Team Leader - Power Plant Operations

AES • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Team Leader, Gas Operations, leads a team responsible for the safe and effective operation of natural gas-fired power generation. The role sets objectives, improves processes, ensures regulatory compliance, promotes collaboration across teams and departments, and supports a positive work environment through guidance and training.

As a frontline operations leader, the Team Leader works with 4–5 operators on each shift and coordinates with four other Team Leaders to provide continuous plant coverage. The role is responsible for safe, reliable operation of all onsite units and management of the facility’s Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) office. The position primarily works day shift and also provides on-call, rotating 24/7 coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Degreed candidates: five years of experience in progressively responsible assignments, demonstrating success in technical and supervisory positions within power plant operations.
• Non-degreed candidates: ten years of experience in progressively responsible assignments, demonstrating success in technical and supervisory positions within power plant operations.

Nice To Haves

• A degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist operators in the safe and reliable operation of plant units.
• Maintain LOTO, create and hang clearances as needed, and provide complete isolation for maintenance and contractor crews.
• Identify and troubleshoot unit-operation and performance issues, and enter notifications into WMMS (SAP) as needed.
• Coordinate and direct maintenance, operations, and contractor crews as needed.
• Develop operators’ skills and proficiencies through training and hands-on instruction.
• Maintain the operations schedule, including scheduling shifts, vacations, and overtime.
• Carry out other duties within the area of responsibility as assigned.
• Set objectives, improve operational processes, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Promote collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement within the team and with other departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed