Plant Manager

Calpine • Odessa, TX

8d • $154,231 - $196,645 • Onsite

About The Position

Calpine, a business unit of Constellation Energy Corporation, is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources. With 79 energy facilities in operation, Calpine’s fleet has the capacity to generate approximately 27,000 MW of electricity. The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. Its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a single plant facility, including managing, directing, planning, and coordinating total power plant operations. The position monitors plan performance and corrects abnormalities. Specific responsibilities include overall human resources responsibility for supervisory leadership, operations and maintenance personnel and all sub-contractors with authority to hire and terminate employees, setting maintenance schedules and conducting routine maintenance, and managing ongoing training programs. The role manages plant business and budget issues with home office interface, proposes and implements equipment modifications and plant improvements, and implements, manages, maintains, and updates all plant procedures, site policies, training and safety programs and work practices. The Plant Manager maintains safe and efficient operations of the facility, including accountability for regulatory compliance with all local, State, and Federal regulations. The Plant Manager is highly visible in the community, responsible for public relations and community interaction, and local interactions with customers including steam host and utility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous work leadership experience including a minimum of 5 years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Typically requires minimum of 10+ years with a detailed understanding of electrical generation power plants, including startup, operations, and maintenance of power plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others. Manages the overall operations and maintenance of a single plant facility with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules, and goals.
• Manages a single function or portion of a department. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
• Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

What This Job Offers

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