Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor - Brunner Island

Talen Energy; Mount Wolf (York County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy seeks a Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor at Brunner Island Steam Electric Station in Pennsylvania to oversee unit operations, safety and environmental parameters on a rotating 12-hour shift. You will coordinate across departments, supervise staff, and ensure compliance, outage support, and timely response to incidents.

This role requires 5+ years of power-plant experience and the ability to lead a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operating positions.
• Must be medically qualified for respirator use.
• Must attain background checks as required by NERC.
• Must possess computer skills for use with plant systems and communications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor generation unit performance to maximize revenue.
• Coordinate information and work between departments.
• Lead and monitor troubleshooting of plant problems.
• Ensure plant operates within environmental limits and safety rules.
• Prepare staff updates and document critical shift details.
• Assist with outage management and contractor oversight.

Skills

Power plant operations

Leadership

Decision making

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Plant control systems

Computer skills

Job description

Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor – Brunner Island Steam Electric Station

Please note: This position requires power plant operations experience. Located in York Haven, Pennsylvania, the Brunner Island power plant has three units with dual fuel switching capabilities, allowing it to operate using coal or natural gas. We are seeking a Shift Supervisor to join our Operations team.

Position Summary

The purpose of the Shift Supervisor position is to supervise the total operation of the station on a shift-by-shift basis within established equipment, safety, and environmental parameters. The Shift Supervisor supervises the personnel on his/her shift to ensure the units are operated in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. The position coordinates information and work between all departments that support the operation of the station. During off shifts and weekends, the Shift Supervisor assumes prime responsibility to address any situation requiring immediate attention which affects the plant. This position requires year-round 12-hour rotating shift work including holidays and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor individual generation unit performance and operations to maximize revenue.
• Initiate corrective action as needed through appropriate support work groups.
• Monitor shift performance and initiate corrective measures as needed to meet expectations with regard to safe and correct work procedures, housekeeping, competency, etc.
• Make sure the plant is run within all environmental limits, monitoring all solid waste, liquid and gas discharges from the plant and that all plant personnel follow all safety rules and use all applicable safety equipment.
• Motivate the work force, striving to maintain a positive atmosphere, including coaching and counseling.
• Prepare employee appraisals, stressing strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement.
• Lead, direct and monitor troubleshooting of plant problems, prioritizing work orders and coordinating repairs in a timely manner at the optimum cost to the company.
• Monitor environmental criteria to try to ensure continuous compliance and adjust operation as necessary.
• Also, make necessary notifications and documentations.
• Personally, check conditions in the control rooms and in the plant and talk to the shift personnel concerning operating problems.
• Assist with outage management and contractor oversight.
• Update all necessary staff, in detail, of the critical details that transpired during the shift, by log, computer, phone, etc.
• Act as the Plant Manager’s representative during back shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operating positions is required.
• Must be medically qualified for respirator use.
• Must attain background checks as required by NERC.
• Must possess computer skills for use with plant systems and communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate should be well rounded, being able to handle personnel matters, equipment problems, make quick decisions, apply sound judgment and reasoning, provide good documentation and be a leader of others.
• The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of applicable environmental and regulatory requirements as they apply to the station operation.
• The successful candidate ideally will have experience working / supervising in a unionized organization.
• The successful candidate would benefit by having experience as a plant control room operator.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.

Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.