Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

NAES•Houston, TX

3d•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Channelview Cogeneration, an 851 MW combined-cycle power generation facility in Houston, Texas. The role oversees plant operations, maintenance and reliability strategies, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management across generation equipment and other plant systems. The manager drives continuous improvement to enhance reliability, availability, efficiency, and long-term performance. The O&M Manager directs plant operations and performance, manages preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, and leads outage planning and execution. The role monitors equipment condition and operating trends, manages operating and maintenance performance data, and ensures activities comply with safety, environmental, health, and regulatory requirements. The manager leads and develops Operations and Maintenance personnel, maintains procedures and emergency protocols, and supports budgets, cost control, procurement, and coordination with vendors, contractors, utilities, and internal resources. The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and assumes Plant Manager responsibilities in that person’s absence. The position is based at a power plant and involves physical work and potential exposure to confined spaces, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, and outdoor weather conditions. Work may require protective equipment and respirator fit testing. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability as needed. Some travel may be required for offsite meetings. The position offers an annual base salary of $150,000 to $190,000 and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Extensive experience in combined-cycle power plant operations and maintenance, with responsibility for safe, reliable, and efficient performance of generating equipment and balance-of-plant systems.
Strong technical knowledge of combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and auxiliary systems.
Demonstrated success managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, major outages, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability initiatives.
Ability to analyze plant performance, equipment condition, operating trends, and maintenance history to identify risks and implement improvements to reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
Solid safety leadership experience and working knowledge of LOTO, safe work practices, emergency preparedness, and applicable OSHA and company requirements.
Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements affecting combined-cycle power generation, including emissions, wastewater, compliance reporting, inspections, and audit readiness.
Effective experience directing and developing Operations and Maintenance personnel through work planning, coaching, training, performance management, and workforce development.
Practical experience with operating and capital budgets, contractors, procurement, vendor management, and CMMS systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a power plant environment that may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, and varying outdoor weather conditions; use required protective equipment and undergo respirator fit testing as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
Experience with Siemens 501F-class equipment is preferred.
Equivalent power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

Direct the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of combined-cycle generating equipment and associated balance-of-plant systems.
Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, operating trends, and key performance indicators; address abnormal conditions and improve reliability, availability, efficiency, and overall performance.
Develop short- and long-term operating plans and coordinate generation requirements with dispatch, power marketing, ownership, and other stakeholders.
Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and balance-of-plant systems.
Lead outage planning and execution, including work prioritization, coordination of personnel and contractors, resource management, and safe, effective, timely completion of maintenance work.
Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, recurring failures, and operating data to identify reliability risks and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Maintain and report operational and maintenance data, including availability, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work, to support planning, audits, budgeting, and management decisions.
Ensure Operations and Maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, health, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, emissions, wastewater, OSHA requirements, and plant procedures.
Lead, supervise, and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through staffing, work scheduling, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
Assume Plant Manager responsibilities in the Plant Manager’s absence.
Develop, review, and maintain operating and maintenance procedures, work practices, and emergency response protocols.
Support operating and capital budget development, cost control, procurement, and coordination with vendors, contractors, utility providers, and internal resources.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
Help ensure work is performed in a healthy and safe manner, with supervisory safety effectiveness considered in performance evaluation.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.