Mgr Operations
About The Position
Manage the daily operations and production activities of a power plant and direct the work of operations personnel. Supervise operators across power plant operations, issue operating instructions for economic dispatch, maintain optimum water balance, and oversee the plant chemistry program. Ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Develop and coordinate plant safety programs, including oversight of training certifications, compliance, and tag-out procedures. Maintain current environmental and permit requirements, and ensure Calpine compliance reports are complete, accurate, and submitted on time. Ensure staff comply with local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures. Monitor and enforce a safe work environment and help develop procedures that support consistent, safe operations. The role accomplishes work through others and manages multiple operations and maintenance functions, with an operational focus. It includes employee, human resources, cost, and budget responsibilities; staff scheduling and workload management; project and resource decisions; staff performance reviews and development; and participation in recruiting and selection.
Requirements
- High school diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent.
- Previous work leadership or senior-level contributor experience.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of power plant operations experience.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
- Valid state driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Heavy frame combustion turbine background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations and production activities and direct the work of operations personnel.
- Supervise operators in all aspects of power plant operations.
- Issue operating instructions for economic dispatch, maintain optimum water balance, and supervise the plant chemistry program.
- Ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Develop and coordinate plant safety programs, including training certifications, compliance, and tag-out procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date environmental and permit requirements and ensure Calpine compliance reports are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
- Ensure staff compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and plant procedures; monitor and enforce a safe work environment.
- Participate in developing procedures that support consistent and safe operations.
- Manage multiple operations and maintenance functions, including commissioning, control room operations, crane operations and vehicle maintenance, plant maintenance, IC&E, and water treatment.
- Manage employees and related human resources, cost, and budgetary accountabilities; assist in developing and administering plant operating budgets.
- Make decisions about resources, project approach, tactical operations, and large-scale projects or related initiatives.
- Determine tactical approaches, resources, schedules, and goals; prepare and communicate staff work schedules, balance workloads, and monitor quality of results.
- Conduct performance reviews and make promotional and pay decisions for support and professional levels.
- Oversee staff and contractor training and development.
- Serve as a primary decision maker in recruiting and selection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
