NAES Corporation

Plant Manager

NAES Corporation$205K — $215K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred, or equivalent experience in power generation.
  • Extensive leadership experience in major steam-electric generating facilities, ideally as a Plant Manager or in senior roles.
  • Strong operational leadership skills with a focus on developing accountable and high-performing teams.
  • Proficient knowledge of independent power producer (IPP) operations and commercial practices.
  • Advanced technical expertise in equipment related to power generation, including boilers and turbines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety management and the enhancement of safety culture.
  • Solid financial acumen with experience in budgeting and capital planning.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and ensure operational excellence across all plant functions.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and adherence to safety regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards across operations.
  • Direct plant programs essential for efficient operation and maintenance.
  • Develop and implement workforce strategies for staff qualifications and growth.
  • Support Operations and Maintenance teams to enhance plant reliability and address technical challenges.
  • Manage the planning and execution of outages to optimize plant performance.

Benefits

  • Participation in a comprehensive Fitness for Duty Program including drug screening and physical exams.
  • Standard Monday to Friday day shift with some required flexibility for weekends and holidays.
  • Potential travel opportunities for management meetings and industry-related events.
  • Contribution to a proactive safety culture as a key employment condition.
Full Job Description
The Roseton Power Plant is a 1,223 MW generating facility located in Newburgh, New York, overlooking the Hudson River Valley. Playing a critical role in regional grid reliability, the station offers the opportunity to work at one of New York's significant energy facilities. Team members join a skilled workforce dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and reliable power generation.

Opportunity Summary

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Roseton Power Plant. This role oversees operations, maintenance, safety, environmental programs, staffing, and financial performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.

Serving as the primary liaison with the Owner and key external stakeholders, the Plant Manager drives operational excellence, workforce development, plant reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement to achieve facility and business objectives.

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

  • Provide overall site leadership and governance by establishing clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and ensuring plant policies, procedures, and practices align with operational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting safe work practices, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring the protection of employees, contractors, visitors, and the public.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and Management of Change (MOC) processes, including accurate and timely preparation and submission of required reports.
  • Direct and integrate core plant programs, including Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Chemistry, Training, Administration, and NERC compliance, to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
  • Develop workforce staffing, qualification, and employee development strategies by maintaining required competencies, identifying skill gaps, providing coaching, and strengthening employee engagement, retention, and organizational capability.
  • Oversee plant operations, reliability, and continuous improvement by supporting Operations and Maintenance personnel, addressing complex technical issues, coordinating specialized resources, and implementing initiatives that improve performance and efficiency.
  • Plan and oversee scheduled and forced outages, optimizing work scope, schedules, resources, contractor support, and costs to maximize plant reliability, availability, and long-term equipment performance.
  • Serve as the primary site liaison with the Owner, regulatory agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders, maintaining productive relationships and representing the facility professionally.
  • Oversee applicable commercial agreements, procurement activities, contractor services, and vendor relationships, ensuring contractual compliance, supplier performance, and effective support of plant operations.
  • Manage plant financial performance by developing operating and capital budgets, monitoring expenditures, forecasting costs, prioritizing investments, and implementing cost-control practices to achieve operational and business objectives.
  • Carry out and complete additional special projects and tasks as needed.


NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain 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.

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 standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The Plant Manager works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $205,000 to $215,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Leadership Experience & Technical Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent power generation, industrial, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • Extensive leadership experience in power generation, preferably within a large steam-electric generating facility and in a Plant Manager or senior plant leadership role.
  • Proven ability to lead operations, maintenance, and technical personnel while developing a high-performing and accountable workforce.
  • Strong knowledge of independent power producer (IPP) operations, plant performance, reliability, and commercial business practices.
  • Advanced technical knowledge of boilers, steam turbines, generators, electrical systems, controls, and balance-of-plant equipment, with the ability to support complex troubleshooting and operational decision-making.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and developing a strong safety culture.
  • Working knowledge of environmental compliance programs, regulatory reporting, and audit preparedness within an operating power generation facility.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and capital planning.
  • Experience administering commercial contracts, service agreements, procurement activities, and vendor relationships.
  • Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant reliability, workforce effectiveness, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with Owners, regulatory agencies, utilities, contractors, and plant personnel.
  • Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card or ability to obtain one upon hire.
  • Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.


About NAES Corporation

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services to the energy industry. They provide services to a wide range of clients, including independent power producers, utilities, and industrial clients. NAES Corporation has over 1,000 employees and operates in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.
Learn more about NAES Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$100 million

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