Operations & Training Supervisor

NAES•Hubbard, TX

7d•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. The Operations & Training Supervisor oversees the site's operations training and qualification programs, ensuring personnel are properly trained through onboarding, continuing education, simulator instruction, and emergency response training. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, and Environmental personnel, this role promotes operational excellence, procedural compliance, and workforce development while providing Shift Supervisor relief as needed to support safe and reliable plant operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Extensive power plant operations experience, including operations supervision and previous Control Room Operator (CRO) experience, with the ability to provide Shift Supervisor relief during routine and emergency operating conditions.
Experience operating and supervising simple cycle, combined cycle, and reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE) generation technologies
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and administering operations training, qualification, onboarding, and continuing education programs for power plant personnel.
Proven ability to develop operating procedures, startup and shutdown checklists, lesson plans, qualification standards, simulator scenarios, and other training materials supporting safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
Strong knowledge of power plant systems, operating practices, plant startup and shutdown, emergency operations, operational readiness, operator qualification, lockout/tagout, permitting, regulatory compliance, and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
Experience facilitating technical, operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental training in collaboration with subject matter experts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to mentor personnel, deliver technical training, develop documentation, and support cross-functional collaboration.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

an associate degree in power plant technology, engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
Relevant industry or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is preferred.
experience with NAES operating and training programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop startup, shutdown, normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures, checklists, and operating guidance to support safe and reliable plant startup.
Lead implementation of the site's Operations Training and Qualification Program, including operator onboarding, qualification, simulator training, and system-specific instruction.
Support commissioning activities through participation in system walkdowns, PSSRs, first-fire events, synchronization, performance testing, and turnover inspections.
Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEMs, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental personnel to develop training materials and transfer operational knowledge.
Establish operator qualification standards, simulator scenarios, task books, examinations, and operational readiness training covering emergency response, ICS, lockout/tagout, and permitting.
Maintain the site's Training Management Program (TMP), qualification records, and training documentation to support the transition to commercial operations.
Administer and continuously improve the site's Operations Training and Qualification Program, ensuring personnel maintain the knowledge, qualifications, and competencies required to safely and reliably operate the facility.
Develop and deliver initial, continuing, and refresher training programs for Control Room Operators (CROs), O&M Technicians, and Operations personnel, including simulator training, operating drills, emergency response exercises, and continuing education.
Assume primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the site Training Manual (TMP), while maintaining operator qualification programs, training records, lesson plans, examinations, and simulator scenarios to reflect plant modifications, operating experience, and industry best practices.
Facilitate Operations-related Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental training while collaborating with subject matter experts and department leadership to support workforce development and regulatory compliance.
Mentor Operations personnel and develop Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to strengthen technical knowledge, operational consistency, leadership, and succession planning.
Evaluate training effectiveness through observations, drills, examinations, operating events, and performance assessments, implementing improvements to enhance operator performance and operational excellence.
Support plant startup, shutdown, commissioning, testing, and routine operations while providing Shift Supervisor relief coverage and reinforcing operational standards, procedural compliance, and safe work practices.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, OEMs, and contractors on event investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to ensure training programs remain aligned with plant operations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.