Operations Manager

Relate Search has partnered with a leading power generation company on their search for an Operations Manager. This role presents an exciting opportunity to oversee the daily operations of a power plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with environmental regulations. The Operations Manager will play a critical role in optimizing plant performance, leading a team of operators, and driving continuous improvements in operational processes. If you are a strategic leader with a strong background in power plant operations and a passion for driving efficiency, this could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the operations team to maintain reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations.

Analyze operating results and implement improvements to enhance plant performance and reduce costs.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies and environmental requirements.

Guide the Maintenance Manager on equipment maintenance and repairs.

Ensure that thermal and electrical outputs are maintained, at maximum levels and efficiencies.

Oversee the training of all Plant employees and maintain the Plant’s training manual. Ensure that an adequate number of trained employees are available, to maintain continuous and safe project operations

Report normal, abnormal, or emergency conditions, to the Plant Manager.

Manage external contractors, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Assist with the location, screening, and hiring of Operating employees

Maintain plant operation manuals, logs, and records, ensuring all procedures are current and effective.

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in power plant operations, with a proven track record of leadership and process improvement.

Strong background in combined cycle or gas turbine power plants preferred.

Technical undergraduate degree, or equivalent work experience preferred

Previous experience in a supervisory role overseeing operational teams.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing protective equipment as needed.

Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.

Occasional travel required.

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