Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

NAES•City of Lockport, NY

20h•$145,000 - $171,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the Lockport Cogeneration Facility. This role oversees plant performance, maintenance strategies, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management while supporting reliable electricity generation and process steam delivery. The O&M Manager drives continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, availability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Extensive power plant operations and maintenance experience, preferably in combined-cycle, cogeneration, or similar thermal generation facilities, with responsibility for safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
Strong technical knowledge of combined-cycle or cogeneration systems, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, process steam, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Experience managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, outage activities, equipment reliability initiatives, and maintenance planning and execution.
Demonstrated ability to analyze plant and equipment performance, identify trends, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
Proven safety leadership experience with knowledge of safe work practices, LOTO, and applicable regulatory and company requirements.
Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to power plant operations, including compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing Operations and Maintenance personnel through effective work direction, coaching, training, and performance management.
Experience with budgets, contractors, procurement, and vendor relationships; proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office; and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility's combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbine generator, process steam systems, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.
Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, process steam requirements, and operational data to identify trends, minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and optimize overall facility performance.
Develop short- and long-term operational plans that support generation and process steam requirements, equipment reliability, plant availability, and regulatory obligations.
Plan and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for combustion turbines, HRSGs, the steam turbine generator, process steam systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment, providing technical guidance to maximize reliability and availability.
Support outage planning and execution by developing work strategies, coordinating resources, and ensuring repairs and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Maintain and report equipment and maintenance performance data, including runtime, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work, to support planning, audits, and management decision-making.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and health requirements, including LOTO, air emissions, wastewater, chemical handling, and applicable OSHA requirements, while identifying and mitigating operational and equipment risks and supporting emergency preparedness.
Lead, supervise, and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through effective work direction, pre-job briefings, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
Support operating and capital budget management, cost control, procurement, and coordination with OEMs, vendors, contractors, utility providers, the host facility, and internal resources to achieve plant objectives.
Develop, review, and maintain operating and maintenance procedures to promote safe, consistent, and effective work practices and regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager in support of safe, reliable plant operations and overall facility performance.