Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Supervisor

Job Description

Power Industry Support, LLC is actively recruiting an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Supervisor for the Ellwood Power Station located in Goleta, CA. The Ellwood Power Station is a simple-cycle Peaker plant situated in Goleta, within Santa Barbara County, California. It houses a single Pratt & Whitney FT4 aero-derivative gas turbine twin-pack with a nominal capacity of 58 MW. Perched along the coastal lowlands near residential and open-space zones, the plant is activated during peak demand periods to provide rapid, dispatchable electricity.

We are looking for an experienced Operations and Maintenance Technician with a solid background in gas turbine electrical and mechanical maintenance with great troubleshooting skills. Contact Larry O’Neal at loneal@powerindustrysupport.com for more information or to submit your resume.

Salary Range:  $130K+ – includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

The hiring company does not provide sponsorship at this time.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Supervisor at the Ellwood Power Station, a simple-cycle peaker located in Goleta, California, is responsible for setting and achieving operational goals, optimizing work processes, and maintaining effective communication with plant management and stakeholders. This role includes managing emergency response plans, implementing process improvements, and coordinating maintenance and renovation projects to ensure the facility remains in peak operating condition. The O&M Supervisor oversees all on-site operations, ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, manages comprehensive maintenance programs, and works closely with contractors and remote management to maintain the plant’s readiness for rapid startup during peak demand periods.