Operations Manager

• Provides overall management required to operate all site equipment and system utilizing GE Vernova or Customers 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 Customers requirements equipment manufacturers recommendations applicable laws and Contractors 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 Contractors policies and procedures with the assistance of the Customer.
• Manages development and implementation of operating procedures for major systems using Facility designers operation manuals/procedures and equipment Vendors instructions utilizing the GE Vernova or Customers 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 Customers 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