O&M Manager

Summary
The O&M Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the plant. Direct the implementation of the Operating Plan and identify areas which may need improvement or further development. Ensure that plant operating conditions are always kept within optimum limits.

Primary Duties
• Ensure that thermal and electrical outputs are maintained at maximum levels and efficiencies.
• Report normal, abnormal, or emergency plant conditions to the Plant Manager. Take necessary corrective action in accordance with established policy or at the direction of the Plant Manager.
• Provide guidance relative to equipment conditions and required maintenance activities.
• Maintain the Environmental QA/QC Manual and ensure compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the training of all plant personnel and maintain the plant Training Manual.
• Prepare required reports for the owner and/or utility.
• Oversee the daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records.
• Maintain the plant Operations Manuals and assure that operating policies and procedures are kept up-to-date.
• Sustain the morale and motivation of operations personnel and handle employee concerns as they arise.
• Ensure that the water chemistry program for the plant is properly implemented, including testing, inspections, and maintenance of water treatment program. Provide guidance to the chemist in administering the chemistry program.
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Plant Manager.
• Assist with the location, screening and hiring of O&M personnel.

Working Relationships
Report to the Plant Manager and supervise subordinate O&M personnel. Cooperate with the Administrative Manager as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

Job Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Years of Experience:
o Five years of power plant or similar experience.
o Two years of experience supervising technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
• Preferred Experience: Gas turbine experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Software/Equipment Knowledge:
• Other Considerations: Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical requirements include: possibility of working on feet for extensive periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.