Maintenance Manager - Smarr Combined Cycle plant

Oglethorpe Power Corporation•Forsyth, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Build it. Own it. Lead it. As the Maintenance Manager for the Smarr Combined Cycle plant, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing a state‑of‑the‑art power generation facility to life and then keeping it running safely, efficiently, and reliably for years to come. This is not a "steady‑state" role. You'll be at the front end of a new plant, setting the foundation for how maintenance is done: building programs, hiring and developing your team, establishing work plans, and ensuring the right tools, parts, and systems are in place from day one. Once the plant is operational, you'll lead all aspects of maintenance across mechanical, electrical, civil, and I&C disciplines. If you enjoy building structure, leading experienced teams, and taking ownership of plant reliability, this role offers real impact and long‑term visibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
12+ years of progressive power plant maintenance experience (combined cycle, gas, coal, hydro, or nuclear)
At least 4 years in a supervisory or management role
Strong safety mindset and ability to lead teams in regulated environments
Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and complex work scopes
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and maintenance priorities
Strong communication and decision‑making skills
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Four‑year college degree or technical degree
Journeyman‑level maintenance background
Experience with Maximo or other asset management systems
Outage management and major overhaul leadership experience
Experience supporting new plant commissioning or start‑ups
(Equivalent combinations of education, military, and professional experience will be considered.)

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and develop the site's maintenance organization with a strong safety culture
Establish maintenance programs for a new combined cycle facility, including job plans, preventive maintenance, asset management, and spare parts strategy
Manage daily maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation & controls
Own the Maximo preventive maintenance program and overall equipment asset management strategy
Set up maintenance shops, tooling, spare parts inventory, and specialty equipment
Plan and manage outages and major overhauls, including contractor performance and safety
Develop, review, and improve maintenance procedures to support safe, efficient operations
Prepare and manage maintenance capital and operating budgets
Analyze maintenance performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement
Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to support reliable and efficient power generation
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements