Shift Manager – Power Generation

Prismecs; New Mexico; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy solutions company is seeking a dedicated Shift Manager to ensure safe and efficient operations at their power generation facility. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive operational experience with gas turbines, and a commitment to safety and infrastructure reliability. You will oversee plant activities during shifts, manage teams, and enforce compliance standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are ready to drive impactful change in the energy sector, apply now and join a high-performance team at the forefront of energy transformation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power plant operations and maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Direct experience with gas turbine systems, such as those used in mobile generation units.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance (OSHA, local regulations).

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant operations team during assigned shifts, ensuring optimal performance of turbine generators.
• Enforce safety standards, and monitor plant KPIs.
• Coordinate with OEMs during maintenance, testing, or commissioning events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Compliance

Decision-Making

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering

Tools

DCS

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

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Prismecs is at the forefront of transforming energy solutions on a global scale. As trailblazers in supply chain and engineering, we empower industrial teams to break through barriers in sectors like power generation and oil & gas. With a strategic presence in key markets around the globe. We're not just a company; we're a dynamic global force.

Prismecs merges domain expertise with cutting-edge innovation, especially in sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, metals, mining, and data centers. We specialize in tailoring solutions for maximum uptime, offering an unparalleled platform for your skills to thrive. If you're driven to make a tangible impact in the industrial realm, envision yourself contributing to a team at Prismecs that prioritizes reliability and integrity at every stage.

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Shift Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation of a power generation facility fueled by natural gas or liquid fuel, utilizing aero-derivative or industrial turbine generators. The Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing all plant activities during assigned shifts, coordinating operations and maintenance teams, responding to system issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

This leadership role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in rotating equipment, turbine systems, and power plant operations, who are ready to take responsibility for real-time plant performance and personnel supervision.

Location: On-site at a customer facility

Start Date: Immediately

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant operations team during assigned shifts, ensuring optimal performance of turbine generators and Balance of Plant (BoP) systems.
• Oversee real-time operational decisions including turbine start-up, shutdown, synchronization, and load management.
• Supervise Control Room Operators, Field Operators, and Maintenance Technicians to ensure coordinated plant activity.
• Enforce safety standards, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), permit-to-work systems, and emergency response protocols.
• Monitor plant KPIs, operational logs, and equipment trends; initiate troubleshooting or escalation as necessary.
• Ensure accurate shift handovers, reporting, and communication of plant status to management and engineering.
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and internal stakeholders during maintenance, testing, or commissioning events.
• Support root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on operating procedures, safety incidents, and maintenance records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power plant operations and maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Direct experience with gas turbine systems (aero-derivative or industrial), such as those used in mobile or modular generation units.
• Strong knowledge of turbine auxiliaries, fuel handling, cooling, lube oil, air systems, and electrical distribution.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-pressure, real-time operating environment.
• Proficient in reading technical documentation including P&IDs, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Familiarity with computerized systems (DCS, SCADA, CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance (OSHA, ISO, local regulations).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and respond to plant emergencies when required.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
  
  

Preferred:

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering.
• Prior experience with mobile, modular, or fast-deployment power plants.
• Certifications in turbine operation, HSE, or electrical safety are a plus.
  
  

Applicants must submit CV/ Resume in English

At Prismecs, we don't just support power—we build it. Join a high-performance team that's driving the future of global energy. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge power systems, collaborate with industry leaders, and contribute to projects that truly matter. If you're ready to bring your reliability, expertise, and adaptability to a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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