Power Plant Operation Supervisor-Shift

Position: POWER PLANT OPERATION SUPERVISOR-SHIFT
Job-:
Supervisory Management

Location:

El Paso, TX, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes: GRADE LEVEL:  55

DATE POSTED:10/16/2026

CLOSING DATE:10/30/2026

DEPARTMENT:
Newman PowerplantSTARTING SALARY: $102,800 - $143,588

JOB FAMILY SUMMARY

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Plant Operations, the Operations Shift Supervisor at Newman Power Plant is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of 11 generating units—including two combined cycle units equipped with Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs)—along with their respective auxiliary equipment and supporting balance of plant systems. This role also includes full oversight of the plant’s water systems, including ultra-pure water production, water treatment chemistry, and wastewater management through a new, state-of-the-art Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system.

The ZLD system represents a significant investment in environmental stewardship, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards by eliminating liquid waste discharge and maximizing water recovery for reuse within the facility.

The Operations Shift Supervisor oversees all aspects of daily plant operations, ensuring optimal performance in accordance with safety, environmental, and operational standards, including compliance with NERC regulations. Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance teams, leading real-time troubleshooting of equipment and systems, and collaborating across departments to sustain high plant reliability. In this leadership role, the Shift Supervisor also mentors and coaches operations staff, promotes a proactive safety culture, and drives continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives and compliance requirements.

Candidates must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform all duties outlined in this job description, as well as any additional responsibilities necessary to ensure the continued safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the power plant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed herein, and the Shift Supervisor may be required to respond to emergent operational conditions as needed.

This includes upholding electric utility industry’s best practices and maintaining strict compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Extensive knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining Electric Utility size Power Plant equipment, with adherence to industry best practices. Personnel supervision experience is preferred.

Or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field, supplemented by extensive Industrial/Utility Power Plant experience, including equipment operation and maintenance with adherence to best industry standards. Personnel supervision experience is preferred.

Or an associate’s degree, combined with 8+ years of relevant experience in Industrial/Utility Power Plant equipment operation and maintenance, with adherence to best industry standards. Personnel supervision experience is preferred.

Or a High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience in Industrial/Utility Power Plant operation and maintenance, with adherence to best industry standards. Personnel supervision experience is preferred. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a highly responsible role within an electric utility company, specifically in power plant operations. This includes the operation of electric utility-scale equipment such as conventional steam turbines, boilers operating at 1800psig and 1200F, gas-fired turbines, electric generators, heat recovery steam generators…