Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Supervisor

NAES•Hubbard, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The APEX Power Co. Project in Hubbard, TX, is undergoing expansion and features a diverse mix of generation technologies including simple cycle turbines, gas reciprocating engines, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This role involves leading EI&C Technicians, overseeing the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation, control devices, motors, drives, and electrical systems. Key responsibilities include ensuring control systems are verified, materials are staged, and technicians are trained during pre-commissioning. In ongoing operations, the role focuses on optimizing PLC, DCS, SCADA, and BESS performance, coordinating with engineering and operations, and maintaining a strong safety and compliance culture.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments, with hands-on knowledge of plant operations, safety standards, and performance requirements for critical equipment is required.
Advanced expertise in supervising maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, motors, transformers, control centers, batteries, inverters, and generator excitation equipment.
In-depth understanding of instrumentation systems in combined-cycle, simple-cycle, and reciprocating engine facilities, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, and associated control systems such as burner management, combustion, boiler, and turbine controls.
Strong knowledge of burner management systems, combustion control processes, and boiler operations, with the ability to lead technicians in safe and efficient system management.
Demonstrated skill in managing turbine, engine, and BESS start-ups and shutdowns, optimizing performance, troubleshooting PLC systems, implementing logic modifications, and adjusting controls to maintain peak reliability.
Experienced in planning, supervising, and reviewing routine inspections and preventive maintenance of EI&C equipment to ensure operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to safety protocols.
Proven ability to manage EI&C teams, coordinate contractors and vendors, prioritize work, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure high-quality execution supporting continuous plant operations.
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and mathematical skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, develop actionable recommendations, and effectively present findings to plant leadership.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
All employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times.
All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner.
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

An Associate degree in Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Equivalent technical training in industrial maintenance or instrumentation and control is beneficial but not required.
Relevant industry or military experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise EI&C Technicians, providing guidance, assigning daily tasks, and prioritizing workloads to ensure efficient operations.
Lead and oversee installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation, control devices, motors, drives, and electrical systems across turbines, engines, and BESS.
Provide technical direction and hands-on support for corrective, predictive, and emergency maintenance on medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
Monitor and optimize PLC, DCS, SCADA, and BESS system performance, troubleshooting faults and coordinating programming adjustments with engineering teams.
Ensure operational reliability of all control and electrical systems under varying plant conditions, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
Coordinate EI&C work schedules with Operations, Mechanical, and Engineering to minimize downtime and prevent conflicts between teams.
Supervise safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous or regulated materials, including batteries, inverters, transformers, and instrumentation waste.
Maintain accountability for EI&C tools, test equipment, and specialized instruments, ensuring proper storage, calibration, and readiness for technicians.
Review and maintain accurate maintenance logs, calibration records, work histories, and control system updates to support operational readiness.
Foster a proactive safety culture by coaching technicians, conducting daily hazard assessments, and enforcing compliance with plant safety protocols.
Provide technical mentorship and on-the-job training to EI&C Technicians, ensuring proficiency in troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and system operations.
Stage, track, and ensure readiness of critical parts, materials, and high-value components to support technician workflows for maintenance and operational tasks.
Conduct performance monitoring and optimization of turbines, engines, and BESS units, guiding technicians on adjustments to maximize efficiency and reliability.
Provide real-time technical oversight and guidance to contractors or vendors performing EI&C work during outages, maintenance projects, or pre-commissioning activities.
Lead EI&C response during plant emergencies, directing technicians to safely shut down, isolate, and restore control and electrical systems.
Participate in initial training and become fully familiar with plant systems, SCADA/DCS controls, turbines, engines, BESS, instrumentation, and safety procedures.
Verify alarms, interlocks, signal logic, and instrumentation calibration, ensuring all control systems are ready for functional and startup testing.
Stage, inspect, and prepare construction and commissioning materials, spare parts, and high-value components for installation and system testing.
Support commissioning engineers, technical teams, and third-party contractors during cold/hot tests, system startups, functional checks, and early control system optimization.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and environmental conditions for sensitive electronics, PLCs, control panels, and critical components to maintain operational readiness.
Accurately document test results, observations, and equipment status while training and guiding technicians to ensure readiness, safety, and traceability during pre-commissioning.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.