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Talen Energy

Plant Manager - Waterford Energy Center

Waterford, OH

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
28 Sept 2026

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the posting

Talen Energy is seeking a Plant Manager for our Waterford Energy Center. The Waterford Energy Center is a 880 MW, 3-unit, natural gas-fired facility located in Waterford, OH. The CCGT consists of 3 gas turbines and 1 steam turbine.

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
  • Working knowledge of government regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DEP, and NERC.

Travel Required

Travel is required, based on fleet initiatives (5-15%)

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