Operations and Maintenance Manager

East Chicago, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026 Job Title: Operations &Maintenance Manager This is a full-time leadership position $150,000–$170,000 base plus up to 16% incentive potential Direct accountability to the General Manager with broad scope across operations, maintenance, budgeting, and compliance Health Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Paid Vacation. Growth opportunities available. AND MORE About the Role We\'re looking for an experienced O&M leader to take the reins on safe, reliable, and profitable day-to-day operations and maintenance at our North Lake Facility. If you\'re a strong, hands-on leader who\'s run energy facilities — ideally in an industrial setting — and you know how to bring people together across a diverse team, we\'d love to talk. You\'ll report directly to the General Manager, with real room to shape our long-term maintenance strategy, drive facility efficiency, and build a team that takes pride in safety and performance. You\'ll also lend a hand to our Cokenergy and Portside facilities as needed. Responsibilities Get to know the regulatory landscape we operate in, and build the right controls and processes to keep us compliant with laws, regulations, and permits Build and grow a team that takes real pride in performing safely, consistently, and at a high level — accountable, focused, and always looking to improve Live out our company\'s vision, mission, and values in the way you lead every day Keep an eye out for ways to make our facility\'s processes better, faster, and smarter Help the Facility run at its best — driving efficiency, availability, and capacity factor Strengthen our predictive and preventative maintenance and safety programs so small issues get caught before they become big ones Champion Life Safety Skills as an everyday part of how we work at the Facility Ensure and commit to strong Environmental Compliance Thoughtfully plan, coordinate, communicate, and execute maintenance work Stay connected with the Dispatch Center of AM and its representatives, responding quickly to their needs Keep close contact with contractors, making sure they\'re meeting expectations — and speaking up when they\'re not Find the right balance between profitability and taking care of the plant and its upgrade needs Keep cost risks in check by putting smart, thoughtful controls in place — and revisiting them as things change Keep our records accurate and make sure reports go out on time, every time Shape the Facility\'s Long Term Maintenance Plan and help guide its future Plan, organize, and lead outage activities from start to finish Stay on top of federal, state, and local permit compliance and reporting Bring your perspective to long-term strategic planning and budgeting conversations Jump in on other projects and duties as they come up — we\'re a team that supports each other Share honest feedback and ideas with management on what\'s working and what could be better Requirements A Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience 10+ years in power station operations and maintenance 5+ years working with water treatment systems 3+ years leading and supervising others A solid, practical understanding of plant processes and equipment Experience putting preventive and predictive maintenance programs into action A knack for getting to the root of a problem and following through with the right fix Steam turbine expertise — comfortable diagnosing issues and planning overhauls A working understanding of environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs Confidence negotiating contracts for goods and services Familiarity with accounting, contract administration, procurement, and general plant administration Strong judgment when it comes to analyzing data and making cost-effective decisions A proactive, energetic self-starter who works well with others A valid driver\'s license (or the ability to obtain one) and US citizenship Great communication skills, on the ground and in the office The ability to handle the physical side of the role — lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, working in confined spaces or at heights, and comfortably working outdoors and in industrial conditions This Job Is Open to hands-on operations leaders with a Bachelor\'s in Engineering or equivalent experience running industrial power/energy facilities A great fit if you love developing people, driving compliance, and finding better ways to do things A chance to lead a facility that matters, with a direct line to the General Manager, real incentive upside, and Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience Ten (10)+ years in power station operations and maintenance Five (5)+ years with water treatment systems Three (3)+ years of supervisory experience Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes and equipment Ability to implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs Ability to conduct root cause analysis and react accordingly Expertise with steam turbines to diagnose operational issues and develop overhaul plans Understanding of environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs Ability to negotiate contracts for the sale or purchase of goods and services Understanding of accounting, contract administration, procurement, and other plant administration functions Ability to analyze and interpret data to make sound, cost-effective judgments Must be proactive, energetic, a self-starter, and effective working with others Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver\'s license and US citizenship Strong communication and analytical skills Ability to perform essential physical functions of the role, including lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing stairs/ladders, working in confined spaces, heights, and outdoor/industrial conditions, and using respiratory protection as needed Benefits: Health Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Paid Vacation, Growth opportunities 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