Gas Power Plant Team Lead — Safe 24/7 Operations

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Team Leader for Gas Operations in Indianapolis to oversee safe and reliable operation of natural gas-fired power generation units. The role requires guiding a team of operators, ensuring compliance with LOTO procedures, and coordinating across maintenance, operations, and contractors to meet production goals.

Preferred candidates have a track record in power plant operations, with either a degree or substantial experience without one.

Qualifications

• Degreed candidates with 5 years of power plant operations experience preferred.
• Non-degreed candidates with 10 years of power plant operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist operators with safe and reliable unit operation.
• Maintain LOTO and clearances for maintenance and contractors.
• Identify and troubleshoot unit operation issues and enter WMMS (SAP) notifications.
• Coordinate multiple crews (maintenance, operations, contractors).
• Develop operators' skills through training and hands-on instruction.
• Maintain the operations schedule including shifts, vacations, and overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Training

Education

Degree preferred

10+ years experience without degree

Tools

WMMS (SAP)

Job description

AES is seeking a Team Leader for Gas Operations in Indianapolis to oversee safe and reliable operation of natural gas-fired power generation units. The role requires guiding a team of operators, ensuring compliance with LOTO procedures, and coordinating across maintenance, operations, and contractors to meet production goals.

Preferred candidates have a track record in power plant operations, with either a degree or substantial experience without one.