Operations Manager

Job Description Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic and tactical management required to operate the plant in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner. The Operations Manager will serve as a vital member of the site leadership team, collaborating closely with Maintenance and Site Management to oversee and lead all on-site operations

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Provides overall management required to operate all site equipment and system utilizing GE Vernova or Customer's Facility Work Force.
• Develops and implements operational strategy consistent with achieving maximum plant efficiency to meet customer requirements in the most safe, reliable, economical and environmentally safe manner,
• Ensures the development and recording of applicable plant operations and maintenance data,
• Ensures the performance and recording of periodic operational checks and tests of the plant equipment in accordance with Customer's requirements, equipment manufacturers' recommendations, applicable laws and Contractor's recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with requirements for environmental, health and safety requirements in plant operations
• Establishes and maintains sampling programs to ensure that the chemistry specifications for site equipment and systems are maintained for the required operating, shutdown, or lay-up condition.
• Manages implementation of Log-Out/Tag Out (LOTO) System in accordance with the Contractor's policies and procedures with the assistance of the Customer.
• Manages development and implementation of operating procedures for major systems using Facility designer's operation manuals/procedures and equipment Vendors' instructions utilizing the GE Vernova or Customer's Facility Work Force.
• Recommends Facility modifications and upgrades to the Customer to enhance plant reliability and performance.
• Co-ordinates with GE Vernova O&M Support team, GE Vernova Engineering and other support function team for the resolution of complex issues relevant to operations.
• Drives optimization of plant operating strategies with the aim of achieving lower cost operation and/or increased efficiency and output.
• Manages preparation of plant operating logs covering critical plant operating parameters and ensures necessary review and analysis to proactively identify potential problems.
• Prepares and submits operations activities reports as per requirements of the contract.
• Participates and supports plant root cause analysis for the technical events.
• Assists the training and qualification of Customer's operations team as per guidelines of the contract.
• Establishes sampling/testing programs and ensures review/analysis of plant chemical reports for maintaining proper chemistry in the plant processes and systems.
• Makes recommendations to the Customer to maintain optimum stock of chemicals and operational consumables.
• Provides coverage for Plant Manager, Deputy Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls from an accredited College or University.
• Minimum 10 years of gas turbine combined cycle power plant O&M experience with minimum five years in management position in gas turbine combined cycle power plant operations.
• Minimum 5 years of O&M experience at GE Vernova F Class Gas Turbines is a must

Desired Characteristics

• Strong project management, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong business and financial skills
• Prior experience with GE Vernova O&M in same capacity is preferred
• Knowledge of GE Vernova products, services, and processes (GE employees only)
• Prior customer interface experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proficiency with computer tools
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes