Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinator

Located 30 miles south of Albany, New Athens Generating Station stands as a formidable energy hub in the town of Athens, NY. Boasting a capacity of 1,080 megawatts, it operates three Siemens 501G combustion turbine generators fueled by natural gas combined-cycle technology, ensuring efficient and reliable power generation for the region. Nestled amidst scenic landscapes, this facility serves as a vital contributor to the area's electricity grid, meeting the demands of modern energy consumption with cutting-edge technology.

The Operations Coordinator at New Athens Generating Station supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the combined-cycle power plant by coordinating daily operations, maintenance planning, training programs, and compliance initiatives. This position serves as a key link between operations, maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership, ensuring effective communication, accurate documentation, and successful execution of plant activities, outages, and special projects. Working closely with station personnel, the Operations Coordinator helps drive operational excellence through safety programs, workforce development, continuous improvement efforts, and optimized plant performance.

Your scope of responsibility as Operations Coordinator will include the following primary functions:

• Coordinate daily operations activities to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of combined-cycle generation equipment and balance-of-plant systems.
• Monitor plant status and communicate operating conditions, equipment issues, and emergency situations to management, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Maintain operating logs, regulatory records, performance reports, and operational documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns, and cycling operations, supporting safe transitions, optimizing unit availability, and improving start-up efficiency.
• Serve as training administrator for Lead O&M Technicians and O&M Technicians, maintaining qualification records, coordinating training activities, and supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for operational and equipment issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve plant reliability, availability, and performance.
• Manage outage activities, including planning, scheduling, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) administration, Safe Work Permits, contractor coordination, and required outage documentation.
• Act as the primary site liaison for contractors and vendors, coordinating site access, hot work permits, confined space permits, safety requirements, and work execution activities.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, MLCI, and plant leadership to optimize plant operations, ramp rates, bid schedules, operating procedures, and overall performance.
• Provide administrative and technical support to plant management, including special projects, CMMS/MP2 administration, compliance tracking, and operational reporting.
• Perform routine plant inspections and rounds, identify equipment deficiencies, develop work lists for repairs and housekeeping activities, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Fill in for Lead O&M Technicians as required, including coverage of open shifts, nights, weekends, and other operational support needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant management to support reliable and compliant plant operations.

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee's performance.

The Operations Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager and receives general direction from the Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager. This position supervises subordinate operations personnel and works collaboratively with the Compliance Coordinator, Plant Engineer, and Plant Administrator to support the safe, efficient, and reliable daily operation of the plant.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.

Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of…