Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager

Channelview Cogeneration is an 851 MW combined-cycle power generation facility located in Houston, Texas. The plant operates in a 4x1 configuration featuring two Siemens 501F-D2 and two Siemens 501F-D3 combustion turbines, four Nooter/Eriksen heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and one Alstom steam turbine generator. The facility is designed to provide efficient, reliable generation while supporting the energy needs of the Houston-area market.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager provides leadership for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of Channelview Cogeneration, an 851 MW combined-cycle facility in Houston, TX. This role oversees plant operations, maintenance and reliability strategies, workforce development, safety and regulatory compliance, and cost management across the facility’s generation and other equipment. The O&M Manager drives continuous improvement to enhance plant reliability, availability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Your scope of responsibility as O&M Manager includes the following primary functions:

Operations and Plant Performance

• Direct the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility’s combined-cycle generating equipment, and associated balance-of-plant systems.
• Monitor plant performance, equipment condition, operating trends, and key performance indicators, taking timely action to address abnormal conditions and improve reliability, availability, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Develop short- and long-term operating plans and coordinate generation requirements with applicable dispatch, power marketing, ownership, and other stakeholders.

Maintenance, Reliability, and Risk Management

• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and balance-of-plant systems to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
• Lead outage planning and execution by establishing work priorities, coordinating personnel and contractors, managing resources, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule.
• Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, recurring failures, and operating data to identify reliability risks and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and report operational and maintenance performance data, including equipment availability, downtime, maintenance costs, manpower, and completed work, to support planning, audits, budgeting, and management decisions.
• Ensure Operations and Maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, health, and regulatory requirements, including LOTO, emissions, wastewater, OSHA requirements, and established plant procedures.

Leadership and Business Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop Operations and Maintenance personnel through effective staffing, work scheduling, coaching, training, performance management, and employee development; additionally, assume Plant Manager responsibilities in the Plant Manager’s absence.
• Develop, review, and maintain operating and maintenance procedures, work practices, and emergency response protocols that promote safe, consistent, and compliant plant operations.
• Support operating and capital budget development, cost control, procurement, and coordination with vendors, contractors, utility providers, and internal resources.

Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.

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 O&M Manager reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to Operations and Maintenance personnel. This position works with plant, corporate, and external resources as needed to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

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 O&M 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.

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 $150,000 to $190,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent power generation, industrial, technical, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Extensive experience in combined-cycle power plant operations and maintenance, including responsibility for the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of generating equipment and balance-of-plant systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, and associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and auxiliary systems; experience with Siemens 501F-class equipment is preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, major outages, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Proven ability to analyze plant performance, equipment condition, operating trends, and maintenance history to identify risks and implement improvements that enhance reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Solid safety leadership experience with working knowledge of LOTO, safe work practices, emergency preparedness, and applicable OSHA and company requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements affecting combined-cycle power generation, including emissions, wastewater, compliance reporting, inspections, and audit readiness.
• Effective leadership experience directing and developing Operations and Maintenance personnel through work planning, coaching, training, performance management, and workforce development.
• Practical experience with operating and capital budgets, contractors, procurement, vendor management, and CMMS systems, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.