Plant Manager - Waterford Energy Center

Talen Energy; Waterford (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Plant Manager for the Waterford Energy Center, a 880 MW natural gas-fired facility in Waterford, OH. The role provides leadership to plant personnel and outside crews to maximize asset value, safety, reliability, and cost-effective performance.

You will develop and implement Operational Excellence initiatives, oversee safety, regulatory compliance (NERC, OSHA, EPA), manage budgets and schedules, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of power generation operation and maintenance experience.
• Experience leading in an operating power plant work environment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of government regulations including OSHA, EPA, DEP, and NERC.
• Travel required: 5-15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and implement long-term business and operation strategies for the plant, which meet departmental and corporate goals.
• Manage the safety, environmental and NERC compliance activities at the plant to achieve corporate objectives in these areas.
• Promote a safety conscious work environment.
• Coordinate generation scheduling with Talen Marketing to derive maximum profitability for the station.
• Manage the overall operation and maintenance aspects of the plant in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Ensure operating standards are met or exceeded and that all required maintenance activities are completed in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Develop and manage the plant’s Operations and Maintenance budget and plant inventory.
• Identify and justify future capital projects that enhance bottom-line financial and operational performance.
• Lead the plant in efforts to identify and resolve problem areas.
• Provide contract administration for labor services and materials.
• Provide supervision, direction and leadership to the plant teams and individuals. This includes day to day supervision, individual development, goal setting, and performance management and recognition.
• Establish expectations and implement timely/complete communications to all plant personnel to provide information and increase understanding of plant performance; safety, environmental and financial performance; long-term strategies and initiatives; Corporate and department policies, etc.

Education

BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Plant Manager for our Waterford Energy Center. The Waterford Energy Center is a 880 MW, 3-unit, natural gas-fired facility located in Waterford, OH. The CCGT consists of 3 gas turbines and 1 steam turbine.

Provide overall leadership and direction to all plant personnel and outside personnel to maximize the value of the generation asset. Drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance to achieve corporate objectives and to maximize the profitability of the generating asset. Develop and implement company and business unit Operational Excellence initiatives as a member of the Talen Fossil Division leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Lead, develop and implement long-term business and operation strategies for the plant, which meet departmental and corporate goals.
• Manage the safety, environmental and NERC compliance activities at the plant to achieve corporate objectives in these areas.
• Promote a safety conscious work environment.
• Coordinate generation scheduling with Talen Marketing to derive maximum profitability for the station.
• Manage the overall operation and maintenance aspects of the plant in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Ensure operating standards are met or exceeded and that all required maintenance activities are completed in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Develop and manage the plant’s Operations and Maintenance budget and plant inventory.
• Identify and justify future capital projects that enhance bottom-line financial and operational performance.
• Lead the plant in efforts to identify and resolve problem areas.
• Provide contract administration for labor services and materials.
• Provide supervision, direction and leadership to the plant teams and individuals. This includes day to day supervision, individual development, goal setting, and performance management and recognition.
• Establish expectations and implement timely/complete communications to all plant personnel to provide information and increase understanding of plant performance; safety, environmental and financial performance; long-term strategies and initiatives; Corporate and department policies, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of power generation experience in operation and maintenance of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment and control systems.
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading in an operating power plant work environment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles. Working knowledge of government regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DEP, and NERC.
• Travel Required Travel is required, based on fleet initiatives (5-15%).

Company Information

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.

Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

Talen has an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.