Shift supervisor, Energy​/Power Generation

The SOWEGA/Baconton Power Station, located in Baconton, Georgia, is situated in the rural landscape of Mitchell County. The facility features four GE LM6000 gas turbine operating in a simple cycle configuration, capable of producing up to 192 megawatts of electricity. Designed for fast-start capability, the plant plays a vital role in enhancing regional grid stability and meeting peak electricity demand.

The Shift Supervisor at Baconton Power Station plays a critical role in overseeing all station operations, including startup and shutdown of key plant components, while performing Control Room Operator duties to ensure safe and efficient plant performance. This position leads safety compliance, maintenance planning, and accurate documentation of operations and maintenance activities, utilizing the CMMS to support equipment reliability. Additionally, the Shift Supervisor mentors and develops operations personnel, assists in staffing, and collaborates closely with the Plant Manager and various departments to maintain seamless plant management and external stakeholder relations.

• Provide oversight and direct supervision of all station operations, including the startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries, and perform the duties of Control Room Operator.
• Ensure that all site safety requirements and procedures are properly implemented and consistently observed, address safety hazards, and conduct periodic plant tours to inspect equipment and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Serve as the lead system representative for assigned systems and maintain the accuracy of shift operating logs and reports, including downtime, outages, repair requirements, and production and performance indices.
• Monitor daily consumption rates of chemicals, gases, fuels, water, and other consumables; manage inventories and ensure proper replenishment.
• Review routine chemical testing results, perform corrective actions, and coordinate electrical and mechanical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks under the direction of the Plant Manager.
• Ensure proper in-plant switching and tagging of equipment according to approved procedures and industry best practices.
• Plan, direct, perform and supervise both preventive and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment, ensuring work quality, equipment reliability, and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities and equipment status in the CMMS.
• Write, review, and revise operating procedures, ensuring compliance in plant operations, maintenance, and personnel management.
• Assist in the orientation, training, and development of O&M Technicians, and prepare training materials, including lesson plans, handouts, visual aids, exams, and qualification standards.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for employment or promotion within the area of responsibility, and maintain logs, records, and reports related to power production.
• Provide advice and counsel to the Plant Manager regarding technical and administrative aspects of shift operations and communicate with personnel on-site and at other locations.
• Support the Plant Manager with department administration and power plant management; provide feedback to employees, ensuring compliance with plant procedures.
• Represent the company in dealings with the public, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other external parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant management.

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:

• Conduct and support regular safety meetings (at least monthly).
• Address safety in all group meetings.
• Conduct inspections and observations by establishing a regular inspection process for the work area and a safety observation process for ongoing work.
• Lead these activities in accordance with any rules, requirements, or guidance established within your business unit, group, or division.
• Involve all NAES teammates in these activities.
• Analyze results, write work orders, and…