Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

The Gilbert Generating Station, located on a 232-acre site along the Delaware River in Hunterdon County, features a 288 MW four-on-one natural gas combined-cycle unit and a 152 MW oil/gas-fired simple-cycle peaking turbine. Originally commissioned in the 1920s as a coal-fired facility, the plant was converted to oil in 1970 and later transitioned to natural gas, reflecting its evolution in response to changing energy demands and fuel availability.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager at Gilbert Generating Station is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all power generation equipment, maximizing uptime and performance across turbines, boilers, and auxiliary systems. This leadership role focuses on executing maintenance strategies, fostering a high-performance culture through mentoring and development, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Emphasizing continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and financial oversight, the O&M Manager drives plant performance, cost control, and long-term success.

The O&M Manager oversees the Gilbert Generating Station—a 288 MW four-on-one natural gas combined-cycle facility with a 152 MW simple-cycle peaking turbine—and nine additional combustion turbine sites across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. These Heritage Project sites include fourteen GE Frame 5 simple-cycle combustion turbines. The position is based at Gilbert, the central hub for the fleet, and requires frequent day travel. A union workforce of five supports operations during peak demand periods.

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

Operations and Performance Monitoring

Maintenance and Risk Management

Personnel and Strategic Management

NAES Safe

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:

Working Relationships

The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and supervises subordinate operations personnel. The Operations Manager cooperates with the Maintenance Manager, Compliance Coordinator, Plant Engineer, and Plant Administrator as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, 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 regular work schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek during standard day shift hours. This position will 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.

Regular and frequent day travel will be required to support combustion turbine sites NJ and PA. Some additional travel will be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $145,000 to $189,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

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

About NAES

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 America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

Education

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

Behaviors

Preferred

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