Operations Supervisor

Title: Operations Supervisor -with Power Plant experience

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Louisiana

Reports to: Operations Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

NAES has an immediate need for an Operations Supervisor for a combined heat and power plant in Louisiana. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility, while supervising operations personnel and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Key Project Requirements

- Power Plant Operations Experience – Hands-on experience with startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and maintenance in CHP, solid fuel-fired, or steam turbine plants, including familiarity with carbon black handling or combustion processes.

- Leadership & Supervisory Experience – Proven ability to lead shift personnel, oversee operations, and enforce safety and environmental compliance.

- Safety & Regulatory Knowledge – Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, LOTO, high-energy systems, and emissions monitoring (CEMS).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Supervise daily operations, including startup, shutdown, inspections, troubleshooting, switching, tagging, chemical testing, and emissions control.

- Manage carbon black combustion processes, handling, and byproduct impacts while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance, supporting corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.

- Optimize plant efficiency without compromising safety, compliance, or long-term viability.

- Assist with budget preparation, reporting, and administrative tasks to support efficient operations.

- Lead training, development, and performance evaluations for O&M Technicians.

- Serve as the site representative after hours and respond to off-hour call-ins as required.

- Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, vendors, contractors, and regulators.

Job Requirements

- Strong written, verbal, and mathematical skills for technical communication and reporting.

- In-depth knowledge of power plant safety, high-energy systems, chemical handling, heavy equipment, and confined space procedures.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and maintenance management systems.

- Solid understanding of physics, electrical theory (AC/DC), chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid flow.

- Hands-on experience with valves, switches, controls, instrumentation, and troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical systems.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (blueprints, P&IDs, schematics).

- Familiarity with boiler, turbine, burner management, combustion control, and emissions monitoring (CEMS).

- Experience with combustion processes and handling of carbon black byproducts in power generation or industrial settings.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, or kneel in plant conditions, including maneuvering in awkward or confined spaces.

- Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs occasionally and push/pull similar weight when required.

Education / Experience

- A high school diploma or equivalent.

- 3+ years power plant related experience

- 3 years supervisory or managerial experience

- Experience with a solid fuel fired power plant preferred