Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

The Roseton Power Plant is a 1,223 MW generating facility located in Newburgh, New York, overlooking the Hudson River Valley. Playing a critical role in regional grid reliability, the station offers the opportunity to work at one of New York’s significant energy facilities. Team members join a skilled workforce dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and reliable power generation.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager provides leadership for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Roseton Power Plant’s generation equipment and systems. This role oversees operational performance, maintenance and outage strategies, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management. The O&M Manager drives continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, availability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Your scope of responsibility as O&M Manager includes the following primary functions:

Operations and Performance Monitoring

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Roseton’s power generation equipment, including boilers, steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary and balance-of-plant systems.


• Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, alarms, trends, and operational data to identify issues, minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and optimize overall plant performance.


• Develop short- and long-term operational plans that support generation requirements, equipment reliability and availability, and regulatory compliance.

Maintenance and Risk Management

• Plan and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, and control systems, providing technical guidance to improve equipment reliability and availability.


• Support planned and forced outage activities by developing work strategies, coordinating resources, and ensuring maintenance and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.


• Maintain and report equipment and maintenance performance data, including runtime, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work, to support planning, audits, and management decision-making.


• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and health requirements, including LOTO, emissions, wastewater, and applicable OSHA standards, while identifying and mitigating operational and equipment risks and supporting emergency preparedness.

Personnel and Strategic Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through work direction, pre-job briefings, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.


• Support operating and capital budgets, cost control, procurement, and coordination with vendors, contractors, utility providers, and internal resources to achieve plant objectives.


• Develop, review, and maintain operating and maintenance procedures to promote safe, consistent, and effective work practices and regulatory compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager in support of safe, reliable plant operations and overall facility performance.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and 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.

Working Relationships

The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to Operations and Maintenance personnel. This position works closely with plant and corporate personnel, as well as other key stakeholders, to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The O&M Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $185,000 to $195,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Leadership Experience & Technical Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.


• Extensive experience in power plant operations and maintenance, preferably within a large steam-electric generating facility, with responsibility for the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of generation equipment and plant systems.


• Strong technical knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including boilers, steam turbines, generators, mechanical and electrical systems, controls, and balance-of-plant equipment, with the ability to support troubleshooting and operational decision-making.


• Proven capability managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, planned and forced outages, equipment reliability initiatives, and maintenance planning and execution.


• Ability to analyze plant and equipment performance, identify trends and recurring issues, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.


• Demonstrated safety leadership with knowledge of safe work practices, LOTO, and applicable OSHA, company, and facility requirements.


• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to power generation facilities, including compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.


• Effective leadership and development of Operations and Maintenance personnel through work direction, coaching, training, and performance management.


• Experience managing budgets, contractors, procurement, and vendor relationships; proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications; and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.


• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card or ability to obtain one upon hire.


• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.