmental, Health and Safety, and other plant functions.

The Operations Manager is responsible for implementing the plant operating plan, monitoring plant and equipment performance, developing employees, and identifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operating costs.

This is an opportunity for an experienced power generation professional to lead a critical operating team, solve complex operational challenges, and directly influence plant performance. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Operations team in maintaining safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient plant operations.
• Monitor plant conditions and ensure thermal and electrical output is maintained at appropriate operating levels and efficiencies.
• Respond to normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions in accordance with established procedures.
• Keep the Plant Manager informed of significant operating conditions, risks, and corrective actions.
• Partner with the Maintenance Manager to communicate equipment conditions, prioritize maintenance needs, and support equipment reliability.
• Analyze operating results, equipment performance, and failures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement practical solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, productivity, efficiency, and operating cost.
• Lead or support failure analysis and root cause reviews, including the use of the Five Whys methodology.
• Oversee the plant water chemistry program, including required testing, inspections, documentation, and treatment activities.
• Maintain the Environmental Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manual and support compliance with all applicable environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate environmental activities across plant departments and ensure Operations employees are trained to respond appropriately to environmental events.
• Ensure plant operations comply with ContourGlobal policies and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain current plant operations manuals, policies, and procedures. Develop and revise procedures as needed to reflect safe and effective operating practices.
• Ensure plant logs, operating records, and required reports are accurate, complete, and maintained appropriately.
• Develop contractor scopes of work and oversee contractor performance to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution.
• Establish clear objectives, expectations, and accountabilities for Operations team members.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Oversee employee onboarding, technical qualification, and continuing operations training.
• Maintain the plant training program and ensure an adequate number of qualified employees are available to support continuous and safe operations.
• Build succession plans and prepare employees for expanded responsibilities.
• Create an accountable, collaborative, and high performing team environment.
• Address employee relations matters promptly and consistently, partnering with Human Resources when appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of Operations employees.
• Encourage team members to identify and implement improvements that enhance safety, reliability, productivity, cost effectiveness, and service quality.
• Support the effectiveness of the plant Management System and its integration into daily business processes.
• Complete other responsibilities assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: A technical undergraduate degree, military technical training, apprenticeship training, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in power plant operations, including experience supervising Operations employees. Your background should include responsibility for assigning work, managing performance, developing employees, and supporting safe and reliable plant operations.
• Travel requirements: Ability to complete occasional business travel as required.
• Schedule requirements: Ability to participate in the plant’s management on call rotation and work outside normal business hours when required by outages, emergencies, staffing needs, workloads, or plant conditions. Occasional weekend, holiday, and extended hours may be required.
• Physical requirements: Ability to access and work throughout an operating power plant. This may include extended periods of standing and walking, climbing stairs and ladders, working around operating equipment, wearing required personal protective equipment, working in areas where hazardous materials may be present, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of power plant operations, safety practices, operating procedures, emergency response, and environmental compliance.
• Leadership and motivational skills with the ability to establish expectations, hold employees accountable, and develop a high performing team.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make timely decisions during normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions.
• Ability to evaluate operating data, equipment performance, plant conditions, and equipment failures.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing operating procedures, reports, and work requests.
• Strong verbal communication, coaching, and training skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Health and Safety, Human Resources, and other plant functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized plant management systems.

What drives your application forward:

• Combined cycle or gas turbine power plant experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience supporting major outages, plant commissioning, or significant maintenance activities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, failure analysis, or root cause analysis initiatives.
• A demonstrated record of increasing responsibility and achievement within power generation operations.

We recognize that relevant experience can be gained through different career paths. If you meet most of the qualifications and believe your background would enable you to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply.

Our Values

«We» is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working@CG:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

ABOUT CONTOURGLOBAL

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development.
The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions

OUR VALUES

• «We» is our greatest asset
• We respect and protect the environment
• We are doers, committed to doing things right
• We act with integrity and transparency
• We think and act like entrepreneurs