Power Plant Operations Manager

Key People; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Plant Manager to direct all Operations and Maintenance activities at the plant. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operation with adequate manpower, tools, equipment, and spare parts.

You will lead safety, environmental QA/QC, and continuous improvement programs while maintaining high morale and performance. You will report to the Operations Director and supervise Plant Supervisors and the Administrative Manager, coordinating with other divisions to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent (from an accredited college or university).
• 10 years of power plant or similar experience.
• 3 years supervising technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
• Gas turbine experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant O&M activities and ensure adequate manpower, tools, equipment, and spare parts for safe, efficient operation.
• Administer Safety, Operations, NERC Compliance, Maintenance, Administrative, Training, Chemistry and Environmental QA/QC programs.
• Manage and oversee planned and unplanned plant outages.
• Implement training and qualification programs for plant personnel.
• Conduct periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to reflect current operating requirements.
• Direct sourcing, screening and hiring of new or replacement personnel as needed.
• Verify certification status of affected operation and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure morale and motivation of plant personnel is maintained at a high level.
• Oversee preparation of client and utility reports, budgets, environmental compliance reports, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Outage management

Training & development

Environmental QA/QC

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Key People is seeking a Plant Manager to direct all Operations and Maintenance activities at the plant. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient operation with adequate manpower, tools, equipment, and spare parts.

You will lead safety, environmental QA/QC, and continuous improvement programs while maintaining high morale and performance. You will report to the Operations Director and supervise Plant Supervisors and the Administrative Manager, coordinating with other divisions to meet