Plant Operations Supervisor | Power Generation

LVI Associates; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor in Cedar Rapids, IA to oversee daily power generation facility operations. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency as the organization expands with a new generation facility.

You will lead operators, coordinate with maintenance and project teams, support startup/shutdown activities, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent power generation experience will be considered.
• Prior experience working in a power plant environment required.
• Experience in combined cycle, simple cycle, coal, nuclear, or other thermal generation facilities strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or plant management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of a power generation facility, ensuring safe and reliable performance.
• Provide leadership and direction to plant operators and operations personnel.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and management teams to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Assist with operational planning and staffing initiatives.
• Participate in the development, construction, commissioning, and startup of a new generation facility.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support outage planning and plant improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Power plant ops

Team management

Safety practices

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Plant Operations Supervisor

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Relocation Assistance Available)

About the Opportunity

A leading electric generation and energy provider is seeking a Plant Operations Supervisor to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of its power generation assets. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization that is actively investing in new generation infrastructure, including the construction and commissioning of a new power facility.

The Plant Operations Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing daily plant operations while working closely with plant leadership, maintenance personnel, and project teams during an exciting period of growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of a power generation facility, ensuring safe and reliable performance.
• Provide leadership and direction to plant operators and operations personnel.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and management teams to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Assist with operational planning and staffing initiatives.
• Participate in the development, construction, commissioning, and startup of a new generation facility.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support outage planning and plant improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent power generation experience will be considered.
• Prior experience working in a power plant environment required.
• Experience in combined cycle, simple cycle, coal, nuclear, or other thermal generation facilities strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or plant management experience required.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, safety practices, and operational procedures.
• Proven ability to lead teams and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to be directly involved in the construction and startup of a new power generation facility.
• Leadership role with long-term growth potential.
• Stable organization investing heavily in future generation assets.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Chance to have a visible impact on the future direction of the plant and organization.

Ideal Background

Candidates with hands-on power plant experience and several years of supervisory, operations management, or plant leadership experience who are excited about helping bring a new generation facility online.