Operations and Maintenance Manager

EthosEnergy is currently recruiting for an Operations and Maintenance Manager to provide management and leadership at Pittsfield Generating Station in Pittsfield MA. The facility is a 3×1 combined cycle power station with GE 6B frames. The O&M Manager will be responsible for providing supervision, direction and leadership to the operations and maintenance staff including the Lead OMTs, OMTs, OMT-Mechanicals and OMT-I&E’s. Other responsibilities include the oversight of day-to-day operating and maintenance activities and environmental compliance to ensure that the facility is operated in a safe, reliable, and economic manner consistent with the site O&M Agreement, contracts, permits, and rules and regulations written instructions from the Facility Owner. Approved salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 based on skillset, experience, and education. A 15% plant bonus is also offered depending on productivity. Job Responsibilities Promote a safe working environment and ensure that personnel and contractors follow plant and company safety procedures and policies. Assign a Safety Liaison and oversee the safety activities to ensure compliance with OSHA required training and activities. Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Develop a training program for the operations and maintenance personnel. Encourage staff to cross‑train and add skillsets to create a more flexible and productive plant environment. Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to ensure appropriate skill sets are maintained and personnel are qualified for the activities with which they are being asked to perform. Support both Owner and Operator programs and decisions to the best of your ability. Bring decisions to the staff with a positive attitude and high level of confidence. Seek to address any uncertainty from staff by encouraging positive thinking and a high level of productivity. Resolve negative attitudes promptly and with positive reinforcement. Provide regular updates to the Facility Manager on staff morale and work ethics. Delegate work orders to operations and maintenance staff to balance backlog, ensure proper distribution, and broaden team experience across plant functions. Oversee environmental compliance activities including the preparation of quarterly and annual reports. Interface with consultants, as needed, in the completion of environmental projects. Support the Facility Manager in the completion of all reporting requirements including environmental, safety, budgeting, and plant performance. Monitor and optimize plant performance. This should include periodic testing, evaluations, and recommendations to the owner for improvement projects with cost justifications. Provide input and support in the development of the annual budget and annual operating plans. Manage the O&M staff to promote efficient operations and utilization of overtime hours. Communicate effectively with the site staff, Facility Manager, Facility Owner, vendors, and outside agencies. Demonstrate effective management skills in meeting or exceeding facility goals and objectives and support the Facility Manager in ensuring that EEG is performing in accordance with the O&M agreement. Lead the effort to identify problem areas in the plant where there are repeat problems, inefficiencies, or unsafe areas. Prepare capital project suggestions with appropriate cost benefit analysis. Required Skills / Knowledge A thorough demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, including a working knowledge of the operations & maintenance functions. A working knowledge of chemistry as it relates to plant operations as well as environmental and water treatment programs and statutory regulations. Understand budgets, bid proposals, contract evaluation, basic accounting principals, plant economics and power pool operations. Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations. Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations. Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one‑lines, logic drawings, and technical manuals. Ability to solve practical problems, clearly communicate tasks and needs, and train other personnel. Analyzes and interprets data to make sound professional judgments and recommendations. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage and motivate subordinates. Experience Minimum of eight years relevant experience, with a minimum of four years in a supervisory or management position or a position in which there was oversight and delegation of tasks associated with completion of projects. Education Requirements A four‑year degree or commensurate experience is required as well as a demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement. Massachusetts Second Class Engineer License is strongly preferred. Candidates without the license must be able to obtain it within two (2) years of employment. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 50 lbs. What We Offer Approved salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 based on skillset, experience and education. A 15% plant bonus is also offered depending on productivity. Supportive company culture that values its employees. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan. Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays. Employee Referral Bonus. Personal Development & Career Succession Planning. Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs. EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr