Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

The Lockport Cogeneration Facility is a 198 MW combined heat and power facility featuring three GE Frame 6B combustion turbines, three heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and a steam turbine generator. Operating year-round, the facility reliably supplies electricity and up to 315,800 pounds per hour of process steam to the host facility.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the Lockport Cogeneration Facility. This role oversees plant performance, maintenance strategies, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management while supporting reliable electricity generation and process steam delivery. The O&M Manager drives continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, availability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Your scope of responsibility as O&M Manager includes the following primary functions:

Operations and Performance Monitoring

• Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility's combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbine generator, process steam systems, and associated balance-of-plant equipment.
• Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, process steam requirements, and operational data to identify trends, minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and optimize overall facility performance.
• Develop short- and long-term operational plans that support generation and process steam requirements, equipment reliability, plant availability, and regulatory obligations.

Maintenance and Risk Management

• Plan and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for combustion turbines, HRSGs, the steam turbine generator, process steam systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment, providing technical guidance to maximize reliability and availability.
• Support outage planning and execution by developing work strategies, coordinating resources, and ensuring repairs and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain and report equipment and maintenance performance data, including runtime, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work, to support planning, audits, and management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and health requirements, including LOTO, air emissions, wastewater, chemical handling, and applicable OSHA requirements, while identifying and mitigating operational and equipment risks and supporting emergency preparedness.

Personnel and Strategic Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through effective work direction, pre-job briefings, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Support operating and capital budget management, cost control, procurement, and coordination with OEMs, vendors, contractors, utility providers, the host facility, and internal resources to achieve plant objectives.
• Develop, review, and maintain operating and maintenance procedures to promote safe, consistent, and effective work practices and regulatory compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager in support of safe, reliable plant operations and overall facility performance.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.

Working Relationships

The O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to Operations and Maintenance personnel. This position works closely with the Compliance Coordinator, Plant Engineer, Plant Administrator, and other plant and corporate personnel to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The O&M Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability as needed to support plant operations and business needs.

Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $145,000 to $171,300 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Extensive power plant operations and maintenance experience, preferably in combined-cycle, cogeneration, or similar thermal generation facilities, with responsibility for safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of combined-cycle or cogeneration systems, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, process steam, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Experience managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, outage activities, equipment reliability initiatives, and maintenance planning and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze plant and equipment performance, identify trends, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Proven safety leadership experience with knowledge of safe work practices, LOTO, and applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to power plant operations, including compliance, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing Operations and Maintenance personnel through effective work direction, coaching, training, and performance management.
• Experience with budgets, contractors, procurement, and vendor relationships; proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office; and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.