Plant Manager

Plant Manager

The Hunterstown Generating Station is a cutting-edge natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant with a generating capacity of 820 MW. It features three GE 7F.04 combustion turbines that convert natural gas into energy, complemented by a GE D11 steam turbine that captures and utilizes waste heat to significantly enhance overall efficiency. This advanced configuration delivers reliable power generation while minimizing environmental impact through optimized energy use.

The Plant Manager's responsibilities at the Hunterstown Generating Station encompass operations, maintenance, engineering, and facility management, all guided by the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreement and other project agreements. Serving as the primary interface with the Owner, the Plant Manager also acts as a community liaison and engages with regulatory agency representatives as directed by the Owner.

Leadership is provided to all Plant personnel, including employee selection, technical training, and maintaining qualifications, while fostering a positive and collaborative environment in a union-represented workforce. The Plant Manager ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual requirements, while enhancing the Plant and Owner's image within the community and the industry.

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

• Provide leadership to all plant personnel, conducting periodic reviews of policies and procedures to ensure alignment with plant goals and industry standards.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and productive workplace culture in a union-represented environment, ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements and promoting collaborative labor-management relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment and cultivate a culture of safety awareness among all personnel.
• Administer the plant's Safety, Operations, Maintenance, NERC Compliance, Administrative, Training, Chemistry, and Environmental QA / QC programs to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation, including oversight of the three GE 7F.04 combustion turbines. Employ sound business principles, best-in-class techniques, and prudent utility practices to enhance profitability.
• Develop and implement staffing, training, and qualification plans for all O&M phases, aligning personnel goals with facility and Owner objectives. Ensure certification status for all affected operations and maintenance personnel remains current.
• Determine training objectives and employee development needs, providing coaching, career counseling, and professional development opportunities to maintain high employee morale and motivation.
• Manage planned and unplanned plant outages, optimizing schedules to increase production efficiency, minimize costs, and enhance profitability.
• Provide hands-on support for Operations and Maintenance personnel as needed, assisting in equipment problem evaluation, and employing outside resources when necessary.
• Administer project agreements, including the O&M Agreement, energy supply, service, fuel purchase, power sales, and interconnection agreements, ensuring facility compliance.
• Direct or perform all commercial activities at the plant level, including budgeting, procurement, and administration of major contracts and vendor relationships.
• Control and manage plant expenditures using budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting methods. Prepare and administer operating and capital budgets in accordance with the O&M Agreement, ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and agreements with neighboring landowners. Prepare and submit required environmental and regulatory reports.
• Act as the primary contact with permitting and regulatory agencies and serve as a liaison to the local community, leading activities to enhance the plant's image as a good neighbor.
• Maintain dependable attendance.
• Complete additional special projects and tasks as needed.

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 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 :

The Plant Manager reports to the Operations Director and supervises the managers, technicians, and Plant Administrator. The Plant Manager is the single point of contact between NAES and the Owner on all matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and commercial management of the plant.

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.

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.

The Plant Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or "On call" status may also be required.

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

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $175,000 to $210,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

We are seeking an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the operations and maintenance of power generating facilities, paired with a strong history of career growth and a track record of excellence in achieving results.

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North