Head of Power Plant Operations

Head of Power Plant Operations & Pipeline

Location: Dresden, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership
Salary: $150,000–$170,000 + 20–25% Annual Bonus
Relocation: Full Relocation Assistance Available
Recruiting Partner: Sheridan HR, on behalf of Vulcan Infrastructure and Power Inc. (Formerly Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.)

Sheridan HR is partnering with Vulcan Infrastructure and Power to identify an experienced Head of Power Plant Operations & Pipeline to lead day-to-day operations at its 106 MW natural gas-fired steam generating facility in Dresden, New York.

This is a critical leadership role for an experienced power-generation professional who understands the technical, operational, safety, and business demands of a steam-cycle generating facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Head of Power Plant Operations & Pipeline will own the operating floor-leading the operations team, directing real-time plant operations, maintaining operating discipline, and ensuring the facility consistently delivers safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally compliant power generation.

In addition to plant operations, this position provides operational oversight of the natural gas supply pipeline serving the facility, including fuel reliability, monitoring, integrity, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven power plant operations leader who wants significant operational ownership, the ability to influence plant performance, and a clear path for professional advancement.

• Lead and manage the unionized operations workforce, including O&M Technicians from Operator Trainee through O&M Technician 4/Senior Operator.
• Establish effective staffing, shift coverage, scheduling, training, qualification, and performance expectations.
• Direct the real-time operation of the facility's 106 MW natural gas-fired steam unit.
• Oversee operation of boilers, steam turbines, generators, condensers, feedwater systems, condensate systems, and balance-of-plant auxiliaries.
• Ensure plant operations meet dispatch requirements, efficiency objectives, reliability targets, and emissions requirements.
• Maintain strong operating discipline across all shifts and ensure consistent execution of established procedures.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the natural gas supply pipeline serving the facility.
• Ensure reliable fuel delivery to support continuous plant operations.
• Monitor pipeline performance, integrity, and operating conditions.
• Maintain compliance with applicable pipeline, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as needed to address fuel supply or pipeline issues.

• Promote and maintain a strong operating-floor safety culture.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures, startup and shutdown sequences, and abnormal/emergency operating procedures.
• Ensure effective execution of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, and emergency response procedures.
• Partner with the Head of EHS to support site-wide safety and environmental initiatives.
• Maintain operational records, logs, and documentation necessary for regulatory readiness, audits, and reliable plant operation.

• Monitor plant performance using control systems, performance software, and operational data.
• Identify developing equipment or operating issues and take proactive corrective action to minimize forced outages and derates.
• Conduct or participate in root cause analysis following operational events.
• Implement corrective actions and follow through to ensure sustained improvements.
• Track operational performance…