Sr Manager Plant Ops & Maintenance
 CPS Energy | |
 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
 Dec 15, 2025 | |
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Sr Manager Plant Ops & Maintenance Date: Dec 15, 2025 Location: Company: We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to Apply: January 5, 2026 Power Generation: Braunig/Leon Creek Power Station Location: San Antonio, Tx Pay Grade
19 Position Summary
Ensures that Units are operated safely, efficiently and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures/Requirements and regulations while maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel. Interacts daily with Energy Market Operations to review unit operating status and schedule maintenance outages that minimize generation and financial impact to the system. Reviews the status of units daily with the Plant Director and Maintenance personnel to evaluate outstanding issues that need repair for proper unit operation and safety. Provides supervision to Operations and Maintenance personnel to ensure Plant Reliability issues are addressed and Standard Operating Procedures are followed. Monitors Unit and Environmental parameters to ensure compliance. Prepares reports required by Regulatory Agencies (Outage/De-rating/Incident reports) in a timely manner. Assumes all Operations and Maintenance responsibilities during the absence of the Plant Director. Performs daily required activities for Plant Operations. Tasks and Responsibilities
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to direct multiple activities in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous re-prioritization as determined by operational and maintenance situations that arise daily.
Ability to effectively communicate with Power Generation personnel and across other business units.
Proven leadership skills. Accomplished in organizing, coordinating, and directing broad functional activities and those personnel reporting to this position.
Results driven, analytical, self-motivated, and detailed oriented with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage operations and/or maintenance staff.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective use of plant equipment and staff.
Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of experience is required.
Ability to effectively set and communicate expectations and directives to staff.
Must have demonstrated accountability and have a strong record of successful execution.
Ability to delegate assignments to appropriate parties.
Understanding of applicable environmental and regulatory permits and limits.
Ability to achieve operational and maintenance objectives by developing strategic plans and reviews; prepares and completes action plans; resolves problems; completes audits; identifies trends; and implements change.
Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the maintenance work management processes.
Possesses process discipline capabilities to drive standards, goals, metrics, scorecards to drive consistent performance.
Ability to use the plant historian and other operating/monitoring/control systems.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.
Must have favorable driving record. Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Working Safely
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
Managing Performance
Building and Supporting Teams
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Driving Continuous Improvement Minimum Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other related field or equivalent years of working experience in Power Plant Operations and/or Maintenance Required Certifications
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.
After hours work is required to support plant operations and maintenance outage activities as needed. Weekend call duty rotations. Physical Demands
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
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