Plant Manager

NAES Corporation; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager for its Richland-Stryker Generation project in Defiance, OH. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing budgets while leading a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have extensive power plant experience and a strong background in leadership and financial management.

Qualifications

• Extensive power plant and leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager at a combustion turbine power plant preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, operations, maintenance, and compliance programs.
• Manage budgeting, contracting, and performance of plant outages.
• Lead plant personnel and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Community Relations

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

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The Richland-Stryker Generation project comprises two peaking power plants. The Richland Peaking Plant, situated in Defiance, OH, features a robust power generation infrastructure with six units powered by natural gas as the primary fuel and distillate fuel oil (DFO) as a secondary option, collectively generating an impressive 450MW. The Stryker Peaking Plant in Stryker, OH, operates a single unit exclusively firing with distillate fuel oil, contributing 19MW to the energy landscape.

Opportunity Summary

The Plant Manager’s responsibilities encompass overseeing the safety, operations, maintenance, administrative, training, chemistry, environmental compliance, and QA/QC programs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations at both the Richland and Stryker facilities. This role involves managing plant outages, budgeting, and cost control while leading a motivated team and fostering continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance across both plants.

Additionally, the Plant Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as the primary liaison with the community, all while maintaining high standards for operational excellence and profitability.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Administer safety, operations, maintenance, administrative, training, chemistry, environmental compliance, and QA/QC programs, fostering a safety culture and ensuring reliable operations.
2. Manage planning, budgeting, contracting, and performance of plant outages, optimizing schedules for efficiency and profitability.
3. Support Operations and Maintenance personnel with equipment issues and utilize outside resources as needed.
4. Apply sound business principles and best practices to enhance profitability.
5. Control plant expenditures through budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting, adhering to the O&M Agreement.
6. Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to boost plant performance.
7. Lead plant personnel, aligning objectives with client requirements and safety standards.
8. Foster a positive work environment and high morale among staff.
9. Develop staffing, training, and qualification plans aligned with facility and Owner goals.
10. Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, promoting transparency and community engagement.
11. Ensure environmental permit compliance and oversee reporting and budgets.
12. Administer project agreements, ensuring compliance.
13. Maintain dependable attendance.
14. Complete special projects as assigned.

Safety and Working Conditions

Maintain safety through regular meetings, inspections, hazard analysis, and incident response, involving all team members and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Working Relationships

The Plant Manager reports to the Operations Director and supervises managers, technicians, and administrative staff, acting as the primary contact for the Owner regarding plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Includes standing, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and wearing protective equipment. Smoking restrictions are in place.

Fitness for Duty

Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including physical exams and drug screening, is required.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday during dayshift, with potential for extended hours, weekends, holidays, and travel.

Compensation

Starting salary ranges from $140,000 to $175,000, plus an annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Extensive power plant and leadership experience, with a record of accomplishments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager at a combustion turbine power plant strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in power generation, especially in peaking operations.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, safety regulations, budgeting, and contract management.
• Strong financial, organizational, and community relations skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

About NAES

NAES Corporation provides operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities, serving North America and beyond, across power, oil & gas, and renewables sectors. Committed to diversity and inclusion, NAES hires based on merit and competence.