Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Power Plant Manager in Geothermal Renewable Energy to lead and oversee site facility, personnel, and the overall operations of the site. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background with expertise in geothermal renewable energy systems and a passion for driving innovative solutions. This role ensures safety protocols, environmental compliance, and power generation are operating efficiently and effectively to meet OME’s strategic goals.
Essential Functions:
•The Power Plant Manager directs the daily activities of the operations by achieving high productivity, safe, reliable, efficient, quality work, and cost-effective power generation
•Develops project plans, provides direction, and coordinates activities associated with plant operations and maintenance
•Identifies, evaluates, and implements improved work practices and processes
•Monitors/evaluates plant equipment and systems to ensure reliable plant operations
•Trains employees in operations and maintenance methods, safety practices & procedures, and administers training programs
•Administers and ensures compliance by employees with company policy, safety rules, and government regulations
•Performs supervisory activities for employees, including but not limited to the instruction of employee safety, participation in the hiring process, development of employees, and operator performance management
•Assists in the administration of the O&M budget and reporting of work performed within the department
•Respond and coordinate during emergency and crisis management activities if necessary
•Completes daily, weekly, monthly reporting on time as required to executive management
•Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
•Minimum of 7 seven years of experience in power plant operations and preferred 3 years in geothermal renewable energy management
•Advanced leadership skills to direct operations and maintenance of power generation facilities
•Extensive experience in the operations of steam turbine systems and binary heat transfer units
•Experience in process engineering (steam/refrigerant/hydrocarbons) and ability to make operational decisions based on variable process conditions
•Experience in managing electrical (HV/LV) operators and technicians and a working knowledge of electrical distribution systems (transformers, switchgear, etc.)
•Understanding of accounting, contract administration, human resources, procurement, and other plant administration functions
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
•Experience in geothermal wellfield production and injection preferred.
•Geothermal experience is highly preferred
Education and Experience:
•Experience in a power generation management roles
Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information consistently
•Must be able to travel as required
•Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites
•Must be able to lift up to 50lbs pounds
•Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. Hot, cold, etc.)
•Use repeating motions that may include the wrist, hands and/or finger
•Must be able to inspect construction sites, systems, and projects
•Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person