Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

NAES•Sayreville, NJ

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The O&M Manager at Middlesex Generating, a 17-megawatt landfill gas-fired cogeneration plant in Sayreville, New Jersey, leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the generating equipment and associated balance-of-plant systems. The facility includes two Solar Taurus T60 gas turbines, an Elliot steam turbine, and a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG). The manager oversees plant performance, maintenance and reliability programs, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management. The role coordinates operating plans and generation requirements with plant leadership, ownership, utility representatives, and other stakeholders; analyzes equipment condition and operating trends; and leads corrective actions to support personnel safety, environmental compliance, and generation reliability. The position leads Operations and Maintenance personnel, coordinates contractors and vendors, and supports operating and capital budgets, procurement, cost control, and plant planning. The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and assumes Plant Manager responsibilities in the Plant Manager’s absence. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callout availability as needed. Some travel may be involved for offsite meetings. 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 associated balance-of-plant systems experience is preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and auxiliary systems.
Experience managing 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 implement improvements in reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
Experience with operating and capital budgets, cost control, contractors, procurement, vendor management, and CMMS systems.
Microsoft Office proficiency and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
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.
Effective leadership skills in directing and developing Operations and Maintenance personnel through work planning, coaching, training, performance management, and workforce development.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the stated 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, high heat, and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to use required protective equipment and complete respirator fit testing if required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; an equivalent combination 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 gas turbines, the 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 applicable 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 safe, timely completion.
Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, recurring failures, and operating data to identify reliability risks and guide improvements.
Maintain operational and maintenance records and reports on equipment availability, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work.
Ensure plant activities meet applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, emissions and wastewater limits, OSHA requirements, and established procedures.
Lead and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through work assignment, staffing, scheduling, coaching, training, and performance management.
Assume Plant Manager responsibilities in the Plant Manager’s absence.
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.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callouts as needed to support plant operations and business needs.
Travel as needed for Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.