Director of O&M

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of third-party O&M contractors operating U.S. generating facilities.
• Establish and manage annual performance objectives for plant O&M teams.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze plant KPIs, performance scorecards, and benchmarking metrics focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost.
• Audit and evaluate plant operations, maintenance, and HSE performance to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Foster and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal management, plant leadership teams, and ownership stakeholders.
• Participate in internal performance reviews, reporting on current and forecasted plant performance and identifying potential risks or concerns.
• Manage budgets, outage planning, and lifecycle performance optimization to maximize long-term asset value.
• Represent the Owner's interests with OEMs, technology suppliers, and contractual service providers, including administration of warranty claims.
• Support project development teams by advising on O&M agreement structures and conducting technical reviews of power island and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Stay current with industry best practices and state-of-the-art technologies through participation in user groups and industry forums.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of power plant operations or related technical experience, including at least 5 years in an O&M leadership role.
• Strong understanding of power plant systems, operating philosophies, lifecycle analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage financial plans, budgets, KPI scorecards, and operational resources.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Highly organized, analytical, and systematic approach to technical evaluations and complex problem-solving.
• Strong technical competence, including familiarity with plant control systems, software, hardware, and networks.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• MBA or business-focused degree with emphasis in business administration and/or finance.
• Experience in strategic planning, budget development, financial assessment, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in planning, budgeting, and cost management for power assets.
• Experience supporting or adapting organizations through periods of growth and operational scaling.
• Additional certifications or training in power plant leadership or asset management are a plus.