Senior Power Plant Manager: Operations & Reliability

CEIS | Critical Energy Infrastructure Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CEIS Power is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations for a new plant, leveraging 10+ years in power generation, plant operations, or maintenance management. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and performance in a mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will lead supervisors and technicians, drive preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure regulatory and environmental compliance while maintaining strong client communication and operational records.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power generation, plant operations, maintenance management or related industrial environment.
• Previous power plant experience required; combined-cycle experience preferred.
• Plant Manager leadership experience ideal; extensive operations or maintenance leadership considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power generation.
• Lead plant personnel, supervisors, and technicians with clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Monitor plant performance, availability, production, and emissions compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and procedures.
• Analyze equipment issues, coordinate troubleshooting, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Manage maintenance schedules, work execution, and priorities to support reliable plant performance.
• Serve as primary contact for the customer, communicating plant performance and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational records, maintenance documentation, and performance reports.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with local vendors, service providers, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Safety compliance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

CEIS Power is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations for a new plant, leveraging 10+ years in power generation, plant operations, or maintenance management. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and performance in a mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will lead supervisors and technicians, drive preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure regulatory and environmental compliance while maintaining strong client communication and operational records.