Steam Plant Manager
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7909461
Date Posted: 1/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Seattle, WA
Salary: $150,000 - $170,000
Description
Go to end ⇓The Steam Plant Manager will be a key member of the Seattle team, reporting directly to the General Manager. This position is responsible for all Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the steam plant. The Steam Plant Manager will maintain adequate staffing, tools, equipment, and spare parts to support continuous operations, while providing effective leadership and strategic planning to achieve business and performance objectives.
A successful candidate for this position is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a strong commitment to deadlines and teamwork, is process-oriented with a high sense of ownership, possesses a keen intellectual curiosity, and has a solid foundation in plant management.
Position Description:
- Provides first line management and supervision for all plant supervisory and maintenance personnel.
- Oversee the implementation of strategic plans, programming, and steam plant production strategies, to ensure the reliable and economic delivery of steam to customers.
- Plan and organize all facets of the day-to-day operations to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and company policies and operating procedures.
- Ensure operation and maintenance activities generally conform to fiscal, budgetary, planning objectives and assist with the development of budgets and/or capital planning.
- Supervise plant personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution, evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions, motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
- Manage and oversee the operation, maintenance and repairs of associated infrastructure systems, such as water supply, natural gas, electrical, steam and condensate.
- Assist in the creation of short and long-term operating plans that include projections for fuel, electricity, and water use, maintenance plans, and capital plans.
- Analyzes department operations, implements and executes optimized economic operating plans, and make recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate.
- Oversee the implementation of safety and environmental programs, to include training and reporting, to ensure departmental compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Responsible for the management of outside vendors and contractors
- Participates in the development of objectives and policies designed to maximize efficiency and economy in the operation of equipment and production services.
- Oversee the implementation of major and minor renovation, renewal, and capital projects.
- May serve on various company planning and policy making committees.
- Partner with HR to ensure that the CBA is followed.
- May be required to travel for training and/or other company business. This includes travel by private automobile, commercial airlines, and other public transportation.
- Will be required to effectively interface with regulatory, business and customer representatives consistent with company's corporate objectives.
- May be required to operate company equipment (e.g. forklift)
- May be required to perform other duties and projects as directed.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- City of Seattle Steam Engineer's license or the demonstrated ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
- Bachelor's degree, High School diploma or GED Equivalent, and a minimum of 5-years of full-time supervisory experience within a steam plant
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, boiler operation, electrical, potable water, electrical and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Skilled in capital, operations, and maintenance planning.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Experienced in working with district energy systems preferred
- Experienced in working in a unionized environment preferred
- Budget preparation and fiscal management knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of utility plant engineering and operations
