Job Description Summary

Operations Manager is responsible for for strategy and overall management required to operate the plant in safe, reliable and efficient manner. Operations Manager will work in close coordination with Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager while leading plant operation activities at site.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides overall management required to operate all site equipment and systems,
• Recruits, develops, manages and leads a skilled and high performing O&M operations team,
• Develops and implements operational strategy consistent with achieving maximum plant efficiency to meet customer requirements in the most safe, reliable, economical and environmentally safe manner,
• Ensures the development, recording and analysis of plant operations and maintenance data to ensure optimum efficiency, reliability and compliance,
• Ensures the performance and recording of periodic operational checks and tests of the plant equipment in accordance with Customer’s requirements, equipment manufacturers’ recommendations, applicable laws and Contractor’s recommendations,
• Ensures compliance with requirements for environmental, health and safety requirements in plant operations,
• Establishes and maintains sampling programs to ensure that the chemistry specifications for site equipment and systems are maintained for the required operating, shutdown, or lay-up condition,
• Manages implementation of Log-Out/Tag Out (LOTO) System in accordance with the Contractor’s policies and procedures,
• Manages development and implementation of operating procedures for the plant equipment and systems using Plant designer’s operation manuals/procedures and equipment Vendors' instructions,
• Recommends Facility modifications and upgrades to the Customer to enhance plant reliability and performance,
• Co-ordinates with GE Vernova O&M Support team, GE Vernova Engineering and other support function team for the resolution of complex issues relevant to operations,
• Drives optimization of plant operating strategies with the aim of achieving lower cost operation and/or increased efficiency and output,
• Manages preparation of plant operating logs covering critical plant operating parameters and ensures necessary review and analysis to proactively identify potential problems,
• Prepares and submits operations activities reports as per requirements of the contract,
• Participates and supports plant root cause analysis for the technical events.
• Establishes sampling/testing programs and ensures review/analysis of plant chemical reports for maintaining proper chemistry in the plant processes and systems,
• Makes recommendations to the Customer to maintain optimum stock of chemicals and operational consumables,
• Provides coverage for Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager as applicable,
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations team,
• Ensures training and development of O&M operations team members to enhance skills and knowledge,
• Supports the Plant Manager to meet the contractual, technical and commercial targets,
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the business leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls or related backgrounds from an accredited College or University
• Minimum 10 years of Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant O&M experience with minimum 05 years’ experience as Team Lead/Section Head of O&M Operations team.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English language

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 5 years of O&M experience at GE Vernova F Class Gas Turbines
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to take initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Strong safety management skills
• Strong knowledge of GT Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance
• Familiarity with Contractual Service Agreements.
• Team leader in a dynamic, energetic and proactive environment
• Demonstrated communication & organizational skills
• Strong project management, problem solving and organizational skills 
• Lean mindset, driving a culture of standard work, daily management, continuous improvement 
• Proficiency with computer tools
• Knowledge of GE Vernova products, services, and processes (Applicable for GE Vernova employees only)

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