Plant Manager - Waterford Energy Center
Talen EnergyWaterford, OH
Full Time
Posted September 27, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction to all plant personnel and outside personnel to maximize the value of the generation asset. Drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance to achieve corporate objectives and to maximize the profitability of the generating asset. Develop and implement company and business unit Operational Excellence initiatives as a member of the Talen Fossil Division leadership team.
- Lead, develop and implement long-term business and operation strategies for the plant, which meet departmental and corporate goals.
- Manage the safety, environmental and NERC compliance activities at the plant to achieve corporate objectives in these areas. Promote a safety conscious work environment.
- Coordinate generation scheduling with Talen Marketing to derive maximum profitability for the station.
- Manage the overall operation and maintenance aspects of the plant in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Ensure operating standards are met or exceeded and that all required maintenance activities are completed in a cost effective and timely manner.
- Develop and manage the plant’s Operations and Maintenance budget and plant inventory. Identify and justify future capital projects that enhance bottom-line financial and operational performance. Lead the plant in efforts to identify and resolve problem areas. Provide contract administration for labor services and materials.
- Provide supervision, direction and leadership to the plant teams and individuals. This includes day to day supervision, individual development, goal setting, and performance management and recognition.
- Establish expectations and implement timely/complete communications to all plant personnel to provide information and increase understanding of plant performance; safety, environmental and financial performance; long-term strategies and initiatives; Corporate and department policies, etc.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of power generation experience in operation and maintenance of power plant mechanical and electrical equipment and control systems.
- BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading in an operating power plant work environment.
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