Maintenance Manager

The New Castle Generating Station, situated on a 270-acre site along the Beaver River, has undergone a significant transformation from a coal plant to a natural gas facility in 2016, breathing new life into its operations and contributing to the region's energy landscape. Equipped with three natural gas-fired steam boilers, the plant boasts a total potential MW output of 328. The plant is notable for its utilization of B&W Boilers and Westinghouse Steam Turbine Generators, controlled by an ABB DCS system.

The Maintenance Manager at Heritage New Castle Generating Station leads maintenance personnel and oversees the safe, reliable maintenance of the station's natural gas-fired boilers, steam turbine generators, and balance-of-plant systems. This role coordinates maintenance activities with operations and contractors while supporting planning, scheduling, employee development, budgeting, and continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and plant performance. The position also supports maintenance activities at the Niles Generating Station as needed.

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel, ensuring maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, plant procedures, and technical standards.
• Direct daily maintenance activities supporting the station's boilers, steam turbine generators, auxiliary equipment, and balance-of-plant systems to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Promote a strong safety and environmental culture by ensuring compliance with plant safety programs, environmental regulations, and applicable federal, state, and company requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities to optimize equipment performance and minimize unplanned outages.
• Develop maintenance work plans, schedules, and resource assignments while coordinating maintenance priorities with operations and other plant departments.
• Coordinate maintenance projects, contractor activities, and outage work to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Analyze equipment failures, maintenance trends, and performance data to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, work methods, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel to strengthen technical skills, leadership capabilities, and overall workforce effectiveness.
• Manage maintenance activities within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate work orders, equipment histories, and maintenance documentation.
• Support the Management of Change (MOC) process by ensuring maintenance-related changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented.
• Monitor maintenance budgets, inventory, spare parts, and procurement activities to support efficient resource utilization and equipment readiness.
• Travel to and support maintenance activities at the Niles Generating Station as needed, assisting with maintenance, outages, troubleshooting, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, contractors, and regulatory personnel to support maintenance planning, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the station leadership team by supporting plant objectives, promoting operational excellence, and driving improvements in maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and workforce engagement.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.

The Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager, supervises maintenance personnel, and coordinates with plant leadership, engineering, compliance, and administrative staff to support daily plant operations.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye…