O&M Manager

Position Overview 

The O&M Manager directs an employee team in the operation and maintenance of a simple cycle facility. This position provides leadership and direction to Operations and Maintenance Technicians and a Plant Administrator. The O&M Manager is directly accountable to the Vice President, Thermal Operations for assigned resources, assets, and position responsibilities. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain an atmosphere of employee involvement, trust, and motivation through employee participation, empowerment, work teams, and multi-skilling.  Provide a culture that is flexible and adaptable to change and which strives for continuous improvement in the accomplishment of work. 

• Direct activity to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, prudent business practices, and in accordance with all power sales agreements. 

• Develop annual O&M and capital budgets.  Manage expenditures within the limits of approved plans and budgets. 

• Manage safety and emergency preparedness efforts to provide a safe work environment.  Ensure that appropriate procedures and policies are in place and that employees are properly trained in responding to medical, fire, and storm emergencies; hazardous material handling and disposal; fuel spill response; and other safety procedures.

• Manage operations to provide for compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, requirements, and limitations. 

• Provide direction and coordinate activities to maintain compliance of plant protective systems with FERC/NERC requirements.  Interface with contractors and plant personnel to schedule and facilitate testing, inspections, maintenance, and documentation for plant equipment. 

• Manage the site's computerized maintenance management system (EAM), coordinate the identification of critical spare part procurement, and manage inventory in a manner consistent with plant needs. 

• Manage equipment operation and maintenance plans, schedules, and procedures to optimize equipment performance, availability, and reliability. 

• Administer and maintain training programs and systems for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of employee skills necessary for accomplishing complete operation and maintenance activities.  personnel.  Provide career development opportunities for personnel. 

• Serve as the primary contact for and represent Invenergy with the local communities.  Actively participate and take a leadership role in civic activities. 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the power generation industry with knowledge of operations and maintenance practices associated with combustion turbines and auxiliaries. 

• Above average computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software. 

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 

• High School diploma or equivalent. 

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.   

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior small-team leadership experience at the manager level. 

• Above average verbal and written communications skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

 This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company