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Operations Manager Power Plant

Location:
El Paso, TX
Posted:
August 25, 2025

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Rodolfo Sida, MBA

Cell Number: 915-***-****, Email ***********@*****.***

Senior-Level Operations Manager

Plant Operations Management Internal Control Systems Maintenance Program Administration

I am an accomplished, goal-oriented leader with a comprehensive management background within the power industry. Strong leadership abilities drive daily power plant operations, manage complex industrial projects, troubleshoot while providing solutions, and supervise personnel. Proven expertise in analyzing power plant operations, instituting internal control systems, and driving process improvements. Knowledgeable of maintenance principles, safety standards, and industry regulations, with a reputation for reliability.

Power Plant Management

Project Management

NERC /FERC / CIP Compliance

Operations Management

Plant & System Performance

Financial Management

Staff Training & Development

Asset Management

Budgeting Process and Planning

OSHA 30 Safety Regulations

Health & Safety Management

Strategic Planning

Led Cross-Functional Teams

Continues Process Analysis

Environmental Compliance

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Over 38 years of leadership experience within industrial environments

I succeeded in leadership roles such as Project Manager, Operations Manager, and Power Plant Supervisor.

Consistently recognized by management; attained multiple promotions during tenure at current company.

Sound knowledge of high-energy steam, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical power plant systems.

Able to communicate and work with all levels of an organization effectively.

Strong sense of discipline acquired from a military background.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Paper, Mansfield, La 2024 -Present

Operations Manager

The Power Manager role at International Paper is central to operations. As the Power Manager, I am the key person ensuring a continuous supply of steam, compressed air, and electric power distribution. This comes from three conventional units, each with 50 MW, and one GE LM 6000 combined cycle unit that produces 120 MW.

Manage the performance and development of salaried and hourly members by setting clear performance expectations and standards and identifying and providing the necessary skill development training.

Direct and lead all manufacturing activities in a manner that meets or exceeds performance and budget expectations.

Continuously improving the operation by staying current with new technologies, sharing best practices, identifying non-value-added elements, and modeling continuous improvement

Developed and implemented economic solutions tailored to system requirements and company strategy.

TRC Companies, San Juan, PR

Senior Project Manager 2022 - 2024

Manage and provide leadership oversight on assigned projects, including scheduling, creating budgets, addressing workforce and resource allocation, and ensuring project success.

Managed diverse construction, maintenance, and optimization of electric distribution systems within a high-demand industrial environment

Provide guidance and feedback on developing all project schedules, job costs, and other appropriate management reports.

Monitor actual costs vs. budget to complete forecasts and adjust accordingly.

Track the status of contracts and ensure that adjustments for extra work items are included, change orders and credits are accounted for, and materials are procured accordingly.

Work with external engineering firms to ensure project control expectations and deliverables are met

EL PASO ELECTRIC, El Paso, TX

Operations Supervisor / Trainer 2012 - 2022

Spearheaded daily power plant operations across multiple functions, supervised personnel, and oversaw extensive budgets. Manage scheduling and production schedules, continuously ensure safety in operations, and implement maintenance practices.

Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of plant and system performance to ensure optimal unit performance.

Expertly develop plant equipment manuals, sophisticated engineering drawings, and pertinent documentation.

Function as a resource for problem-solving for the Plant Manager and the management team.

El Paso Electric El Paso, TX

Project Manager, Corporate Development Department 2010 - 2012

Maintained sole responsibility for executing process improvement initiatives and work management procedures for multiple projects. Oversaw various aspects of project lifecycles, including project scope, planning, and cost-benefit analysis. Managed bid solicitation and contract negotiation for project contractors and service providers, and provided recommendations on process improvements during operational reviews.

Delivered strategic reports and performance analyses to senior leadership, enabling informed decisions and ongoing improvement..

Applied deep knowledge of company policies, procedures, and union contracts to manage electric construction and maintenance activities with precision and compliance

Led coordination and inspection of complicated utility and construction projects, making sure they meet operational goals and regulatory standards.

El Paso Electric, El Paso, TX.

Power Plant Control Room Operator 2007 – 2010

Responsible for the day-to-day tasks associated with plant operations, including monitoring steam and power generation and communication with other plant personnel.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master in Business Administration Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration University of Phoenix, El Paso, TX

Associate’s degree: Heating, Vent, & Air Conditioning El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX

Apprentice Training Boiler and Turbine Operation Naval Training Center San Diego, CA

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Project)

LANGUAGE FLUENCY

English and Spanish

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy, Long Beach, CA Machinist Mate (Honorably Discharged), 1985 - 1991



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