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Operations Manager

Verto USA

East Ryegate, VT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Biomass, Budget Management, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Energy Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Impact, Environmental Regulations, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, OSHA, Operations Control, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Generation, Power Outages, Power Plant, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Shipping/Receiving, Technical Support, Water Quality Testing
LOCATION
East Ryegate, VT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Operations Manager – Wood Biomass Plant

Up to $120,000

Vermont


Opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role at a renewable, wood-fired biomass facility in Vermont.

This is a small team, high-impact environment where you’ll have real ownership of plant performance, people, and day-to-day operations.


Position Summary 

The Operations Manager / Shift Supervisor is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a wood-fired biomass power plant.

Working closely with the Plant Manager, Maintenance team, and fuel suppliers, this role combines technical oversight with hands-on leadership to optimize plant performance, fuel usage, and environmental compliance.


Key Responsibilities


Plant Operations
  • Oversee day-to-day plant operations across control room and plant floor
  • Lead and support Control Room Operators and Steam Plant Operators
  • Act as the primary point of contact for shift teams, providing direction and technical support
  • Monitor plant performance and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime
  • Manage fuel receiving, handling, and inventory to ensure consistent supply and quality
  • Adjust operating parameters to optimize efficiency, output, and emissions compliance

Maintenance & Coordination
  • Partner with Maintenance to plan and execute preventive and corrective work
  • Support troubleshooting and coordinate vendor involvement when required
  • Maintain accurate CMMS records for work orders, inspections, and logs
  • Assist with outage planning and continuous improvement projects

Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with OSHA and Vermont environmental regulations
  • Lead safety meetings, drills, and incident investigations
  • Maintain environmental reporting across emissions, permits, and water quality
 
Commercial & Administrative Support
  • Support fuel cost tracking, budgeting, and inventory management
  • Assist with operational reporting for internal and regulatory stakeholders
  • Identify and implement improvements to enhance plant efficiency and reliability
 
Experience & Background
  • 5+ years in biomass, power generation, or industrial plant operations
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
  • Strong hands-on experience with boilers, steam turbines, or solid fuel systems
  • Degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or similar preferred (or equivalent experience)

About the Company

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Verto USA