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Power Plant Manager

1 month ago Chester, PA

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

  • Leadership experience in a large, combined cycle plant

Desired Characteristics

• 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

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $0.00 and $0.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 17, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Client-provided location(s): Chester, PA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-48187528
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-20T18:30:53

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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