What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager - Smarr Combined Cycle plant position at Oglethorpe Power Corporation?
Location: Future Plant Smarr – Forsyth, GA
Department: Plant Operations
Role Snapshot
Build it. Own it. Lead it.
As the Maintenance Manager for the Smarr Combined Cycle plant, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing a state‑of‑the‑art power generation facility to life and then keeping it running safely, efficiently, and reliably for years to come.
This is not a "steady‑state" role. You'll be at the front end of a new plant, setting the foundation for how maintenance is done: building programs, hiring and developing your team, establishing work plans, and ensuring the right tools, parts, and systems are in place from day one. Once the plant is operational, you'll lead all aspects of maintenance across mechanical, electrical, civil, and I&C disciplines.
If you enjoy building structure, leading experienced teams, and taking ownership of plant reliability, this role offers real impact and long‑term visibility.
What You'll Do
- Build, lead, and develop the site's maintenance organization with a strong safety culture
- Establish maintenance programs for a new combined cycle facility, including job plans, preventive maintenance, asset management, and spare parts strategy
- Manage daily maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation & controls
- Own the Maximo preventive maintenance program and overall equipment asset management strategy
- Set up maintenance shops, tooling, spare parts inventory, and specialty equipment
- Plan and manage outages and major overhauls, including contractor performance and safety
- Develop, review, and improve maintenance procedures to support safe, efficient operations
- Prepare and manage maintenance capital and operating budgets
- Analyze maintenance performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement
- Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to support reliable and efficient power generation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 12 years of progressive power plant maintenance experience (combined cycle, gas, coal, hydro, or nuclear)
- At least 4 years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong safety mindset and ability to lead teams in regulated environments
- Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and complex work scopes
- Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and maintenance priorities
- Strong communication and decision‑making skills
- Valid driver's license
Preferred:
- Four‑year college degree or technical degree
- Journeyman‑level maintenance background
- Experience with Maximo or other asset management systems
- Outage management and major overhaul leadership experience
- Experience supporting new plant commissioning or start‑ups
(Equivalent combinations of education, military, and professional experience will be considered.)
Work Environment & Expectations
- Mix of office and plant environment
- Exposure to industrial conditions (noise, dust, heat)
- On‑call availability for emergencies and plant issues
- Approximately 15% travel
- Must be able to physically perform plant inspections
Salary : $139,120 - $173,900