Power Plant Operations Manager

Direct Energy Business; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the plant's daily activities and ensure safe, reliable, and economical operation under the O&M agreement. You will manage the operations staff, drive training, and implement programs that boost productivity while maintaining strict environmental and safety standards.

You will collaborate with the Facility Manager on budgets, reporting, and performance improvements, while developing staff capabilities and ensuring compliance with contracts

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of relevant experience, with at least four in a supervisory or management position.
• Four to six years related experience and/or training; or a combination of experience and/or education preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• AA/Associates degree or equivalent.
• Four-year degree or commensurate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Operations Department daily activities.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure all personnel and contractors follow safety procedures.
• Implement programs with positive leadership and address staff concerns promptly.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Direct plant lockout-tagout program.
• Develop and implement facility training programs for operations personnel.
• Delegate projects to maintain backlog of work orders and cross-train staff.
• Support the HSE Specialist for environmental compliance and reporting.
• Support Facility Manager in environmental, safety, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance with cost-justified improvements.
• Contribute to annual budget and operating plan development.
• Manage operations staff to optimize overtime and productivity.
• Demonstrate management skills to meet goals and enforce staff development.
• Establish training guidelines and maintain knowledge base.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals and consumables.

Skills

Power plant operations

Siemens T3000 DCS

Zero Discharge Systems

Documentation

P&ID interpretation

Ion exchange demin systems

Budgets & contracts

People management

Quality programs

Communication

Training others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA/Associates degree

Four-year degree or commensurate experience

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the plant's daily activities and ensure safe, reliable, and economical operation under the O&M agreement. You will manage the operations staff, drive training, and implement programs that boost productivity while maintaining strict environmental and safety standards.

You will collaborate with the Facility Manager on budgets, reporting, and performance improvements, while developing staff capabilities and ensuring compliance with contracts