Plant Technical Support Manager
 CPS Energy | |
 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
 Dec 20, 2025 | |
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Plant Technical Support Manager Date: Dec 2, 2025 Location: Company: We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to apply: January 5, 2026 Power Generation: Calaveras Location: San Antonio, Tx Pay Grade
17 Position Summary
The Plant Technical Support Manager provides Combustion Turbine / Gas Turbine technical support for operations and maintenance to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Combined Cycle Power Plants and Peaking Gas Turbine Plants within the CPS Energy Generation Fleet. This position will be involved in, but not limited to, CT/GT technical oversight, planning, directing, and coordinating CT/GT related tasks, and optimizing equipment, materials, processes, and procedures. Achieves CT/GT operational and maintenance objectives by contributing specific CT/GT technical information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing projects to improve productivity and quality; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; implementing change.Position will be responsible for developing and maintaining plant budgets associated with CT/GT related expenses. Tasks and Responsibilities
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective use of plant equipment and staff.
Ability to achieve operational and maintenance objectives by developing strategic plans and reviews; prepares and completes action plans; resolves problems; completes audits; identifies trends; and implements change.
Ability to direct multiple activities in a highly dynamic environment that requires continuous re-prioritization as determined by operational and maintenance situations that arise daily.
Ability to effectively communicate with Power Generation personnel and across other business units.
Results driven, analytical, self-motivated, and detail oriented with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems.
Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the maintenance work management processes.
Ability to display Extensive knowledge and experience in Combustion Turbine / Gas Turbine technologies.
Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of experience is required.
Ability to effectively set and communicate expectations and directives to staff.
Must have demonstrated accountability and have a strong record of successful execution.
Proven leadership skills. Accomplished in organizing, coordinating, and directing broad functional activities and those personnel reporting to this position.
Possesses process discipline capabilities to drive standards, goals, metrics, scorecards to drive consistent performance.
Ability to use the plant historian and other operating/monitoring/control systems.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to delegate assignments to appropriate parties.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.
Understanding of applicable environmental and regulatory permits and limits.
Ability to use the plant DCS controls & turbine control system, and other operating/monitoring/control systems.
Possess a valid driver's license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPSE policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to work at any CPS Energy plant locations.
Ability to work non-standard work hours such as nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to support the plant(s). Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Working Safely
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
Displaying Technical Expertise
Driving Projects to Completion
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Driving Continuous Improvement Minimum Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and advanced related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with Gas Turbines. Required Certifications
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.
After hours work is required to support plant operations and maintenance outage activities as needed. Weekend call duty rotations. Physical Demands
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
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