Operations Manager - Production

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)•Masontown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power generation facility. This role provides leadership and direction for plant operations, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance, operational planning, and coordination with maintenance and technical support functions to achieve high levels of performance and availability.

Requirements

7 years supervisory/management experience
Experience with operations and maintenance at a power plant
Experience with trending in PI Process book or another plant historian for event troubleshooting / root cause analysis
Good computer skills using Word, Excel, and Outlook
Candidate must be experienced in using Maximo for planning work and creating purchase requests
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Plant operational / Technical background or Instrumentation and Control background is a plus
Power generation plant leadership, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills preferred
Experience in computer maintenance management systems and an understanding of PMMS and/or Maximo programs preferred
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to some of the skills listed

Responsibilities

Lead and direct day‑to‑day operations, including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, balance of plant, and auxiliary systems.
Ensure plant operations comply with dispatch requirements, operating procedures, OEM recommendations, and regulatory limitations.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability, availability, and efficiency.
Serve as the primary operational authority for abnormal operations, forced outages, and operational decision making.
NERC Champion – site ownership of NERC process, tracking, reporting and coordination
Maintain compliance with all OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations applicable to combined cycle operations.
Promote and sustain a strong safety culture, including incident investigation, corrective action development, and behavioral safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with air, water, and waste permits, environmental monitoring, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Coordinate closely with the maintenance department to align preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance with operational priorities.
Provide operational input and Lock Out Tag Out roadmap for outage planning, execution, and post‑outage performance reviews.
Support engineering and OEM engagements related to gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, controls, and balance of plant systems.
Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans in support of site and fleet objectives.
Support the Long Rang Planning process for O&M and Capital by providing operational justification and prioritization with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance improvements.
Support project planning and execution to ensure operational readiness, commissioning, and seamless return to service.
Lead, coach, and develop plant operations personnel.
Ensure appropriate staffing, qualification progression, and training for operations personnel.
Support employee engagement and performance management.
Serve as the primary site operations interface with plant leadership, corporate support groups, and regulatory agencies.
Support internal and external communications related to plant performance, outages, and compliance activities.