The Director of Operations – Power Generation / Turbine Facilities is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of operations across turbine-driven power generation units. This includes overseeing gas and steam turbines, generators, balance-of-plant (BOP) systems, and utility integration. The role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facilities while driving performance optimization, regulatory compliance, and strategic asset management.
Oversee daily operations of turbine-based power generation facilities including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and BOP systems.
Ensure generation targets, load balancing, and grid compliance are achieved without compromising safety or efficiency.
Monitor KPIs (efficiency, heat rate, availability, capacity factor, fuel utilization) and implement corrective actions.
Drive operational excellence initiatives using lean methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
Ensure optimal performance and maintenance of gas/steam turbines, including start-up, shutdown, and steady-state operation protocols.
Lead troubleshooting, outage planning, and interface with OEMs for diagnostics and performance upgrades.
Maintain strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, NERC, ISO, local energy authorities).
Promote a culture of operational discipline, safety leadership, and environmental responsibility.
Lead and mentor plant managers, control room operators, mechanical/electrical teams, and technical staff.
Oversee workforce planning, training, performance management, and technical capability development.
Plan and manage turbine outages, preventive maintenance windows, and major equipment overhauls.
Optimize asset lifecycle performance through condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Liaise with senior leadership, grid authorities, regulators, and key vendors to align operations with business strategy.
Prepare operational reports, budgets, and board-level performance reviews.
Gas & Steam Turbine Operations: Operational control, performance tuning, heat rate optimization, and OEM interface.
Power Plant Operations: Combined cycle, cogeneration, or simple cycle plant management including electrical output and grid integration.
Reliability & Availability: Focus on equipment uptime, root cause analysis, and condition-based maintenance practices.
Efficiency Optimization: Fuel utilization, emissions reduction, and energy recovery strategies.
Digital Operations: Use of SCADA/DCS, PI systems, and operational dashboards for real-time monitoring and decision-making.
Turnaround/Outage Planning: Planning, execution, and evaluation of turbine and plant shutdowns or major maintenance events.
Regulatory & Compliance: Adherence to operational, environmental, and safety regulations and standards.
Education: B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering.
Experience: 15–20+ years in power plant operations, with at least 8 years in plant or operations leadership roles.
Certifications (Preferred): PMP, Six Sigma, NEBOSH, ISO 9001/14001, API (for turbines), or OEM certifications (GE, Siemens, etc.).
Technical Expertise: Strong command of turbine technologies, grid integration, power dispatch, and operational safety.
Leadership Skills: Strategic thinking, people development, operational decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.