Utility Plant Manager

About the Role

This position is responsible for overseeing, managing, and directing the day-to-day operation and maintenance activities of a large plant facility in Stockton, CA. The role requires performing complex services with a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is self-directed, with results reviewed through goal achievement and adherence to policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate daily activities to ensure optimum plant performance, including safety, environmental compliance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Make and approve major operating and maintenance decisions to comply with contracts, agreements, and regulatory laws.
• Minimize operating errors through investigation, communication, and corrective action programs.
• Complete equipment repairs and overhauls on schedule using established planning methods and adequate manpower.
• Maintain plant capacity rates through equipment performance programs and skilled personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Manage costs through effective expenditure approval, overtime management, budget monitoring, and variance reporting.
• Coordinate activities under O&M services contracts and supply agreements, including communication with stakeholders.
• Administer safety, occupational health, and fire protection programs.
• Evaluate staffing levels, adjust skill mix, and maintain hiring and promotion systems.
• Coordinate plant training and communication programs, including new employee orientation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agency rules.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of supervisory/managerial experience in a power plant.
• Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate with 8+ years of supervisory/managerial experience in a power plant.
• 4 years of military experience at an officer level.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 6+ years of supervisory/managerial experience in a power plant.
• Solid fuels power generation work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of power plant O&M, plant engineering, contracts, and general business functions.
• Strong safety and environmental management skills.
• Knowledge of accounting, contract administration, human resources, procurement, and plant administration.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct complex programs and tasks.
• Strong leadership and employee motivation skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for cost-effective decision-making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and computer-based PM programs.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, or kneel.
• Frequently sit and use hands for handling and reaching.
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Work in both office and plant environments, with exposure to outdoor conditions, mechanical parts, fumes, and noise.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $135,000.00 - $203,000.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus.