Power Plant Manager
Job Description Summary
Project Management/ Planning/ Coordinating activities typically in the context of a production or services project to fulfill a customer order or need according to financial/commercial parameters and ensuring customer satisfaction. Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
As the Plant Manager, you will perform the following:
• Maintain care, custody, control and safe operation and maintenance of an 840 MW combined cycle power plant
• Provide strong leadership and coaching for site personnel
• Promote a proactive culture and a safe work environment
• Ensure full regulatory compliance for NERC, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements
• Effectively manage the plant to optimize key performance indicators, including reliability, output, heat rate, and budgetary performance
• Develop and implement best practices and procedures for plant personnel to operate and maintain the plant in a safe and effective manner
• Prepare detailed annual budget for owner and effectively manage plant expenditures
• Effectively execute and fulfill the O&M contract requirements
• Prepare and submit periodic operational reports and records as required by the O&M contract and the plant owner
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field from an accredited university or college (OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of power plant management experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of power plant management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience leading, coaching and building a team to achieve higher levels of performance with a track record of plant continuous improvements
Desired Characteristics
• Leadership experience in a large, combined cycle plant
• Experience working with GE 7FA technology
• Extensive knowledge of NERC and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations
• Six Sigma, Lean training or equivalent quality training
• Highly organized and adaptable to change with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About Us
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $119,600-$199,400 USD Annually.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least June 4, 2025.
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
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Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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