Plant Manager - Waterford Energy Center

About the role

Talen Energy is seeking a Plant Manager for the Waterford Energy Center, an 880 MW, 3‑unit, natural‑gas‑fired facility in Waterford, OH, consisting of three gas turbines and one steam turbine.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and implement long‑term business and operation strategies for the plant, meeting departmental and corporate goals.
• Manage the safety, environmental and NERC compliance activities at the plant to achieve corporate objectives.
• Promote a safety‑conscious work environment.
• Coordinate generation scheduling with Talen Marketing to derive maximum profitability for the station.
• Manage overall operation and maintenance aspects of the plant in an efficient, cost‑effective manner.
• Ensure operating standards are met or exceeded and that all required maintenance activities are completed in a cost‑effective and timely manner.
• Develop and manage the plant’s Operations and Maintenance budget and plant inventory.
• Identify and justify future capital projects that enhance bottom‑line financial and operational performance.
• Lead the plant in efforts to identify and resolve problem areas.
• Provide contract administration for labor services and materials.
• Provide supervision, direction and leadership to plant teams and individuals, including day‑to‑day supervision, individual development, goal setting, performance management and recognition.
• Establish expectations and implement timely/complete communications to all plant personnel regarding plant performance, safety, environmental and financial performance, long‑term strategies, initiatives, corporate and department policies, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of power generation experience in operation and maintenance of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment and control systems.
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading in an operating power plant work environment.

Skills

• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of government regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DEP, and NERC.

Travel

Travel is required, based on fleet initiatives (5‑15%).