Plant Manager

Title: Plant Manager

Position Type: Contract

Location: Texas

Reports to: Director of Business and Operations

Status: Exempt

Key Project Requirements:

- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in power generation, with strong preference for combined-cycle or gas-fired facilities.

- Proven ability to manage plant operations, staff development, and maintenance programs while ensuring safety and environmental compliance

- Experience developing and executing plant-level strategies, budgets, and procurement plans.

- Strong stakeholder management skills, including interfacing with utility owners, regulators, contractors, and internal leadership.

Job Summary:

NAES has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager to oversee operations at a combined-cycle generating station in Texas. Reporting to the Director of Business & Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of the facility. This leadership role includes oversight of personnel, environmental compliance, policy administration, purchasing, and execution of the gas plant’s strategic goals within a dynamic financial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations while promoting a strong safety culture.

- Lead, coach, and develop plant staff to foster a high-performing and accountable workforce.

- Manage day-to-day plant operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, and contractor oversight.

- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with company goals and financial targets.

- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, innovation, and use of best practices.

- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including owners, regulatory agencies, and vendors.

- Administer procurement of materials and services; manage external service providers to ensure scope, quality, and cost objectives are met.

- Support the development and execution of policies, procedures, and technical standards.

- Ensure proper staffing, employee training, and succession planning across all departments.

- Maintain clear communication with executive leadership through regular reporting on plant performance, risk, and compliance.

- Represent the plant in meetings with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and local stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

- Proven leadership experience in power generation plant operations, preferably in combined-cycle or gas-fired facilities.

- In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, labor relations, and safety compliance standards

- Demonstrated success in managing teams, budgets, and plant operations in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong analytical, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of engaging with executives, regulators, and community representatives.

- Proficient in using modern technologies and applying cost-effective operational strategies.

Physical Requirements:

- Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)

- May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals

- Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities

Education / Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

- 10+ years of relevant experience in power generation with a degree, or 14+ years without a degree.

- Prior experience managing a combined-cycle or gas turbine facility is strongly preferred.