Maintenance Supervisor

NAES; Hubbard (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NAES in Hubbard, Texas, is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for the APEX Power Co. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance teams, ensuring efficient equipment performance across various systems, and coordinating maintenance activities while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with strong troubleshooting skills and a proven record in maintenance strategies in power generation environments. Competitive salary included.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operations and maintenance of power generating facilities.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel in multi-technology power plants.
• Hands-on experience using and maintaining CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance team during pre-commissioning and operational phases.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance of equipment.
• Supervise maintenance personnel to complete work according to policies.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Mentorship and development of maintenance staff

Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance execution

Effective problem-solving and communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Opportunity Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor at the APEX Power Co. Project will play a critical role in overseeing and supporting the maintenance team during pre-commissioning and operational phases. This position ensures safe, efficient, and reliable performance of equipment across gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and balance-of-plant systems. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will provide hands‑on leadership, coordinate maintenance activities, support commissioning, and foster a strong safety and compliance culture.

Pre-Commissioning Phase Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in onboarding, training, and guiding maintenance personnel to ensure a technically competent and safe pre‑commissioning team.
• Implement staffing schedules and on‑call coverage for commissioning, first‑fire, and initial operational readiness under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Support training programs for maintenance personnel on aero‑derivative CTs, frame CTs, reciprocating engines, BESS, and balance‑of‑plant systems.
• Execute and monitor first‑issue maintenance procedures, inspection protocols, and preventive/predictive maintenance guidelines aligned with OEM, EPC, and industry best practices.
• Participate in system walkdowns, Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), first‑fire, synchronization, and performance testing to verify equipment reliability and safe commissioning.
• Assist in creating audit‑ready documentation, operational logs, and reporting templates for smooth CCC handover from EPC to Operations.
• Support setup and configuration of the site CMMS, maintaining asset records, preventive maintenance programs, and work order processes for long‑term reliability.
• Assist in initial commissioning and functional validation of critical systems, including DCS/HMI verification, alarm rationalization, and equipment start/stop sequences.
• Follow established compliance frameworks for NERC, environmental, safety, and water chemistry programs during pre‑commissioning.
• Coordinate with Operations and Engineering to ensure maintenance procedures, logs, and parts management systems are ready for safe and reliable start‑up.

Scope of responsibility as Maintenance Manager includes the following primary functions

• Supervise maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality completion of work according to established policies, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Support a strong safety culture by reinforcing Plant Safety Manual requirements, maintaining records, and assisting with safety incentive programs.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, monitoring equipment performance, identifying issues, and supporting reliability initiatives.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance to maintenance personnel during operations, planned outages, and forced outages, ensuring availability of parts, tools, and services.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records, including work orders, historical data, and schedules, and assist the Maintenance Manager in planning future work.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and NERC coordinators to implement maintenance plans, ensure compliance, and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Oversee warehouse and inventory management, ensuring materials and spare parts are available and properly utilized.
• Support plant performance initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce corrective maintenance, and enhance equipment availability.
• Participate in ongoing refinement of maintenance procedures, objectives, and long‑term planning strategies, providing feedback from the field.
• Encourage maintenance staff engagement in community, environmental, and plant stewardship activities.

Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable, and compliant 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. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager, takes general direction from plant management and oversees all plant maintenance personnel, providing leadership, direction, and coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑performing maintenance operations across the facility.

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 Maintenance Supervisor works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

We are seeking an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the operations and maintenance of power generating facilities, paired with a strong history of career growth and a track record of excellence in achieving results.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent is desired, providing a strong foundation for understanding the technical aspects of power plant operations and management. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel in multi‑technology power plants, including aero‑derivative and frame turbines, reciprocating engines, BESS, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, applying maintenance best practices to support plant reliability, availability, and performance.
• Experience executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for critical equipment.
• Hands‑on experience using and maintaining CMMS systems for scheduling, work orders, and asset records to support operational reliability.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop maintenance staff, including training, onboarding, and day‑to‑day supervision.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and industry regulations, with the ability to foster a proactive safety and compliance culture among maintenance personnel.
• Effective problem‑solving and communication skills, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and according to technical standards.
• 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 have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.