Senior Operations Supervisor

CAMS; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD

STD

Life insurance

401k

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

CAMS is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor at New Haven Harbor Station to lead day-to-day plant operations, ensure performance, and oversee start-up, shutdown, and maintenance activities. This shift-work leadership role requires directing plant personnel and serving as Incident Commander during emergencies.

The ideal candidate has extensive power generation experience, strong leadership, and a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation or industrial facility operations.
• Minimum 5 years as a qualified control room operator.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Experience with work management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations staff (bargaining unit associates).
• Ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient plant operations.
• Oversee daily and outage-related work to maintain unit availability.
• Coordinate generating unit operations with external entities and grid operators.
• Maintain open communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Enforce corporate policies and operating procedures.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to direct reports.
• Support maintenance activities as needed.
• Act as Incident Commander during plant emergencies.

Skills

Power generation

Leadership

Incident Command

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or technical degree preferred

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Work management systems

SharePoint

Job description

New Haven Harbor Station is a 4-unit, 598-MW power generation facility featuring one oil and natural gas-fired steam generator and three GE LM6000 combustion turbines. We’re seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensure plant performance and compliance, and oversee start-up, shutdown, and maintenance activities. This is a shift-work leadership role with responsibility for plant personnel and performance, including serving as Incident Commander during emergencies and acting as site authority when management is absent.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations staff (bargaining unit associates).
• Ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient plant operations.
• Oversee daily and outage-related work to maintain unit availability.
• Coordinate generating unit operations with external entities and grid operators.
• Maintain open communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Enforce corporate policies and operating procedures.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to direct reports.
• Support maintenance activities as needed.
• Act as Incident Commander during plant emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or technical degree preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation or industrial facility operations.
• Minimum 5 years as a qualified control room operator.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Experience with work management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a supervisory or lead operator role.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation control systems.
• Familiarity with GE steam generator and turbine systems.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ability to interpret and explain control logic.
• Exposure to operational excellence initiatives.
• Familiarity with accounting, purchasing, and work management software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and stairways (three-point contact).
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
• Capable of walking/standing for long periods.
• Comfortable working in extreme weather and high altitudes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shifts, including weekends.

$105,000 - $135,000 a year

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.