CareerPlan

Operations Manager (Power Plant)

Starbase, TXFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead daily operation and performance of power generation systems (gas turbines, generators, utilities) supporting the Starbase supercomputer.

Role type

Senior IC Operations Manager (Power Plant)

Builds

Reliable power generation infrastructure for mission-critical supercomputing

Domain

Industrial power generation / Data center support

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Gas turbine operations, Plant startup/shutdown, Team leadership, SOP/MOP/EOP development, Performance monitoring, Troubleshooting, DCS/SCADA proficiency, Root cause analysis, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Combined-cycle experience, GE/Siemens/Mitsubishi systems, Generator synchronization, P&ID interpretation, 24/7 shift management, NFPA 70E safety, Data center support experience

Technologies

Gas turbines, Generators, HRSGs, Steam turbines, DCS, PLC, SCADA

Responsibilities

Lead gas turbine startup/shutdown and load management; Build and manage plant operators and shift supervisors; Develop operating procedures; Monitor plant output and equipment parameters; Direct response to trips and failures; Coordinate maintenance and shutdowns; Oversee control room operations; Lead root cause investigations; Ensure regulatory compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC