CPS Energy

Mgr Plant Maintenance

CPS Energy • $87K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of front-line and senior level maintenance leadership experience in a large Coal/Gas power plant.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing problems using plant DCS controls and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Experience with PI software for analytics and trending tools.
  • Technical knowledge of power generation equipment maintenance practices, including preventative and predictive maintenance systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-craft maintenance teams effectively using a Condition Based Maintenance Program.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance management software.
  • Valid driver's license with a favorable record.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee safety programs and lead daily safety meetings to promote a safe work environment.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with the Environmental team to ensure permit compliance.
  • Manage maintenance activities and compliance programs to address equipment deficiencies proactively.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering Managers for optimal equipment maintenance.
  • Facilitate communication among plant supervisors and craft managers to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Manage NERC CIP obligations and certification process for maintenance staff.
  • Lead project management for complex site projects, overseeing timelines and budgets.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities, including leadership training and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Exposure to a range of cutting-edge technologies within the power generation sector.
  • Dynamic work environment requiring problem-solving and technical proficiency.
  • Opportunity for after-hours work that enriches project management experience.
Full Job Description
Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2026

Power Generation: Barney Davis Power Station Location: Corpus Christi, Tx

Pay Grade

17

Position Summary

Cultivates a safe work environment for employees. Oversees the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities including maintenance planning and scheduling processes. Manages a location or segment of a larger department. Implements business objectives, strategies and plans while managing daily work functions and supporting company programs and policies. Selects, coaches, develops, and supervises employees. Directly responsible for plant and equipment availability for operation. Responsible for maintenance reliability and personnel productivity. Partners with plant Engineering and Operations Staff to implement strategic initiatives and processes.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Oversees Safety program at plant location for staff personnel and contractors.
  • Active plant safety leader - facilitates daily safety meetings, leads stretching program, and promotes safe work practices.
  • Works closely with Environmental team to coordinate maintenance activities to protect the environment and maintain permit compliance.
  • Manages all maintenance activities, including PM compliance program for regulatory and reliability compliance. Identifies and implements initiatives to address and correct equipment deficiencies through proactive processes.
  • Manages the overall Maintenance Planning and Scheduling processes.
  • Works with the Operations Manager and Engineering Manager to assure plant facilities and equipment are always maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition.
  • Develops continual open communication between plant foremen/supervisors, Craft Managers and Maintenance Managers to include monthly meetings with each craft.
  • Addresses issues and makes quality decisions on daily overtime issues, reviews and approves daily time sheets.
  • Manages NERC CIP and Reliability Standards maintenance obligations and manages NERC certification process for maintenance personnel.
  • Performs incident command duties to conform with SPCC policies.
  • Manages maintenance of equipment required for environmental monitoring and compliance.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and availability in responding to after -hour emergencies.
  • Develops and manages contracts for various plant support. Prepares Scope of Work documents necessary to obtain firm pricing f or contractor work.
  • Develops plant budget and assists plant engineers with budget planning. Utilizes the Maintenance Management System to identify reoccurring plant equipment problems including cost. Approves purchasing for plant site.
  • Completes and delivers employee reviews.
  • Leads maintenance team in developing employee engagement initiatives.
  • Reviews/Updates PMs with Plant Directors and Foremen to optimize maintenance manhours and PM frequency.
  • Reviews Plant Performance KPIs and assists with gathering data as needed. Identifies and implements performance improvement measures as needed.
  • Reviews equipment availabilities and develops budget items to address deficiencies.
  • Manages multi-craft workforce to ensure plant reliability. Workforce includes Foremen, Supervisors, Journeymen, Apprentices, and Trainees for Welders, Machinists, I&C Technicians, Electricians, GMS and Utility Crews.
  • Serves as a member of the Plant Leadership Team and assumes Plant Director Responsibilities as assigned, during the absence of the Plant Director.
  • Serves as a project manager for complex projects needed at the site. This includes project design, budget, schedule, implementation, material/parts ordering direction and quality control of the project.
  • Serves as Overhaul/Planned Outage/Forced Outage Manager for the site. This includes reviewing backlogs, building schedules, developing work scopes, and managing daily overhaul/ planned outage/forced outage activities.
  • Assist with development of Plant Engineering Group.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated track record providing front-line and senior level Maintenance Leadership for a large Coal / Gas power plant.
Familiarity and usage of plant DCS controls and other control systems to diagnose problems and conduct root cause analysis of failures.
Working knowledge of PI software including analytics and trending tools.
Technical knowledge and problem solving skills for maintenance of equipment used in power generation.
Ability to understand and implement preventative maintenance systems, predictive maintenance systems, precision maintenance and practices.
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience successfully leading large, multi-craft staff and contract maintenance teams delivering cost effective plant maintenance utilizing a Condition Based Maintenance Program.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.
Must have favorable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous management experience
  • Proficient working knowledge of SAP and PASTA systems
  • General knowledge of current CPS Energy accounting methods and principles, Capital and O&M


Competencies

Developing Talent
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Managing Performance
Inspiring and Motivating Others

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and requires manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion as well as the use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. The ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events is required.
After hours work is required during plant overhauls, deratings or outages. This position responds 24/7 to situations that impact unit availability.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Ability to work at heights, climb stairs, ladders, enter confined spaces, etc. - consistent with plant maintenance personnel requirements.

About CPS Energy

CPS Energy is the nation?s largest municipally owned energy utility providing both natural gas and electric service. Serving more than 840,750 electric customers and 352,585 natural gas customers in and around San Antonio, the nation?s seventh largest city, CPS Energy is committed to providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy in a manner that protects and enhances the environment and quality of life for our community. CPS Energy is among the top public power wind energy buyers in the nation and number one in Texas for solar generation.
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