Plant Manager

4 weeks ago

Channelview, United States NAES Full time

The SJRR and Chamon simple cycle facilities utilize GE LM6000 gas turbines capable of generating up to 100 MW of power. Distinguishing them from one another, SJRR relies on Woodward MicroNet controls for operational efficiency, whereas Chamon integrates Allen Bradley controls for its power management needs. These facilities not only contribute significantly to the region's power grid but also showcase the innovation and sophistication prevalent in modern energy generation facilities.

Opportunity Summary

The Plant Manager holds a critical role in overseeing two simple cycle facilities, including SJRR and Chamon, ensuring their safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation in alignment with all agreements, regulations, and owner directives. This position provides decisive leadership to all plant personnel, managing employee selection, training, and qualification maintenance while guaranteeing adherence to safety, environmental, and contractual obligations.

Moreover, as a key liaison between the facility, the community, and the industry, the Plant Manager nurtures positive relationships to bolster the plant's reputation and profitability. Tasked with maximizing plant profitability, they implement strategic measures to optimize operational efficiency and financial performance, thereby ensuring sustained success within the organization and broader community.

Primary Functions

Your scope of responsibility as Plant Manager includes the following primary functions:

  • Administer the plant's Safety, Operations, NERC Compliance, Maintenance, Administrative, Training, Chemistry, and Environmental QA/QC programs to assure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant.
  • Implement training and qualification programs to ensure that plant procedures are understood and properly followed by all plant personnel.
  • Direct the sourcing, screening, and hiring of new or replacement personnel as needed.
  • Determine plant training objectives, employee development needs, and work with the plant management team to provide coaching, career counseling, and development opportunities.
  • Verify that the certification status of affected operation and maintenance personnel is current.
  • Ensure that the morale and motivation of plant personnel are maintained at a high level at all times.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all plant personnel and plant objectives are in alignment with client requirements.
  • Manage and oversee the planning, budgeting, contracting, and performance of planned and unplanned plant outages and optimize outage schedules to optimize production, minimize cost, and enhance plant profitability.
  • Employ sound business principles, best-in-class techniques, and prudent utility practices to enhance plant profitability.
  • Responsible for directing or performing all commercial activities including budgeting, procurement administration of major plant contracts (such as power sales, fuel purchase, and long-term service agreements), and plant-level financial reporting.
  • Oversee the preparation of required client and utility reports, budgets, environmental compliance reports, etc.
  • Continue to enhance the image of the plant as a good neighbor to the community and the environment. Encourage involvement and participation of plant staff in community activities.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to ensure that they reflect current plant operating requirements.
NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors ("Supervisors") have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each supervisor's performance. This includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:
  • Conduct/Support Regular Safety Meetings (at least monthly)
  • Address Safety at all Group Meetings
  • Conduct Inspections and Observations: establish within the department a regular inspection of the work area and a safety observation process of work being performed.
  • Establish and lead these activities following any rules, requirements or guidance established in your business unit, group, or division.
  • Involve all NAES teammates in the activities.
  • Analyze result, write work orders, train, and educate to eliminate hazards, at-risk behavior and meet company regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct Regular Observation Tours: Conduct no less than two safety observation tours of high-risk activities e.g., confined space to verify that employees are performing the work in accordance with safe practices, company procedures and OSHA regulations.
  • Regular and Frequent Contacts: conduct one-on-one contact sessions with workers to discuss safety issues, communicate expectations and coach safe behaviors, e.g., whether the employee is wearing all required personal protective equipment.
  • Respond to Incidents: respond to all safety-related incidents including, but not limited to injuries, incidents and near misses; write a report that explains what happened, identify the cause, and recommend corrective action following any established business unit or division practice. Follow up as necessary to ensure that corrective action is taken.
Working Relationships

The Plant Manager reports to the Operations Director and supervises the plant personnel. The Plant Manager is the single point of contact between NAES Corporation and the Owner on all matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the plants.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, etc.). There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, during regular dayshift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required. Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $150,000 to $175,000 annually.

Job Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who has LM6000 or aero-derivative engine technical experience, leadership experience and a work history that demonstrates a pattern of accomplishments and advancement.
  • Previous experience as a Plant Manager within the power generation sector is required, specifically emphasizing backgrounds in gas turbine operations is preferred.
  • Experience supervising technical, supervisory, and hourly personnel is desired.
  • Significant experience relating to the business principles and practices of power generating facilities, specifically regulated utilities.
  • Demonstrated skills in environmental management, budget development and control, organizational development, and contract administration.
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental laws and regulations.
  • Must have strong leadership, motivational, and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Results-oriented problem solver, motivator, and team builder with a successful track record in managing change initiatives for improving the technical, human resources, business, and financial performance of the plant.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License at all times.


About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

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