Title:             Biomass Plant Manager
Position Type:      Direct Hire 
Location:         California
Status:         Exempt

Key Project Requirements: 
•    10+ years of supervisory or management experience in a power plant environment (biomass or similar thermal generation preferred)
•    Strong background in power plant operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance
•    Proven experience managing plant budgets, staffing, and performance programs
•    Demonstrated leadership in driving safety, reliability, and operational excellence

Job Summary:  
NAES is seeking an experienced Power Plant Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of a biomass power generation facility in California. This role is responsible for providing leadership across plant operations, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and performance management. The Plant Manager will operate with a high level of independence and judgment, ensuring the facility meets performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory objectives while maintaining strong cost control and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Direct and coordinate daily plant operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance
•    Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
•    Make and approve major operating and maintenance decisions in alignment with contractual and operational requirements
•    Lead investigations into operating events and implement corrective actions to minimize repeat occurrences
•    Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely equipment repairs and overhauls
•    Establish and manage equipment performance and reliability programs to maintain plant capacity and availability
•    Manage plant budgets, including expenditure approvals, cost control, variance reporting, and workforce scheduling
•    Coordinate activities with owners’ representatives, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required
•    Ensure effective administration of safety, occupational health, and fire protection programs
•    Evaluate staffing levels and skill mix; make adjustments as needed within budget guidelines
•    Oversee hiring, promotion, training, and employee development programs, including new employee orientation
•    Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing power plant operations

Job Requirements:
•    Strong understanding of power plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and plant support functions
•    Demonstrated leadership in safety and environmental management
•    Working knowledge of budgeting, contract administration, human resources, procurement, and plant administration
•    Familiarity with regulatory agencies governing power plant operations
•    Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct complex operational and maintenance programs
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound, cost-effective operational decisions
•    Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communication with senior leadership
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and computerized maintenance management systems
•    Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills

Education / Experience:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of supervisory or management experience in a power plant environment, OR
•    Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate in a related discipline with 8+ years of supervisory or management experience in a power plant environment, OR
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 6+ years of supervisory or management experience in a power plant environment
•    Military leadership experience at an officer level may be considered in lieu of some plant management experience

Compensation Range per year: $145,000 - $185,000