Shift Supervisor – 1,425 MW Gas CC Plant with 20% Bonus

Oglethorpe Power Corp.; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Bonus program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corp. is seeking experienced Shift Supervisors to lead safe, reliable operation at the Smarr CC and Smarr Peaking Plant.

This working supervisor role combines field work, control room activities, startups and shutdowns, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a new 1,425 MW gas-fired facility. You will develop operations personnel, ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and coordinate with maintenance, planning, and leadership to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; extensive power plant ops experience preferred.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible power plant operations with supervisory capability.
• Rotating-shift and control room experience preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant fundamentals, LOTO, Maximo, and safety practices.
• Driver's license meeting qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations including scheduling, manpower utilization, and start-ups/shutdowns.
• Coach and inspect operations personnel with focus on safety and quality.
• Lead LOTO activities and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with Maintenance to restore reliability.
• Use Maximo or similar work-management processes to plan maintenance.
• Develop and improve operating procedures reflecting current plant conditions.
• Coordinate training and development of operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NERC/SERC standards.
• Communicate daily plant status and plans to leadership and partners.
• Support project work and budget activities as needed.
• Maintain control room qualifications for both facilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Power plant operations

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in technical field + 6 years experience

Two years of college/technical school + 8 years experience

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Oglethorpe Power Corp. is seeking experienced Shift Supervisors to lead safe, reliable operation at the Smarr CC and Smarr Peaking Plant.

This working supervisor role combines field work, control room activities, startups and shutdowns, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a new 1,425 MW gas-fired facility. You will develop operations personnel, ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and coordinate with maintenance, planning, and leadership to meet