
General Plant Manager
Middletown, CAJob$212–235K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The General Plant Manager is accountable for equipment reliability and the safe, efficient operation of fossil and/or hydro stations. The role oversees resources, budgets, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, employee development, and community relations while minimizing generation costs and maintaining station assets. The position also participates in ESG- and GHG-related industry events. A bachelor's degree and extensive professional, power plant, and management experience are required.
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Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $211,500 to $235,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Primary Purpose of Position
Overall accountability for equipment reliability to ensure operating requirements meet quality standards at the lowest possible cost. Manage and oversee the safe, efficient and reliable operation of fossil and/or hydro station(s) in the Exelon Power fleet. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements, applicable industry technical standards and company policies. Operate the plant(s) in a manner that minimizes the cost of generation and maximizes profitability while maintaining the long-term viability of the station assets.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
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Manage all resources to ensure generation of electricity in a timely and reliable manner at the direction of the Power Team.
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Create and manage the station O&M and capital budgets to minimize the costs and maximize profitability while ensuring the long-term viability of the assets.
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Maintain a positive work environment and good employee relations. Provide guidance for employee development opportunities and timely feedback regarding performance. Serve as a change agent for business initiatives. Assure proper administration of collective bargaining agreement, if applicable, and company programs and policies, including safety, attendance, discipline, etc.
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Ensure Power standards and fundamentals are established and implemented to provide a safe work environment.
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and maintain environmental stewardship.
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Maintain effective community relations to promote a positive image of the Company.
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Participate in ESG- and GHG-related meetings, conferences, and workshops to enhance professional knowledge and stay abreast of industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Business or a Technical Program and 12 years of experience
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15-years professional experience
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10-years of power plant (or related) experience
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5-years supervisor/management experience
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Collective bargaining experience
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Experience in 2 of the following: Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, or Outage
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Plant operations and maintenance experience
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Leadership assessment required
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, organizational and analytical skills
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Flexibility to handle multiple daily deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree in business or related field
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Multi-site experience
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Multi-departmental experience
Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 8,406 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$212–235K/yr
- California median$91–132K/yr541 salary ranges
- US median$84–117K/yr4,751 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $223K, is 98% above the California median midpoint ($113K) — in the top quarter of Operations Manager salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 721 open Operations Manager jobs in California and 8,406 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 6,267 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,743 of the 8,406 open Operations Manager jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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