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Luminant

Lignite Plant Supervisor

Franklin, TX · On-site

The position may require some travel in the support of other Vistra Corp Power Generation Stations ... Effectively manage employee/labor relation in accordance with company policies and labor agreements ...

UMass Amherst

Power Plant Manager

Amherst, MA · On-site

Title: Power Plant Manager Executive Area: Administration and Finance College/School/MBU ... Experience with coordinating electric generation and fuel supply with vendors and Local ...

NAES Corporation

Plant Manager

Westville, NJ

$158K - $221K/hr

Eagle Point Power Generation is a 237 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Westville, New ... Opportunity Summary The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for operations ...

NAES

Plant Manager

Westville, NJ · On-site

Eagle Point Power Generation is a 237 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Westville, New ... Opportunity Summary The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for operations ...

NAES Corporation

Plant Manager

Westville, NJ · On-site

Eagle Point Power Generation is a 237 MW natural gas-fired power plant located in Westville, New ... Opportunity Summary The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and direction for operations ...

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How much do power generation plant manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for power generation plant manager in the United States is $113,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Power Generation Plant Manager vs Power Plant Operator?

AspectPower Generation Plant ManagerPower Plant Operator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; management experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification
Work EnvironmentOffice setting within the plant, overseeing operationsControl room or plant floor, monitoring equipment
ResponsibilitiesOversees plant operations, manages staff, ensures safety and complianceOperates and monitors equipment, responds to alarms, maintains systems

The Power Generation Plant Manager focuses on overseeing overall plant operations, staff management, and strategic planning, while the Power Plant Operator handles daily equipment operation and monitoring. Both roles are essential but differ in scope, responsibilities, and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Power Generation Plant Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 67% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,198 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
Power Plant Manager

Power Plant Manager

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS)

Monroe, GA

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

The Plant Manager oversees 21 direct and indirect reports and three power generation facilities in Georgia:

  • Monroe - 320 MW dual-fuel simple cycle facility with two Westinghouse 501 Gas Turbines.
  • Washington County - 620 MW gas-fueled simple cycle facility with four GE 7FA.03 Gas Turbines.
  • Sandersville - 640 MW gas-fueled simple cycle facility with eight GE 7EA Gas Turbines.

These facilities are interconnected with Georgia Power and Georgia Transmission Company and are fully contracted for power sales.

Under the general direction of the Sr. Vice President of Operations, East Region, the Plant Manager is responsible for plant operations and maintenance, safety and environmental compliance, regulatory adherence, policy administration, staff development, and financial performance across all three sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal and administrative functions of the facility and for achieving company and group goals.
  • Establish and obtain approval of a complete annual operating budget and operating plan that is consistent with the objectives of the business.
  • Measure and control performance against the approved budget.
  • Establish, implement and consistently evaluate comprehensive operation standards, procedures and programs which comply with the business objectives, as well as governmental, contractual and environmental requirements, and identify strengths, weaknesses and areas of potential problems, along with suggested corrective measures.
  • Manager the facility Enterprise Asset Management system or CMMS
  • Review OEM recommended spare parts list to ensure an adequate spare parts inventory
  • Identify areas for operational improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage and oversee all scheduled and emergency maintenance activities.
  • Interpret, monitor, and ensure compliance with all commercial contract provisions.
  • Evaluates and controls the level of inventory required to effectively operate the Facility, while limiting inventory costs.
  • Provide timely and accurate responses to correspondence and requests for information.
  • Implement corporate standards and programs.
  • Provide accurate routine and special reports on cost allocation, HSE compliance, regulatory compliance, system and equipment reliability, availability, performance, condition and deficiencies, as well as future objectives and plans.
  • Ensure proactive compliance with environmental, health & safety programs.
  • Analyze the facility's actual financial performance versus budget.
  • Ensure that all Facility personnel comply with established financial authority limits for the procurement and invoice processing.
  • Establish and monitor administrative procedures for the facility.
  • Oversee and monitor purchasing at the facility.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Select, train and manage a work force that is motivated, flexible in skills, cross-trained and technically astute.
  • Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with HR policies.
  • Monitor federal, state and local energy regulatory activities and their impact on the facility.
  • Monitor facility payroll and benefit programs, procedures and policies.
  • Other duties as designated by the company.

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