O&M Manager

KnowHireMatch • Full-time • Fresno, CA, US • $165,000 - $185,000 / year • 3m ago

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

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.

Requirements

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:
Five years of power plant or similar experience
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

Candidate must have supervisory experience in a power plant setting. Navy experience is good. Gas turbine experience is desired.

Benefits

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.