Senior Power Generation Operations Leader

Job Juncture; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Director of Operations for a multi-facility power generation portfolio in the United States. You will lead operations, maintenance, engineering, and staff management to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable plant performance.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee budgets and outages, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, permitting, and contractual requirements. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (highly desired).
• 10+ years of experience in power generation operations and/or maintenance, including significant experience with gas turbine facilities.
• MBA or strong experience with the business and commercial aspects of independent power producers.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and profitability using best-in-class practices.
• Lead, develop, and manage plant staff to ensure alignment with facility, company, and industry standards.
• Oversee daily facility operations to meet or exceed production and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including permitting and reporting obligations.
• Manage hiring, performance management, compensation processes, and personnel practices in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Develop, manage, and control facility budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in alignment with long-term maintenance plans.
• Administer and ensure compliance with O&M Agreements, PPAs, LTSA agreements, and utility agreements.
• Plan and oversee plant outages to optimize production, cost, and schedule performance.
• Provide hands-on operational and technical support as needed, including evaluation of equipment issues and coordination of external resources.
• Lead risk assessments and apply market and industry knowledge to inform operational decisions.
• Direct system upgrades, modifications, and operational improvements.
• Lead transitions related to asset acquisitions, divestitures, or changes in O&M providers.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the local community, promoting positive relationships and community engagement.
• Complete special projects as assigned and maintain reliable, predictable attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job Juncture seeks a Director of Operations for a multi-facility power generation portfolio in the United States. You will lead operations, maintenance, engineering, and staff management to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable plant performance.

You will drive continuous improvement, oversee budgets and outages, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, permitting, and contractual requirements. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.