What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager (Geothermal Renewable Energy Power Plant) position at Open Mountain Energy?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Power Plant Manager in Geothermal Renewable Energy to lead and oversee site facility, personnel, and the overall operations of the site. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background with expertise in geothermal renewable energy systems and a passion for driving innovative solutions. This role ensures safety protocols, environmental compliance, and power generation are operating efficiently and effectively to meet OME’s strategic goals.
Essential Functions:
- The Power Plant Manager directs the daily activities of the operations by achieving high productivity, safe, reliable, efficient, quality work, and cost-effective power generation
- Develops project plans, provides direction, and coordinates activities associated with plant operations and maintenance
- Identifies, evaluates, and implements improved work practices and processes
- Monitors/evaluates plant equipment and systems to ensure reliable plant operations
- Trains employees in operations and maintenance methods, safety practices & procedures, and administers training programs
- Administers and ensures compliance by employees with company policy, safety rules, and government regulations
- Performs supervisory activities for employees, including but not limited to the instruction of employee safety, participation in the hiring process, development of employees, and operator performance management
- Assists in the administration of the O&M budget and reporting of work performed within the department
- Respond and coordinate during emergency and crisis management activities if necessary
- Completes daily, weekly, monthly reporting on time as required to executive management
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum of 7 seven years of experience in power plant operations and preferred 3 years in geothermal renewable energy management
- Advanced leadership skills to direct operations and maintenance of power generation facilities
- Extensive experience in the operations of steam turbine systems and binary heat transfer units
- Experience in process engineering (steam/refrigerant/hydrocarbons) and ability to make operational decisions based on variable process conditions
- Experience in managing electrical (HV/LV) operators and technicians and a working knowledge of electrical distribution systems (transformers, switchgear, etc.)
- Understanding of accounting, contract administration, human resources, procurement, and other plant administration functions
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Experience in geothermal wellfield production and injection preferred.
- Geothermal experience is highly preferred
Education and Experience:
- Experience in a power generation management roles
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information consistently
- Must be able to travel as required
- Must be able to traverse all areas of construction sites
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs pounds
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. Hot, cold, etc.)
- Use repeating motions that may include the wrist, hands and/or finger
- Must be able to inspect construction sites, systems, and projects
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Yerington, NV 89447 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Yerington, NV 89447: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000