Job Description

Power Plant Manager

Location: Aurora Colorado

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required (or ability to obtain)

Schedule: Full-Time | 24/7 Mission-Critical Operations

We are seeking an experienced Power Plant Manager to oversee the 24/7 operations of a secure physical plant providing continuous power and cooling to high-security data centers and mission-critical operations. This is a leadership role vital to national infrastructure support, focused on operational reliability and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations teams in monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure systems around the clock.
• Coordinate all site activities affecting infrastructure, including scheduled maintenance and emergency response.
• Develop, update, and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Response Procedures (ERPs), and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) through the Change Management Board.
• Implement a comprehensive training and certification program for operators.
• Manage staffing, shift schedules, and ensure compliance with performance and regulatory standards.
• Deliver incident reports within 24 hours and lead root cause analysis with corrective action planning.
• Monitor and ensure that all performance metrics and customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience, or 11+ years of direct experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in facility, power plant, or critical infrastructure operations.
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Archibus.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance practices.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Proven ability to integrate Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) practices in daily operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years managing 24/7/365 critical infrastructure operations.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems (4160KV/480KV), UPS and battery systems, diesel generators, chillers, cooling towers, and HVAC systems.
• In-depth understanding of MEP systems and electrical generation operations.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or ISO 9000 process improvement methodologies.
• Track record of developing and maintaining SOPs and ERPs in secure environments.

If you’re a proven leader in critical infrastructure operations with a strong technical foundation and the required clearance, we encourage you to apply.

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