Plant Leader

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the global energy revolution as a Maintenance Manager overseeing a large maintenance department. The role combines leadership and technical expertise in power plant operations, aiming to enhance reliability and efficiency. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy with The AES Corporation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in power plant maintenance for degreed candidates.
• 10+ years supervisory experience for non-degreed candidates.
• Experience with boiler, turbine, pump, and valve maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large maintenance department covering electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure safe and reliable maintenance of power assets.
• Direct and evaluate performance of direct reports.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Results-driven

Ability to interpret technical diagrams

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Proficient in SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company leading in the global energy revolution. Operating in 14 countries, AES is dedicated to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022, and certified as a Great Place to Work, we value our people and groundbreaking ideas.

AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023. We serve 25 million customers worldwide and are committed to achieving the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, offering solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to accelerate decarbonization.

If you want to be part of a company that drives change and builds a sustainable future, AES is the place for you. Join us and energize your career in the global energy transformation.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, responsible for the safe and efficient management of a large maintenance department covering electrical and mechanical maintenance, planning, and contractor management. Provides leadership, coaching, counseling, advising, and teaching to team members. Directs, monitors, and evaluates performance of direct reports. Manages budgets to achieve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability goals. Coordinates plant work management activities between Operations and Maintenance to optimize operational performance. Ensures work priorities support operational goals, including outage planning and equipment scheduling. Maintains communication with System Energy Coordination.

Key Duties:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and teaching to team members.
• Ensures safe and reliable maintenance of power assets.
• Develops work management philosophy.
• Manages projects, including engineering review, scope development, and technical specifications.
• Coordinates multi-discipline project activities.
• Initiates projects to improve station reliability.
• Reviews and recommends station operational budgets.
• Supports engineering evaluations, factory acceptance testing, and procurement.

Basic Requirements:

• Degreed candidates: 7+ years of progressive experience in power plant maintenance, demonstrating technical and supervisory success.
• Non-degreed candidates: 10+ years of progressive supervisory experience in power plant maintenance.
• Experience with boiler, turbine, pump, valve, switchgear, and related equipment maintenance.
• Work and asset management experience.
• Project and contract management experience.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Union experience preferred.
• Experience in electric utility, power plant maintenance, transmission, or distribution.
• Proven team management skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, and asset management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Results-driven, self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams and manuals.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and sustainability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of background, characteristics, or status. E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility.