Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

About the role

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the Lockport Cogeneration Facility, a 198 MW combined heat and power plant. This role oversees plant performance, maintenance strategies, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management while supporting reliable electricity generation and process steam delivery. The manager drives continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, availability, efficiency, and long‑term performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility's combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbine generator, process steam systems, and associated balance‑of‑plant equipment.
• Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, process steam requirements, and operational data to identify trends, minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and optimize overall facility performance.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term operational plans that support generation and process steam requirements, equipment reliability, plant availability, and regulatory obligations.
• Plan and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for combustion turbines, HRSGs, the steam turbine generator, process steam systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment, providing technical guidance to maximize reliability and availability.
• Support outage planning and execution by developing work strategies, coordinating resources, and ensuring repairs and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain and report equipment and maintenance performance data, including runtime, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work, to support planning, audits, and management decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and health requirements (LOTO, air emissions, wastewater, chemical handling, OSHA), identify and mitigate operational and equipment risks, and support emergency preparedness.
• Lead, supervise, and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through work direction, pre‑job briefings, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Assist with operating and capital budget management, cost control, procurement, and coordination with OEMs, vendors, contractors, utility providers, the host facility, and internal resources to achieve plant objectives.
• Develop, review, and maintain operating and maintenance procedures to promote safe, consistent, and effective work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager in support of safe, reliable plant operations and overall facility performance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. The power‑plant environment may involve confined spaces, narrow areas, hazardous materials, fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions. Use of protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame‑resistant clothing, hot gloves, high‑voltage protective gear, and fall protection is required. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel participate in a Fitness for Duty Program that includes a post‑offer physical examination, drug screening, and post‑employment random drug screening.

Working Relationships

The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to Operations and Maintenance personnel. This position works closely with the Compliance Coordinator, Plant Engineer, Plant Administrator, and other plant and corporate personnel to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred); equivalent power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Extensive power plant operations and maintenance experience, preferably in combined‑cycle, cogeneration, or similar thermal generation facilities, with responsibility for safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of combined‑cycle or cogeneration systems, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, process steam, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.
• Experience managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, outage activities, equipment reliability initiatives, and maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to analyze plant and equipment performance, identify trends, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Proven safety leadership