Operations and Maintenance Manager

Position Summary:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide guidance and supervision for all facility operations, including the startup and shutdown of main plant components, auxiliaries, and system components.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of site safety requirements and procedures, ensuring consistency and initiating corrective actions when necessary.
3. Collaborate on the establishment and continuous improvement of comprehensive and efficient programs in operations, maintenance, chemistry, environmental control, and safety.
4. Oversee the collection and analysis of plant operational and performance data, maintaining logs and records through standardized processes.
5. Maintain plant process chemistry within designated guidelines by conducting routine chemical testing, evaluation, and implementing corrective actions.
6. Perform electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance tasks, and outage planning.
7. Supervise the operation of plant instrumentation and control devices to identify and address abnormal plant conditions.
8. Develop standard procedures for operations and maintenance.
9. Fulfill other duties necessary to meet plant requirements.
10. Assign, monitor, and ensure high-quality work from operations technicians.
11. Assist in the preparation, justification, and control of annual operations and maintenance budgets.
12. Support the General Manager in recruiting, awarding positions, and employee development and qualification goals.
13. Interact with various equipment and service vendors.
14. Maximize plant efficiency and shareholder value while prioritizing personnel and equipment safety, environmental compliance, and long-term commercial viability.
15. Supervise employees on a rotating shift schedule and scheduled/unscheduled overtime.
16. Maintain high personnel and professional standards of safety, environmental consciousness, and compliance.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Engineering.
• 5-10 years of related experience/training in power plant operations.
• New Jersey Black Seal required.
• Operations, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Electrical knowledge.
• First Aid & CPR Certified.
• Computer Proficiency in data gathering, CMMS, and the Microsoft Suite of programs.
• Demonstration of leadership capabilities with a priority on safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and improve personal development.
• Organizational and analytical skills.