Dickerson Generation Station, located in Dickerson, Maryland, is a power generation facility with a total capacity of approximately 294 MW. The station consists of two gas/oil-fired units with GE 7F gas turbines in simple cycle. It operates as a crucial asset for meeting peak demand and ensuring grid stability in the region.

Opportunity Summary

The Plant Manager's responsibilities encompass operations, maintenance, engineering, and facility management, all guided by the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreement and other project agreements. Serving as the primary interface with the Owner, they also act as a community liaison and engage with regulatory agency representatives as directed by the Owner.

Additionally, leadership is provided to all Plant personnel, including tasks such as employee selection, technical training, and maintaining employee qualifications. The Plant Manager ensures the facility's compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual requirements, while also working to enhance the Plant and Owner's image within the community and the industry.

Your scope of responsibility as Plant Manager includes the following primary functions:

Administer the plant's safety, operations, maintenance, administrative, training, chemistry, and environmental compliance programs to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Dickerson Generation Station. Employ sound business principles, best-in-class techniques, and prudent utility practices to enhance plant profitability. Manage and oversee the performance of planned and unplanned plant outages at the Dickerson Generation Station, optimizing outage schedules for its units to increase production efficiency, minimize costs, with particular attention to the maintenance of the two gas/oil-fired GE 7F gas turbines. Administer project agreements, including the O&M agreement, energy supply agreements, service agreements, and interconnection agreements, ensuring that the facility operates in accordance with these agreements. Develop and implement staffing, training, and qualification plans for all O&M phases, ensuring that personnel goals align with facility objectives and the owner's goals. Provide a safe working environment and promote a culture of safety awareness among all plant personnel, actively ensuring the safety of others. Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental permits, regulations, and agreements with neighboring landowners. Prepare and submit required environmental and regulatory reports. Control and manage plant expenditures using budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting methods. Establish annual budgets for the facility in accordance with the O&M Agreement. Act as a liaison to the community and regulatory agencies, enhancing the plant's image as a good neighbor to the community and the environment, and encourage plant staff involvement in community activities. Provide support for Operations and Maintenance personnel as required, assisting in the evaluation of equipment problems and failures, and employing outside resources as necessary to resolve technical and administrative issues. Provide leadership to all plant personnel, conducting periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current plant goals, operating requirements, and industry best-in-class standards. Complete special projects as required by senior management. Maintain dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be 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. This includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:

Conduct/Support Regular Safety Meetings (at least monthly). Address Safety at all Group Meetings. Conduct Inspections and Observations: establish within the department a regular inspection of the work area and a safety observation process of work being performed. Establish and lead these activities following any rules, requirements or guidance established in your business unit, group, or division. Involve all NAES teammates in the activities. Analyze result, write work orders, train, and educate to eliminate hazards, at-risk behavior and meet company regulatory requirements. Conduct Regular Observation Tours: Conduct no less than two safety observation tours of high-risk activities e.g., confined space to verify that employees are performing the work in accordance with safe practices, company procedures and OSHA regulations. Regular and Frequent Contacts: conduct one-on-one contact sessions with workers to discuss safety issues, communicate expectations and coach safe behaviors, e.g., whether the employee is wearing all required personal protective equipment. Respond to Incidents: respond to all safety-related incidents including, but not limited to injuries, incidents and near misses; write a report that explains what happened, identify the cause, and recommend corrective action following any established business unit or division practice. Follow up as necessary to ensure that corrective action is taken.

Working Relationships

The Plant Manager reports to the Operations Director and supervises the managers, technicians, and Plant Administrator. The Plant Manager is the single point of contact between NAES and the Owner on all matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and commercial management of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. 

Work Schedule

This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, during regular dayshift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required. Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $160,000 to $190,000 and will include an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who has extensive technical power plant and leadership experience with a work history that demonstrates a pattern of accomplishments and advancement.

A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent is desired, providing a strong foundation for understanding the technical aspects of power plant operations and management. Previous experience as a Plant Manager at a gas/oil-fired power plant or in a similar role overseeing comparable facilities is desired, demonstrating the ability to effectively manage operations in a similar environment. Experience supervising technical, supervisory, and hourly personnel is required, showcasing the capacity to lead diverse teams and ensure smooth operations. Significant experience in the business principles and practices of power generating facilities, particularly independent power producers, is necessary, illustrating familiarity with the unique challenges and requirements of the industry. Demonstrated skills in environmental management, budget development and control, organizational development, and contract administration are essential, highlighting a well-rounded skill set necessary for effective plant management. Strong leadership, motivational, and communication (oral and written) skills are a must, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, facilitating smooth coordination and collaboration. Results-oriented problem-solving skills, along with the ability to motivate and build teams, are critical. A successful track record in managing change initiatives to improve technical, human resources, business, and financial performance of the plant is required, showcasing a proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement. Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.