Power Plant Manager

Rain Industries Limited; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Power Plant Manager to ensure the safe and efficient operation of its Lake Charles Power Unit. The role requires over 15 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance, alongside strong leadership and financial management capabilities. The manager will oversee daily activities, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive continuous improvement within the team. This position is ideal for an experienced professional ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related technical training required.
• 15+ years of broad power generation operations and maintenance experience.
• 3-6 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a power-generation environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily power generation and distribution.
• Ensure systematic implementation of maintenance programs.
• Develop and manage the plant budget.
• Drive innovation for plant reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Power generation operations

Maintenance management

Strong leadership skills

Financial management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline

Job description

At Rain Carbon Inc., we’re dedicated to assembling exceptional teams, nurturing talent, and fostering personal and professional growth. Join us in a safe, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to thrive.

Our global offices facilitate seamless operations, complemented by state‑of‑the‑art production facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, and the USA where we cultivate enduring partnerships and ensure market success through consistent quality and customized solutions. With an unwavering commitment to reliability and responsibility, we foster a culture of excellence across all levels of our organization.

Purpose

The Power Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the Lake Charles Power Unit, including the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), Steam Turbine Generator, auxiliary systems, water treatment, emissions control systems, and related power‑generation assets.

This position leads all day‑to‑day plant activities, ensuring compliance with load requirements, environmental regulations, industry standards, and corporate safety policies. The role provides strategic direction for operations, maintenance planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement, while ensuring personnel are trained, developed, and performing to expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership—Oversee daily power generation and distribution, monitor plant equipment performance, and direct operational adjustments to meet load and operational requirements.
• Maintenance Management—Ensure systematic implementation of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; oversee condition monitoring of critical equipment and maintenance based on asset health.
• Compliance & Safety—Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, health and safety laws, and industry standards; develop, implement, and enforce operational policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Financial & Business Management—Develop, manage, and control the plant budget; provide financial forecasting, KPI reporting, and resource planning aligned with business strategy; support cost‑benefit analysis, project justification, and performance evaluation.
• Train, supervise, coach, and evaluate plant personnel to ensure safe work, technical proficiency, and performance accountability.
• Build an effective operations and maintenance team by aligning roles, responsibilities, and competency development with business needs.
• Lead communication across shifts and work groups, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving—Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and safety performance; conduct root‑cause analysis for equipment or process failures and ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline preferred; minimum two years of related technical training (college or vocational) required.
• 15+ years of broad power generation operations and maintenance experience; strong background with HRSGs, boilers, steam turbines, auxiliary systems, feedwater systems, cooling towers, compressors, and water treatment.
• 3‑6 years of supervisory or managerial experience leading teams in a power‑generation environment.
• Expert ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, operating procedures, and safety standards.
• Advanced capability in planning, organizing, resource scheduling, workflow management, budgeting, financial acumen, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex maintenance programs (PM, condition monitoring, turnaround planning).
• Strong communication, leadership, decision‑making, and compliance management skills.

Rain Carbon Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Rain Carbon Inc. prohibits discrimination in all employment‑based practices and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or other protected status.