Team Leader - Power Plant Operations

AES US • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Team Leader, Gas Operations, is a frontline leader responsible for the safe and reliable operation of natural-gas-fired power generation units. The role leads a shift team of 4–5 operators and works with four other Team Leaders to provide continuous plant coverage. The Team Leader sets objectives, improves processes, supports compliance with relevant regulations, and works across departments to resolve operational issues while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

The Team Leader primarily works day shift and also provides on-call, rotating 24/7 coverage as needed. The role includes overseeing the facility’s Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) office and coordinating operations, maintenance, and contractor crews.

Requirements

• Degreed candidates: five years of experience in progressively responsible assignments, with demonstrated success in technical and supervisory positions within power plant operations.
• Non-degreed candidates: ten years of experience in progressively responsible assignments, with demonstrated 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 units.
• Maintain LOTO, create and hang clearances, 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.
• Perform other duties within the area of responsibility as assigned.
• Set objectives, improve processes, and support compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to team members and collaborate with other departments to address operational issues.

What This Job Offers

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