Shift Supervisor
$110,781–$135,408 year
On-siteHubbard, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee pre-commissioning shift operations, coordinating system testing, startup activities, and commissioning efforts to support the safe transition from EPC to commercial operations. Supervise Control Room Operators and O&M Technicians while directing station operations, including startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries. Ensure site safety requirements are implemented, conduct periodic plant tours, and verify compliance with operational standards. Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and engineering teams to execute equipment turnover and participate in system walkdowns, PSSRs, and performance testing. Validate operating procedures, alarm responses, and DCS/HMI interfaces while maintaining accurate logs on system performance and downtime. Review routine chemistry results, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and manage inventories of chemicals, gases, and fuels. Provide guidance to shift personnel through orientation, training, and qualification development, and assist with recruiting and screening candidates. Serve as the primary system representative for assigned systems and support Administration, Engineering, and Maintenance activities. Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule alternating days and nights to support continuous 24/7 operations, with occasional extended hours and on-call status required.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in engineering, power plant technology, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated leadership in power plant operations with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency
- Experience with aero-derivative and large-frame gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and BESS
- Proven Control Room Operator (CRO) experience with expertise in real-time plant monitoring, alarm response, and maintaining safe, reliable operations
- Current or previous CRO qualification
- Strong knowledge of power plant mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including safety procedures, emergency response, and regulatory compliance (including NERC and environmental requirements)
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining power plant equipment, including valves, switches, motors, generators, and auxiliary systems, with knowledge of water treatment, chemical handling, and condition monitoring
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, including mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams, and to write, review, and revise operating procedures supporting regulatory compliance and operational excellence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to direct personnel, communicate operational status, and collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to enter confined spaces
- Must be able to crawl through narrow areas
- Must be able to handle hazardous materials
- Must be able to work in environments with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise
- Must be able to work in high heat near equipment
- Must be able to work in varying outdoor weather conditions
- Must be able to wear protective equipment including hard hats, safety glasses, eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection
- Must pass post-offer physical examination
- Must pass drug screening
- Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shift schedule alternating between days and nights
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Must be able to work extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed
- Must be able to respond to periodic callouts or On call status
- Must be mentally alert and work safely at all times
- Must be able to conduct periodic plant tours to verify compliance
- Must be able to maintain accurate logs and reports on system performance, downtime, outages, repairs, and production indices
- Must be able to coordinate corrective actions for chemistry results
- Must be able to oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, including electrical and mechanical inspections and troubleshooting
- Must be able to monitor consumption of chemicals, gases, fuels, water, and other consumables, maintain inventories, and ensure timely replenishment
- Must be able to ensure proper switching, isolation, and tagging of equipment in accordance with approved procedures and industry best practices
- Must be able to write, review, and revise operating procedures to support safe and compliant plant operations
- Must be able to provide guidance and support to shift operations by coaching personnel and assisting with the orientation, training, and qualification of O&M Technicians
- Must be able to assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates while maintaining required personnel and operational records
- Must be able to serve as a professional representative of the company with customers, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies as needed
- Must be able to perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in engineering, power plant technology, or a related technical field is preferred
- Equivalent industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
- Demonstrated leadership in power plant operations with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency
- Experience with aero-derivative and large-frame gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and BESS preferred
- Proven Control Room Operator (CRO) experience with expertise in real-time plant monitoring, alarm response, and maintaining safe, reliable operations
- Current or previous CRO qualification preferred
- Strong knowledge of power plant mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including safety procedures, emergency response, and regulatory compliance (including NERC and environmental requirements)
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining power plant equipment, including valves, switches, motors, generators, and auxiliary systems, with knowledge of water treatment, chemical handling, and condition monitoring
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, including mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams, and to write, review, and revise operating procedures supporting regulatory compliance and operational excellence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to direct personnel, communicate operational status, and collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders
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