Plant Operations & Maintenance Leader

Software Placement Group

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Power Generation Company is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead daily plant operations and maintenance activities, partnering with the Plant Manager to drive safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on budgeting, performance management, outage oversight, and asset integrity within a critical leadership capacity.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in power generation, engineering background, and strong ability to lead teams, manage

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years in the power generation field; exceptional experience may substitute for degree.
  • Knowledge of gas steam turbines and electrical generators.
  • Strong leadership and ability to coach and guide employees.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and persuasive verbal communication.
  • Ability to read control logic diagrams, P&IDs and related materials.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related tools.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license with acceptable MVR history.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily plant operations and maintenance programs with Plant Manager.
  • Manage performance/outage/program budgets and asset integrity.
  • Ensure safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory adherence.
  • Lead and develop staff, set goals, monitor performance, and provide feedback.
  • Coordinate with regulatory bodies and auditors; manage permit renewals.
  • Prepare reports, respond to plant trips, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership
Budgeting
Regulatory compliance
Safety leadership
Project management
Communication
Strategic planning
Troubleshooting
Analytical thinking
Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Power Generation Company is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead daily plant operations and maintenance activities, partnering with the Plant Manager to drive safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on budgeting, performance management, outage oversight, and asset integrity within a critical leadership capacity.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in power generation, engineering background, and strong ability to lead teams, manage

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