Director of O&M
Company Overview
Our client is a privately owned global developer, manager, and owner of modern power infrastructure. The organization is an independent power producer focused on low‑carbon and renewable energy projects that support a cleaner, more reliable energy future. The company's entrepreneurial culture emphasizes operational excellence, ethical business practices, and delivering economic benefits to communities where it operates.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a growing organization dedicated to the development, construction, and long‑term management of energy transition infrastructure. The role supports safe, reliable operations while contributing to community development, environmental stewardship, and long‑term asset value creation.
Position Summary
The Director, Operations & Maintenance reports to the Vice President, Operations and plays a critical leadership role in supporting the development, construction, and daily asset management of a portfolio of operating thermal and renewable generation assets in North America.
This role provides oversight and leadership of third‑party O&M contractors, serves as the Owner's primary interface with plant operations teams, and ensures excellence in safety, compliance, reliability, cost control, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of third‑party O&M contractors operating U.S. generating facilities.
- Establish and manage annual performance objectives for plant O&M teams.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze plant KPIs, performance scorecards, and benchmarking metrics focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost.
- Audit and evaluate plant operations, maintenance, and HSE performance to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Foster and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal standards.
- Communicate effectively with internal management, plant leadership teams, and ownership stakeholders.
- Participate in internal performance reviews, reporting on current and forecasted plant performance and identifying potential risks or concerns.
- Manage budgets, outage planning, and lifecycle performance optimization to maximize long‑term asset value.
- Represent the Owner's interests with OEMs, technology suppliers, and contractual service providers, including administration of warranty claims.
- Support project development teams by advising on O&M agreement structures and conducting technical reviews of power island and balance‑of‑plant equipment.
- Stay current with industry best practices and state‑of‑the‑art technologies through participation in user groups and industry forums.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 10-15 years of power plant operations or related technical experience, including at least 5 years in an O&M leadership role.
- Strong understanding of power plant systems, operating philosophies, lifecycle analysis, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage financial plans, budgets, KPI scorecards, and operational resources.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Highly organized, analytical, and systematic approach to technical evaluations and complex problem‑solving.
- Strong technical competence, including familiarity with plant control systems, software, hardware, and networks.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- MBA or business‑focused degree with emphasis in business administration and/or finance.
- Experience in strategic planning, budget development, financial assessment, and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in planning, budgeting, and cost management for power assets.
- Experience supporting or adapting organizations through periods of growth and operational scaling.
- Additional certifications or training in power plant leadership or asset management are a plus.
Travel Requirements
- Valid U.S. passport required.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
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