What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Advantage Technical?
Summary
Seeking a hands-on Plant Operations Manager with strong turnaround experience to lead commissioning, startup, and operations of a cogeneration power plant. Role includes oversight of safety, compliance, performance, and staff management. Reports to Director of Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead safe and timely commissioning and startup of engine-generators and balance-of-plant systems.
- Oversee turnaround and outage planning, execution, and reporting.
- Ensure full regulatory and environmental compliance (including NERC, permits).
- Maintain plant safety, reliability, and performance standards.
- Manage budgeting, cost control, and plant operating plans.
- Supervise and develop plant staff; lead technical training programs.
- Provide strategic input on plant upgrades and operational improvements.
Qualifications
- Proven turnaround and commissioning experience in combined cycle or cogeneration plants.
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role; strong team leadership skills.
- Solid knowledge of plant systems, O&M, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and manage in high-pressure situations.
- Bachelor’s in technical field (or equivalent); Boiler Operator License eligibility.
- Willing to travel 25%–50% domestically.
