Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

NAES

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager at the Commonwealth Chesapeake Peaker Facility is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a fast-start LM6000 peaker facility, maintaining continuous readiness to respond to real-time grid demand. This role leads both operations and maintenance functions, driving performance through data analysis, strategic planning, and disciplined execution of maintenance and outage activities to maximize availability and reliability. Additionally, the O&M Manager oversees personnel, compliance, and financial performance while fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring the plant is prepared to respond effectively to dynamic operating and emergency conditions.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent is desired, providing a strong foundation for understanding the technical aspects of power plant operations and management. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Demonstrated experience managing operations and maintenance at a power generation facility, with a strong understanding of combustion turbines, electrical systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Proven ability to optimize plant performance through data-driven decision-making, including analysis of starts, outages, and equipment trends to improve reliability and efficiency.
In-depth knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, with a consistent record of maintaining adherence to air emissions, safety, and operational standards.
Experience leading and coordinating contractors and vendors during maintenance activities and outages, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality expectations.
Strong leadership background with the ability to supervise, develop, and hold accountable operations and maintenance personnel in a high-performance environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dispatch-driven environment, making sound operational decisions under time-sensitive conditions.
Proficiency with plant systems and tools, including CMMS platforms, control systems, and standard business software, with the ability to effectively communicate performance metrics and operational status to stakeholders.
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 all power generation equipment, including LM6000 combustion turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant auxiliary systems.
Continuously monitor real-time operating data, dispatch instructions, and equipment status to ensure immediate plant readiness and responsiveness.
Translate grid dispatch requirements into daily and weekly operating strategies, balancing availability, maintenance schedules, and cycling impacts.
Lead initiatives to improve turbine start reliability, minimize failed starts, and enhance dispatch responsiveness.
Analyze operational and maintenance data to identify trends, optimize performance, and drive cost-effective improvements.
Conduct root cause analysis of forced outages, abnormal equipment behavior, and start failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs aligned with OEM recommendations and industry best practices.
Plan, coordinate, and execute planned outages, ensuring proper scope definition, resource allocation, contractor oversight, and safe return-to-service execution.
Maintain and validate comprehensive operational records, including starts, equivalent operating hours (EOH), forced outages, and maintenance expenditures.
Generate and review reports to support asset performance tracking, maintenance forecasting, regulatory compliance, and operational decision-making.
Ensure full compliance with environmental permits, emissions limits, safety programs, and OSHA regulations, proactively mitigating operational and personnel risks.
Provide direct supervision and mentorship to plant personnel, ensuring work quality, adherence to procedures, and safe execution of tasks.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training programs to build a qualified, safety-focused, and technically competent operations team.
Administer performance management and LOTO enforcement, providing feedback, coaching, and accountability for staff performance.
Support financial and operational planning, including maintenance budgeting, critical spare parts inventory, vendor coordination, capital planning input, and preparation of emergency response protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager to support reliable peaking operations and overall plant performance.