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Plant Manager

Constellation

Odessa, TXJob$189–210K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$189–210K/yr
Location
Odessa, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Constellation seeks a Plant Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of fossil or hydro stations. The role is responsible for regulatory compliance, cost-effective generation, station budgets, employee development, and community relations while maintaining the long-term viability of station assets. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or business, at least 10 years of professional experience, and substantial power plant and supervisory experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Power Plant OperationsLeadership AssessmentMulti-Site ExperienceMulti-Departmental ExperienceCollective Bargaining

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Business10+ Years Professional Experience8+ Years Power Plant Experience5+ Years Supervisory ExperienceTechnical Power Plant ExperienceOperations Experience2+ Listed Functional AreasMaster's in Engineering, Business or Related

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 $189,000 to $210,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manage and oversee the safe, efficient and reliable operation of fossil or hydro station(s). 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

  • Ensure standards are established and implemented to provide a safe work environment.

  • Effectively manage all resources to ensure generation of electricity in a timely and reliable manner at the direction of the Power Team.

  • 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, while assuring the human element is understood and considered

  • Manage the station O&M and capital budgets to minimize costs and maximize profitability while ensuring the long-term viability of the assets.

  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and maintain environmental stewardship.

  • Maintain effective community relations to promote a positive image of the Company.

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS in engineering or business

  • Minimum of 10 years professional experience

  • Minimum of 8 years power plant (or related) experience

  • Minimum of 5 years supervisory/managerial experience

  • Professional or technical level experience in a technical role at a power plant

  • Operations

  • At least 2 of the following: Corporate/Staff, Engineering, Maintenance, or Outage

  • Leadership assessment required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's Degree in engineering, business or related field

  • Multi-site experience

  • Multi-departmental experience

  • Collective bargaining 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$189–210K/yr
  • Texas median$84–110K/yr274 salary ranges
  • US median$84–117K/yr4,751 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $200K, is 102% above the Texas median midpoint ($99K) — in the top quarter of Operations Manager salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 736 open Operations Manager jobs in Texas and 8,406 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 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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