Operations & Maintenance Manager - Springfield, NH

Sprague • Springfield, NH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

NE Renewable Power is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Manager for their biomass power plant in Springfield, NH. This role is responsible for leading and managing a team of operations, maintenance, and plant support employees to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the power plant and its auxiliary systems. The manager must foster a "safety first" culture, drive performance towards financial and operational goals, and advocate for environmental and safety compliance. This position reports to the Springfield Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical degree program is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in a power plant environment with a proven track record of increasing managerial responsibility.
• Solid negotiations, analytical, and planning skills coupled with the ability to multi-task.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, customers, vendors, contractors and employees across various corporate disciplines.
• Interpersonal skills; the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and business relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with NERC compliance management is a plus

Responsibilities

• Operates the facility in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees and visitors, as a first priority.
• Directs all outage and maintenance planning, including utilizing regional and company resources, such as the Engineering team.
• Ensures compliance with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations.
• Proficient in the development and tracking of a multi-million-dollar O&M budget.
• Strives to improve the performance and take responsibility for all operating and maintenance expenses.
• Take the lead in directing a long-term plan to move the Springfield facility from Reactive maintenance to a Preventative and predictive maintenance program.
• Coordinates staff efforts to solve problems and respond to opportunities as well as motivate the team to encourage personal and professional growth.
• Maintains effective relationships with local political & community leaders.
• Ensures compliance with all contracts to protect long-term interests of the company.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical benefits start on your first day!
• Retirement contributions start on your first day!
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager