Power Plant Operations Leader

Entergy; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; AUD 171,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a senior plant operations leader to manage the performance and safety of a power plant in Texas. You will oversee technical staff and drive reliability, regulatory compliance, and financial performance with a focus on efficiency and safety.

The role requires 8+ years of supervisory experience, a technical degree, and strong leadership capabilities to guide a large team through complex plant operations and regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a plant environment.
• In-depth experience operating and overseeing power plants.
• Knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance, safety, cost control and regulatory compliance.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe production within regulatory requirements including environmental permits, NERC, Sarbanes‑Oxley processes, RTO requirements, and company policies.
• Own plant operations and performance; allocate resources to meet objectives; adapt plans for service challenges.
• Direct plant staff and coordinate with engineering, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and support teams; ensure training.
• Foster a high-performance culture with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure plant readiness to meet system load requirements; collaborate with system planning to maximize production.
• Prepare and manage plant budgets; monitor performance against financial and operational goals; drive gap-closure actions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial management

Business acumen

ISO/RTO experience

Leadership

Operations management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Entergy is seeking a senior plant operations leader to manage the performance and safety of a power plant in Texas. You will oversee technical staff and drive reliability, regulatory compliance, and financial performance with a focus on efficiency and safety.

The role requires 8+ years of supervisory experience, a technical degree, and strong leadership capabilities to guide a large team through complex plant operations and regulatory environments.