Plant Manager

Johnstown, PA
job summary:
A Plant Manager is needed for one of the world's largest power management and power generation services companies in the Johnston, PA area. This is a Senior Plant Manager role for a combined cycle natural gas facility, focusing on total operational leadership, technical troubleshooting, environmental compliance, and full financial accountability for the plant's performance.

location: Johnston, Pennsylvania
job type: Permanent
salary: $180,000 - 215,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Lead operations and maintenance for power generation facilities with a track record of high-level results.

  • Leverage specialized experience in natural gas-fired combined cycle power plant management.

  • Supervise and manage diverse teams, including technical, supervisory, and hourly personnel.

  • Apply business principles and operational practices specific to independent power producers.

  • Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for plant staff.

  • Administer contracts and drive organizational development.

  • Lead change initiatives to improve technical, human resource, and financial outcomes.

  • Solve complex problems and build high-performing, collaborative teams.
Skills:

  • Extensive knowledge of business principles and operational practices within power generating facilities, with a focus on independent power producers.

  • strong technical proficiency in plant operations and maintenance, with the ability to provide hands-on support and effective troubleshooting for operations and maintenance personnel.

  • Proven expertise in environmental compliance, budget development and oversight, organizational development, and contract administration.

  • Solid financial acumen supported by experience in budgeting, forecasting, and applying cost control methods to manage plant expenditures.

  • Driven problem solver and team builder with a successful track record of leading change initiatives to improve technical, human resource, operational, and financial outcomes.
Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent is desired, providing a strong foundation for understanding the technical aspects of power plant operations and management.

  • Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.

  • Experience as a Plant Manager at a natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation plant is strongly preferred.

  • At a minimum, prior experience in a supervisory leadership role overseeing and managing technical, supervisory, and hourly personnel at a natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation plant is required.
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Education: Bachelors

skills:
  • Plant Management
  • Operations
  • Engineering


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

Posted 2026-03-23

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