Job Description Summary
The O&M Manager is responsible for managing the operations and maintenance activities of the Owner's generating assets, ensuring adequate and reliable equipment and units are available to meet generation requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner. The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As the O&M Manager, you will:
- Maintain care, custody, control and safe operation and maintenance of a 520 MW simple cycle power plant
- Provide strong leadership and coaching for approximately 7 site personnel
- Supervise regulatory compliance for NERC, environmental, health, and safety requirements
- Assist in annual budget preparation for owner and effectively manage plant expenditures
- Control all operational documents as outlined on the site Master List of Controlled Documents.
- Follow operational objectives consistent with achieving maximum plant efficiency to meet customer requirements in the most safe, reliable, economical and environmentally safe manner.
- Develop, implement, monitor and revise operating procedures to ensure plant equipment is operated in a safe, compliant manner that enhances reliability.
- Develop and implement training and personnel resource plans to ensure adequate operational resources to satisfy plant needs.
- Identify and diagnose equipment and system operating failures and abnormal conditions. Identify and initiate corrective actions as appropriate with the assistance of other staff members.
- Be responsible for the development and recording of operations data. Develop the Weekly and Monthly Facility Reports and forwards the reports to the Plant Manager for review and distribution.
- Maintain availability 24 hours per day on-call basis with backup from the Plant Manager, or designee.
- Participate in outage planning and execution to ensure the safety of personnel and on-time completion of the workscope. Plan, track, and document work completion.
- Facilitate and coordinate proactive risk assessment and root-cause analysis of equipment failures and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
- Develop and implement process improvements utilizing Management of Change procedures.
- Recruit, interview and actively participate in the selection of operation staff. Assure proper staffing, scheduling and training of the operations staff.
- Maintain consistent communications with the Plant Manager, EHS Manager, and NERC Manager.
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Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field from an accredited university or college (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of power plant experience).
- Minimum 5 years' experience with increasing levels of responsibility in plant Operations and Maintenance.
- Minimum 3 years' experience with large frame Gas Turbines
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
- Ability and willingness to submit to a physical, respirator and hearing screening upon hire
- Ability and willingness to use personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, latex / rubber / leather gloves, safety shoes and respirator) as needed
Desired Characteristics:
- Operations and Maintenance experience in both Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle plants
- Operations and Maintenance experience with GE 7FA Gas Turbines
- Extensive knowledge of NERC, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations
- Highly organized and adaptable to change with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledgeable with Gas Turbine Control Systems, IT and I&E systems
About Us
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $91,400-$152,300 USD Annual.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a Variable Incentive (VIC) Bonus of 10%.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least October 10, 2024.
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No