Plant Manager

NAES • Bennett, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Peak Power, situated in Bennett, Colorado, is a 162 MW simple-cycle gas facility delivering reliable, on-demand energy. The plant features six GE LM2500 simple-cycle gas turbines, offering rapid-start capability and high operational flexibility. Designed to support grid stability, it plays a critical role in meeting peak electricity demand across the region. Opportunity Summary The Plant Manager at Canyon Peak Power plays a critical role in supporting grid reliability and meeting peak demand through the safe, reliable operation of a 162 MW simple-cycle gas turbine peaking facility. The role includes full accountability for managing the operation and maintenance of the plant in accordance with the O&M Agreement, along with regulatory, safety, and commercial oversight within a lean organization focused on flexibility, rapid response, and performance. This position offers broad plant ownership and direct impact in a dynamic, on-demand generation environment that supports regional energy needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in power plant engineering, operations, and/or maintenance at an electric generating facility of 10 MW or greater, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in maintenance and personnel management within the utility or energy industry, including operations oversight, performance reporting, and planned and unplanned outage management.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance, environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance, budgeting, personnel management, and operational performance management.
• Proven experience managing operations and maintenance activities in accordance with an O&M Agreement, including contractor oversight, compliance tracking, and performance accountability.
• Experience working in or supporting simple-cycle gas turbine or peaking generation facilities with fast-start or on-demand operating profiles.
• Strong self-motivation with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, performance-driven organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with plant personnel, owners, contractors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound operational and commercial decisions.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for a simple-cycle, fast-start peaking facility, ensuring policies, procedures, and site practices align with facility objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, with consistent on-site leadership.
• Maintain a strong safety culture suited to intermittent and rapid-response operations, ensuring safe execution of starts, shutdowns, maintenance activities, and contractor work.
• Administer the Management of Change (MOC) program to ensure modifications to equipment, controls, and operating procedures are properly reviewed, approved, documented, and communicated to maintain safety and operational readiness.
• Direct Operations and Maintenance activities to support high dispatch availability, start reliability, and operational flexibility, utilizing OEM and third-party resources as needed.
• Manage site programs including Safety, Environmental, Training, Administrative, and NERC Compliance (as applicable), applying sound utility and business practices appropriate for a peaking asset.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory obligations for simple-cycle gas turbine operation, including preparation and submittal of required reports.
• Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, local stakeholders, and the community, leading community relations efforts and maintaining the facility’s reputation as a responsible grid resource.
• Develop and maintain staffing, training, and qualification plans aligned with a rapid-start peaking plant, ensuring personnel certifications and qualifications remain current.
• Lead workforce development through coaching and professional development to maintain technical competency and engagement within a lean O&M organization.
• Plan and execute maintenance outages and respond to unplanned outages to minimize impacts to dispatch capability while controlling costs and supporting reliable performance.
• Oversee compliance with commercial and service agreements, including O&M, fuel supply, service contracts, and interconnection agreements.
• Lead plant-level commercial and financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and cost control, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to owner requirements.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as required to support plant performance, compliance, and owner objectives.

Benefits

• This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $158,500 to $200,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees