Operations Director

Relate Search is partnering with a leading power generation company to find an exceptional Operations Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee the daily operations of a power plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operations team to maintain reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations.
• Analyze operating results and implement improvements to enhance plant performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies and environmental requirements.
• Guide the Maintenance Manager on equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee the training of all Plant employees and maintain the Plant's training manual.
• Report normal, abnormal, or emergency conditions to the Plant Manager.
• Manage external contractors, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Assist with the location, screening, and hiring of Operating employees.
• Maintain plant operation manuals, logs, and records, ensuring all procedures are current and effective.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in power plant operations, with a proven track record of leadership and process improvement.
• Strong background in combined cycle or gas turbine power plants preferred.
• Technical undergraduate degree, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role overseeing operational teams.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing protective equipment as needed.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities available.