Supervisor Operations - Electric Generation

Location: Wheatfield, IN, United States

Date Posted: Dec 24, 2025

Req ID: R00941644

Description

Job Description

Introduction

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for directing and managing the operation of coal-fired generating units, with a focus on maximizing unit output, efficiency, environmental compliance, and high unit availability. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Direct and manage the operations of coal-fired units, emphasizing output, efficiency, environmental compliance, and availability.

- Promote and enforce safe work habits among Operations personnel, optimizing productivity and equipment use.

- Coordinate with Maintenance and Planning departments to prioritize unit and system requirements, maximizing reliability.

- Provide daily coordination, facilitation, and direction for station activities.

- Communicate openly, clearly, and frequently with all stakeholders.

- Serve as the lead management representative during back shifts, weekends, and holidays.

- Document and evaluate employee performance, administer overtime, manage timekeeping, and enforce company policies.

- Handle disputes, conduct grievance hearings, and interpret/apply company and union contracts.

- Ensure use of safe work methods and personal protective equipment.

- Control budgetary expenditures as set by senior management.

- Collaborate on the creation and revision of Operations and Maintenance procedures.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Proven technical competence and understanding of fossil-fueled electric power production processes.

- Previous supervisory experience of bargaining unit employees in an industrial environment.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to foster teamwork, participation, and individual accountability to achieve high expectations.

- Experience documenting/evaluating employee performance, administering overtime, and enforcing policies.

- Effective dispute resolution skills, including grievance hearings and contract interpretation.

- Commitment to safety and proper use of PPE.

- Budget management experience.

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent heavy industrial experience.

- Strong business sense and dedication to competitiveness.

- Ability to work a 12-hour shift rotation and adapt to changing schedules.

- Physical ability to work in high noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and hazardous environments; climb ladders/stairs; and work near heavy equipment.

- Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

- Four-year degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.

- Five or more years of supervisory experience in fossil power generation or a similar industrial setting.

- In-depth knowledge of generation station design, operations, and maintenance.

- Understanding of combustion principles, steam generator, and steam turbine operations.

- Familiarity with electrical transmission systems and switchyard operations.

- Experience with sub-critical, controlled circulation drum boilers and negative-draft pulverizer coal mills.

- Experience with mechanical-draft cooling tower operation.

- Technical competence in fossil fuel power plants.

- Understanding of power plant process controls/computers (e.g., Foxboro systems).

- Working knowledge of coal-fired boiler emission regulations (NOx, particulate, mercury).

- Experience collaborating on operations/maintenance procedures.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law.

Salary Range*:

$93,800.00 - $140,700.00

- The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to thecandidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2025-12-24

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-01-07

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.