CoGen Manager

Location: Morongo Valley

Lead a mission-critical cogeneration facility where you'll drive reliability, performance, and operational excellence across a 24/7 power generation operation.

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Ryan Weingardt
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Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

We operate a highly sophisticated cogeneration facility that provides critical power and utility infrastructure through advanced gas engine generation, heat recovery systems, chilled water production, and plant-wide auxiliary systems. Our operation depends on reliability, safety, and operational excellence, and we invest heavily in our people, equipment, and long-term infrastructure.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation package
Lead a critical 24/7 energy production facility
Significant influence over plant reliability and performance
Opportunity to develop and mentor operations and maintenance teams
Capital project involvement and strategic planning responsibilities
Stable operation with advanced power generation technologies
Collaborative leadership environment focused on continuous improvement
High visibility role with direct operational impact

Job Details

As the Cogeneration Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, compliance, reliability, and optimization of the facility's power generation systems. You'll oversee operators, technicians, contractors, and vendors while ensuring safe and efficient plant performance.

This role requires a strong technical background in power generation and industrial systems, along with proven leadership experience in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of gas engine generators, HRSG systems, chillers, pumps, controls, and auxiliary equipment
Manage plant staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, and employee development
Drive plant safety initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and downtime events
Coordinate major equipment overhauls and contractor activities
Monitor plant performance, reliability metrics, and maintenance KPIs
Develop training, onboarding, and progression programs for operators and technicians
Maintain environmental, operational, and compliance documentation
Partner with engineering, controls, EH&S, and facilities teams on upgrades and capital projects
Support budgeting, procurement, contractor selection, and capital planning activities
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience in cogeneration, power generation, utility operations, or industrial energy systems
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of:
Gas engine generators
Chillers
HRSG systems
Electrical distribution systems
Plant controls and automation
Experience improving plant reliability, safety performance, and operational KPIs
Proficiency with:
CMMS systems
SCADA platforms
PLC/HMI systems
Plant monitoring and metering tools
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
Power generation, engine, chiller, or HRSG certifications

Experience with plant commissioning and startup activities
Critical facility experience including:
Data Centers
Hospitals
Industrial Utilities
Islanded Power Systems

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