Gas Power Operations Team Lead: Safety & Reliability

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a Team Leader, Gas Operations to lead a frontline team responsible for safe and reliable natural gas fired power generation. You will set objectives, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative culture.

The TL will supervise 4–5 operators per shift, coordinate with other TLs, manage LOTO for maintenance and contractor crews, and provide on-call coverage as needed to keep the plant running safely.

Qualifications

• Degreed candidates: 5+ years in progressive assignments in power plant operations.
• Non-degreed candidates: 10+ years in progressive assignments in power plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist operators with safe and reliable unit operation.
• Maintain LOTO, create and hang clearances, providing 100% isolation for maintenance and contractors.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with unit operation and enter notifications into WMMS (SAP).
• Coordinate multiple crews (maintenance, operations and contractors) as needed.
• Develop operators' skills through training and hands-on instruction.
• Maintain the operations schedule with shifts, vacations and overtime.
• Perform other duties within area of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

10 years power plant operations experience

Tools

WMMS (SAP)

Job description

AES Corporation seeks a Team Leader, Gas Operations to lead a frontline team responsible for safe and reliable natural gas fired power generation. You will set objectives, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative culture.

The TL will supervise 4–5 operators per shift, coordinate with other TLs, manage LOTO for maintenance and contractor crews, and provide on-call coverage as needed to keep the plant running safely.