Operations Manager

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 Operations Manager at Roseton Power Plant leads the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility's steam-electric generating equipment and auxiliary systems. This position oversees Operations personnel, shift scheduling, operating procedures, training, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with plant leadership and Maintenance personnel, the Operations Manager evaluates plant performance, coordinates operational priorities, manages budgets, and implements improvements supporting equipment reliability, availability, and operational excellence.

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

• Direct daily plant operations and Operations personnel to maintain safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant electricity generation.
• Oversee operator scheduling, shift coverage, and personnel assignments to support continuous plant operations, including on-call assistance and emergency response coordination.
• Optimize thermal and electrical performance through operating targets, equipment monitoring, performance analysis, and initiatives that improve efficiency, availability, and reliability.
• Analyze operating trends, equipment failures, and recurring issues to identify corrective actions, improve plant performance, and support long-term equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate equipment availability, maintenance priorities, outage planning, operational support, and safe equipment isolation and return to service.
• Monitor operations budgets, resource utilization, and expenditures to support cost-effective plant performance without compromising safety or reliability.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, performance records, compliance documentation, and reports for plant management, ownership, utilities, and applicable regulatory authorities, including NERC requirements as applicable.
• Administer operating manuals, procedures, and controlled documents, ensuring regular reviews, revisions, and consistent implementation across Operations personnel.
• Lead operator training, qualification, safety initiatives, and personnel development to maintain technical competency, procedural compliance, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate plant water chemistry activities with designated personnel, including sampling, testing, chemical treatment, equipment monitoring, and compliance with established operating parameters.
• Ensure adherence to environmental permits, regulatory requirements, NAES policies, and facility procedures through operational oversight, staff training, and coordination with Environmental personnel.
• Develop contractor scopes of work, coordinate vendor activities, and monitor contractor performance to support operational objectives, safety requirements, and cost controls.
• Promote a positive, accountable work environment through employee coaching, performance management, open communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as incident commander during emergencies and major operational events.

Perform other duties as assigned to support overall plant operations, maintenance, safety, and compliance objectives.

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 Operations Manager reports to the Plant Manager and provides leadership to Operations personnel. This position works closely with plant and corporate personnel, as well as other key stakeholders, to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant 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 Operations 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. At times, it is expected that the Operations Manager will cover shift for Shift Supervisor absences.

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 $175,000 to $185,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Leadership Experience & Technical Qualifications

• A 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 power plant operations, preferably within a large steam-electric generating facility, with demonstrated responsibility for safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of boilers, steam turbines, generators, control systems, electrical distribution, water treatment, and balance-of-plant equipment, including operational troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Proven leadership experience supervising Operations personnel, managing shift coverage, coordinating training programs, and overseeing employee development and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate operating data, identify equipment performance issues, and implement improvements that enhance plant reliability, availability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Thorough understanding of industrial safety practices, lockout/tagout (LOTO), emergency response, and applicable OSHA and facility safety requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental permits, regulatory compliance, operational reporting, and applicable NERC requirements is highly desirable.
• Practical experience coordinating maintenance activities, planned and forced outages, equipment isolation, and operational readiness in collaboration with Maintenance personnel.
• Proficiency in budget management, contractor coordination, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and Microsoft Office applications, supported by strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• 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

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.