Control Room Supervisor

NAES Corporation; Aquasco (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES Corporation is seeking a Control Room Supervisor for Chalk Point Generating Station in Aquasco, MD. The role leads safe, reliable plant operations, supervises control room activities, and coordinates startup/shutdowns across complex turbine and generator systems.

The position requires management of alarms, troubleshooting, and directing actions to maintain performance while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or better required.
• Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience in power plant operations and control room environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of plant equipment.
• Monitor systems, respond to alarms, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead operations personnel and manage shift activities.
• Maintain logs and plant records including emissions and energy data.
• Coordinate maintenance, outages, and safe return to service.
• Lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs.

Skills

Control Room Ops

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School or better

Associate degree preferred

Tools

DCS Knowledge

Job description

Pay or shift range: $57.69 USD to $64.90 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Chalk Point Generating Station, situated in Aquasco, Maryland, is a key power generation facility with a total capacity of approximately 1,618 MW. The station features a diverse lineup of nine generating units, including seven gas turbines and two steam turbines. This strategic configuration enhances efficiency and reliability, ensuring the station effectively meets regional energy demands.

Opportunity Summary

The Control Room Supervisor at Chalk Point Generating Station leads safe and reliable plant operations during the assigned shift, overseeing control room activities, equipment, and operations personnel. This position directs plant startups and shutdowns, monitors performance, responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, and coordinates troubleshooting and corrective actions.

The Control Room Supervisor provides shift leadership and ensures operations comply with plant procedures, technical requirements, and safety and environmental standards.

Your scope of responsibility as Control Room Supervisor will include the following primary functions:

• Direct the startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of plant equipment, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor plant systems and equipment performance, respond to alarms and abnormal conditions, and direct appropriate corrective actions to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Lead operations personnel during normal operations, plant upsets, emergencies, and other abnormal conditions, providing clear direction for containment, control, troubleshooting, and recovery.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to operations personnel, assigning work, reinforcing operating standards, and supporting employee training and development.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and plant records, including electrical and steam output, emissions, fuel and water consumption, heat rates, equipment status, and other required operating data.
• Ensure effective shift turnover by communicating equipment status, operating conditions, abnormalities, ongoing work, and other critical information to incoming personnel.
• Lead troubleshooting of plant equipment and operating issues, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, technical personnel, and plant management to identify causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and support maintenance and outage activities, including equipment identification, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), troubleshooting, work requests, equipment status, and safe return to service.
• Maintain and review operating procedures, manuals, technical references, drawings, logs, tag-out records, and other operational documentation to support safe and compliant plant operation.
• Lead and participate in NAES safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs, enforcing established requirements and promoting accountability for safe work practices.
• Maintain proficiency in plant systems and operating procedures while identifying equipment or operational conditions that could affect reliability, availability, safety, or environmental performance.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Operations Manager to support safe and reliable plant operations.

NAES Safe

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.

Working Relationships

The Control Room Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and responds to directions from plant management. The Control Room Supervisor gives direction to operations personnel as it pertains to the safe and efficient daily operation of the plant.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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 protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The Control Room Supervisor follows a modified DuPont rotating 12-hour shift schedule, ensuring 24/7 coverage through a structured rotation of day and night shifts that includes built-in rest days to support continuous and reliable plant operations. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $57.69 to $64.90 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Operational Expertise and Leadership Competencies

• Associate degree in Power Plant Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Process Technology, or a related technical field is preferred. Relevant technical training, power generation, industrial, or military experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Extensive power plant operations experience, including control room operations, system monitoring, and response to abnormal operating conditions; large-frame gas turbine and combined-cycle experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, generators, auxiliary systems, and associated operating procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of combustion and steam turbine operations, steam generation systems, plant operating parameters, industrial safety, environmental requirements, and hazardous material management.
• Working knowledge of water chemistry, water treatment systems, chemical handling, and monitoring and analysis of plant water conditions.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to direct operations personnel, coordinate shift activities, make sound operating decisions, and develop team capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and operating conditions, respond effectively to alarms and plant upsets, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong safety and environmental compliance knowledge, along with effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with employees, management, Maintenance, and technical personnel.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Control Room Operations

Advanced

DCS - Distributed Control System

Some Knowledge

Intermediate

Intermediate

Power Generation

Intermediate

Gas Turbine O&M

Intermediate

HRSG - Heat Recovery Steam Generator

Intermediate

Steam Turbine O&M

Intermediate

Intermediate

Chemistry Analysis and Testing

Intermediate

Water Treatment

Intermediate

Water Quality

Intermediate

Water and Steam Chemistry

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Proven leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to direct operations personnel, coordinate shift activities, make sound operating decisions, and develop team capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and operating conditions, respond effectively to alarms and plant upsets, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.

Strong safety and environmental compliance knowledge, along with effective verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with employees, management, Maintenance, and technical personnel.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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