Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

NAES•Sayreville, NJ

11h•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Manager at Middlesex Generating leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the facility’s generating equipment and associated balance-of-plant systems. Middlesex Generating is a 17-megawatt landfill gas-fired cogeneration plant in Sayreville, New Jersey, equipped with two Solar Taurus T60 gas turbines, an Elliot steam turbine, and a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). The role oversees plant performance, maintenance and reliability programs, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management. The manager works with plant leadership and technical personnel to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and long-term plant performance. The position reports to the Plant Manager, leads Operations and Maintenance personnel, and assumes the Plant Manager’s responsibilities in their absence. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. Extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability may be needed to support plant operations and business needs. Some travel may be involved for offsite meetings. The job is performed in a power plant environment and may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, elevated work, and variable outdoor weather. The position offers an annual base salary of $150,000 to $160,000 and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Extensive experience in gas turbine power plant operations and maintenance; combined-cycle or cogeneration equipment and balance-of-plant experience is preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and auxiliary systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, outage planning, equipment reliability, and maintenance execution.
Ability to evaluate plant performance, equipment condition, operating trends, and maintenance history to identify risks and improve reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
Comprehensive understanding of safety leadership, lockout/tagout (LOTO), safe work practices, emergency preparedness, and applicable OSHA and company requirements.
Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements affecting power generation facilities, including emissions, wastewater, compliance reporting, inspections, and audit readiness.
Experience with operating and capital budgets, cost control, contractors, procurement, vendor management, and CMMS systems.
Effective leadership skills in directing and developing Operations and Maintenance personnel through work planning, coaching, training, performance management, and workforce development.
Microsoft Office proficiency and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the physical demands and working conditions described, including standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including the stated post-offer and post-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education, power generation experience, and technical training may be considered.
Experience with landfill gas-fired generation.

Responsibilities

Direct the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the gas turbines, steam turbine, HRSG, and associated mechanical, electrical, controls, auxiliary, and balance-of-plant systems.
Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, and operating trends; report abnormal or emergency conditions to the Plant Manager and coordinate corrective action.
Coordinate operating plans and generation requirements with plant leadership, ownership, utility representatives, and other stakeholders.
Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs and develop short- and long-term maintenance plans and work priorities.
Lead outage planning and execution, including setting work priorities, coordinating personnel and contractors, allocating resources, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.
Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, recurring failures, and operating data to identify reliability risks and implement corrective actions and improvements.
Maintain operational and maintenance records and reports on equipment availability, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work.
Ensure plant activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, emissions and wastewater limits, OSHA requirements, and established procedures; address potential compliance issues promptly.
Lead and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through work assignment, staffing, scheduling, coaching, training, and performance management.
Maintain and periodically review operating procedures, maintenance practices, emergency response protocols, and required training records.
Coordinate contractor services for equipment maintenance and repairs, including scope development, commercial negotiations, contract administration, and execution oversight.
Support operating and capital budgets, cost control, procurement, and coordination with vendors, contractors, utility providers, and internal resources.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations.
As a manager, help ensure all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.