Plant Manager

360X Staffing; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A well-established staffing agency is seeking a proven Plant Manager to lead two cogeneration facilities in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will oversee operations, maintenance, and compliance while ensuring a strong safety culture. Responsibilities include budgeting, managing plant personnel, and serving as a liaison to stakeholders. This full-time position offers competitive pay and includes benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Plant Manager or senior leader in a combined-cycle power plant.
• Strong command of contract management and IPP operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all O&M, safety, environmental, and training programs.
• Lead and develop plant personnel.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Manage planned and unplanned outages.
• Administer contracts and project agreements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Serve as the plant’s public and regulatory liaison.

Skills

O&M business principles

Budgeting

Environmental compliance

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants.

This range is provided by 360X Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Role Overview

I work with clients across the United States in a variety of industries to identify, recruit and hire top talent that moves organizations forward.

A well‑established org with a national footprint seeks a proven Plant Manager to lead two 100‑MW‑class combined‑cycle cogeneration facilities in Solvay and Beaver Falls, NY. Each site features Siemens combustion turbines and steam turbines.

The role oversees all operations, maintenance, engineering, compliance, and administration under the O&M Agreement, ensuring reliability, safety, and profitability while serving as the primary liaison to the Owner and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline (preferred).
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager or senior leader in a combined‑cycle power plant.
• Strong command of O&M business principles, contract management, and IPP operations.
• Expertise in budgeting, environmental compliance, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all O&M, safety, environmental, and training programs, ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Lead and develop plant personnel, maintaining qualifications and a strong safety culture.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to maximize plant profitability.
• Manage planned and unplanned outages, optimizing schedules and resources.
• Administer contracts and project agreements (O&M, energy supply, interconnection, service).
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and all reporting obligations.
• Serve as the plant’s public and regulatory liaison, promoting a positive community image.
• Support operations and maintenance troubleshooting and technical problem resolution.
• Execute continuous improvement initiatives and special projects assigned by NAES leadership.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative, Management, and Engineering

Industries

Electric Power Generation and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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