Plant Manager

NAES•Fremont, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager at Fremont Energy Center leads all aspects of operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, and administrative programs for a combined-cycle facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance under varying dispatch conditions. The role oversees gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbine, and duct firing systems while supporting flexible, market-responsive generation, workforce development, and a strong safety culture. As the primary interface with the Owner, regulators, and the community, the Plant Manager oversees commercial agreements, financial performance, and compliance while optimizing plant reliability and performance.

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 industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Extensive leadership experience in natural gas-fired combined-cycle power generation, with demonstrated success in senior plant leadership roles and a comprehensive understanding of power plant operations and business practices, including within an independent power producer (IPP) environment.
Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, including technical, supervisory, and hourly personnel, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance.
Strong technical expertise in combined-cycle plant systems—including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, and BOP equipment—paired with hands-on capability to support complex troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and optimization.
Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, with a track record of promoting a proactive safety culture and driving accountability across all levels of the organization.
In-depth knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, including permitting, regulatory reporting, and preparation for internal and external audits.
Solid financial and commercial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and administration of contracts, service agreements, and vendor relationships.
Proven ability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, workforce effectiveness, and financial outcomes.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience effectively interfacing with regulatory agencies, community partners, plant personnel, and ownership.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

Provide overall site leadership and governance by establishing clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and ensuring policies and procedures align with operational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting safe work practices, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring personnel remain vigilant in protecting themselves, coworkers, contractors, and the public.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, NERC standards, and landowner agreements, including the preparation and timely submission of all required reports.
Serve as the primary liaison to regulatory agencies, grid operators, and community stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and promoting the facility’s reputation as a responsible and engaged neighbor.
Direct and integrate core plant programs—operations, maintenance, safety, chemistry, training, administration, NERC, and environmental compliance—focused on combined-cycle systems and duct firing to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable generation under varying dispatch conditions.
Administer the Management of Change (MOC) program to ensure all modifications to equipment, processes, and procedures are properly reviewed, approved, documented, and communicated prior to implementation.
Oversee performance and reliability of gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbine, and balance-of-plant systems by supporting Operations and Maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting, and coordinating technical resources as needed.
Optimize plant performance by improving start-up and shutdown reliability, heat rate, ramp rates, and overall responsiveness to market and dispatch requirements.
Plan and execute scheduled and forced outages, including combustion inspections, hot gas path inspections, and HRSG outages, optimizing schedules, resources, and work scope to improve reliability, control costs, and maximize generation availability.
Develop workforce staffing strategies and qualification frameworks to support all operational phases, ensuring required certifications, training, and competencies remain current and compliant.
Strengthen organizational capability by identifying skill gaps, providing coaching and career development guidance, and supporting initiatives that enhance employee engagement, morale, and retention.
Administer and ensure compliance with commercial and contractual obligations, including O&M agreements, fuel supply contracts, power sales agreements, service agreements, and interconnection requirements.
Oversee procurement strategy and vendor management activities, including administration of major service agreements and supplier performance oversight.
Manage plant financial performance by developing operating and capital budgets, monitoring expenditures, forecasting costs, and applying cost-control practices to ensure fiscal discipline and accurate financial reporting.
Carry out and complete additional duties, special projects, and assignments as required.