Day Shift Operations Lead, Power Plant

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Day Shift Supervisor – Operations to oversee an 800 MW 2×1 CC facility, including BOP and ZLD systems. You will lead field activities, enforce safety, and ensure reliable plant performance during day shift operations.

Responsibilities include supervising operations staff, managing startups/shutdowns, and maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and NERC standards. Strong communication and data review skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of combined cycle plant operations (CTGs, STG, HRSG, BOP systems).
• Working knowledge of Siemens T3000 DCS.
• Strong understanding of LOTO, switching, and energy control procedures.
• Ability to supervise and lead personnel in a union environment.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo and SAP preferred) systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, logic diagrams, and electrical one-lines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and assigns work to Operations personnel during day shift.
• Provides field presence during high-risk evolutions (LOTO implementation, startups, shutdowns, outages).
• Enforces plant procedures, Conduct of Operations standards, and safety rules.
• Performs verification walkdowns as required.
• Ensures quality shift turnover and accurate communication of plant status.
• Reviews logbooks, journals, and reports to identify trends and risks.
• Maintains compliance with safety, environmental, and NERC requirements.
• Identifies and resolves CEMS issues to prevent environmental excursions.
• Oversees water chemistry compliance for HRSG, cooling tower, boilers, and demin systems.
• Performs operational testing and troubleshooting as required.
• Assumes CRO responsibilities when necessary.

Skills

Combined cycle ops

Siemens T3000 DCS

LOTO procedures

Union leadership

Decision making under pressure

CMMS Maximo

SAP

Microsoft Office

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical one-lines reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Day Shift Supervisor – Operations to oversee an 800 MW 2×1 CC facility, including BOP and ZLD systems. You will lead field activities, enforce safety, and ensure reliable plant performance during day shift operations.

Responsibilities include supervising operations staff, managing startups/shutdowns, and maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and NERC standards. Strong communication and data review skills are essential.