Maintenance Supervisor

NAES•Hubbard, TX

6d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The APEX Power Co. Project in Hubbard, TX, currently under Phase 1 construction, is expected to expand to 1.6 GW. It features a diverse mix of generation technologies, including Siemens SGT-800/400 simple cycle turbines, MAN/Everllence 18V51/60G gas reciprocating engines, GE LM6000/LM2500 simple cycle turbines, Pratt & Whitney FT8 simple cycle turbines, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enabling flexible, reliable power output. Future expansion may include additional GE aero and large frame units (6B, 7FA/7FB/7H) in simple or combined cycle configurations, allowing the plant to efficiently meet varying energy demands while supporting data center grid reliability. Opportunity Summary The Maintenance Supervisor at the APEX Power Co. Project will play a critical role in overseeing and supporting the maintenance team during pre-commissioning and operational phases. This position ensures safe, efficient, and reliable performance of equipment across gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and balance-of-plant systems. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership, coordinate maintenance activities, support commissioning, and foster a strong safety and compliance culture.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent is desired, providing a strong foundation for understanding the technical aspects of power plant operations and management. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Experience supervising maintenance personnel in multi-technology power plants, including aero-derivative and frame turbines, reciprocating engines, BESS, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, applying maintenance best practices to support plant reliability, availability, and performance.
Experience executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for critical equipment.
Hands-on experience using and maintaining CMMS systems for scheduling, work orders, and asset records to support operational reliability.
Proven ability to mentor and develop maintenance staff, including training, onboarding, and day-to-day supervision.
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and industry regulations, with the ability to foster a proactive safety and compliance culture among maintenance personnel.
Effective problem-solving and communication skills, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and according to technical standards.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in the operations and maintenance of power generating facilities, paired with a strong history of career growth and a track record of excellence in achieving results.

Responsibilities

Assist the Maintenance Manager in onboarding, training, and guiding maintenance personnel to ensure a technically competent and safe pre-commissioning team.
Implement staffing schedules and on-call coverage for commissioning, first-fire, and initial operational readiness under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.
Support training programs for maintenance personnel on aero-derivative CTs, frame CTs, reciprocating engines, BESS, and balance-of-plant systems.
Execute and monitor first-issue maintenance procedures, inspection protocols, and preventive/predictive maintenance guidelines aligned with OEM, EPC, and industry best practices.
Participate in system walkdowns, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), first-fire, synchronization, and performance testing to verify equipment reliability and safe commissioning.
Assist in creating audit-ready documentation, operational logs, and reporting templates for smooth CCC handover from EPC to Operations.
Support setup and configuration of the site CMMS, maintaining asset records, preventive maintenance programs, and work order processes for long-term reliability.
Assist in initial commissioning and functional validation of critical systems, including DCS/HMI verification, alarm rationalization, and equipment start/stop sequences.
Follow established compliance frameworks for NERC, environmental, safety, and water chemistry programs during pre-commissioning.
Coordinate with Operations and Engineering to ensure maintenance procedures, logs, and parts management systems are ready for safe and reliable start-up.
Supervise maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality completion of work according to established policies, procedures, and technical specifications.
Support a strong safety culture by reinforcing Plant Safety Manual requirements, maintaining records, and assisting with safety incentive programs.
Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, monitoring equipment performance, identifying issues, and supporting reliability initiatives.
Provide day-to-day guidance to maintenance personnel during operations, planned outages, and forced outages, ensuring availability of parts, tools, and services.
Maintain accurate CMMS records, including work orders, historical data, and schedules, and assist the Maintenance Manager in planning future work.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and NERC coordinators to implement maintenance plans, ensure compliance, and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Oversee warehouse and inventory management, ensuring materials and spare parts are available and properly utilized.
Support plant performance initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce corrective maintenance, and enhance equipment availability.
Participate in ongoing refinement of maintenance procedures, objectives, and long-term planning strategies, providing feedback from the field.
Encourage maintenance staff engagement in community, environmental, and plant stewardship activities.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.