Supervisor

We Energies; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Electric Power in Germantown, WI is seeking a Supervisor to lead the operation, maintenance and repair of power plant equipment across Germantown, Watertown and Union Grove locations. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and effective team leadership.

The position targets 5–10 years of power plant operations or supervisory experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and strong labor relations skills. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED.
• 5–10 years in power plant operations and/or supervision; knowledge of labor agreements is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with employees, unions and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation, maintenance and repair of power plant equipment.
• Plan, organize and direct activities to ensure productivity and safety.
• Manage employee performance, safety meetings and team communications.
• Coordinate with union stewards and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Power plant operations

Supervision

Labor relations

Education

High School Diploma, HSED, or GED

Tools

Impact

Manager's Desktop

Office Suite

Job description

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Supervisor in our Germantown WI / Watertown WI / Union Grove WI location.

This is a job family (Supervisor / Senior Power Plant Supervisor) where experience is the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

Supervise employees in the operation, maintenance, and repair of power plant equipment by planning, organizing, and directing the activities required to ensure productivity and safety.

Job Responsibilities

Manage Employees

• Drive the performance of employees for both productivity and safety.
  • Plan and conduct safety meetings to communicate safety requirements.
  • Plan and conduct team meetings.
  • Manage work assignments to minimize overtime while maintaining optimal productivity.
  • Coach and counsel employees to achieve optimum performance. Consult with the others as necessary regarding disciplinary issues.
  • Evaluate performance and conduct annual performance reviews with individual represented employees.
• Work with union stewards to discuss and resolve employee issues and conflicts.
• Lead safety and team meetings with direct reports to share information and promote safe work practices.
• Support diversity by actively seeking out and encouraging diversity in perspective and by establishing an environment of inclusion.

Manage Work

• Manage and prioritize assigned work.
• Track and monitor job progress.
• Plan daily work activities.
• Communicate job assignments.
• Evaluate work situations to determine safety issues.
• Apply knowledge of chemical hazards and procedures for effective control and safety. Ensure compliance with safety procedures including the protective tag procedure, confined spaces, etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting system components as required. o Evaluate the urgency of repairs or shutdown of equipment. Initiates action to repair as required by the circumstances.
• Apply knowledge of equipment design parameters and component interrelationships to decisions regarding maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational issues.
• Follow up on assignments to ensure quality, productivity, and safety of work.
• Work with Senior Supervisors to train staff in job skills.
• Apply knowledge of business unit and company policies to the administration and management of work. Apply knowledge of environmental policy to decisions regarding plant operations and maintenance.
• Use knowledge of technical resources to obtain information and guide work teams.
• Direct preparation of equipment for outage.
• Manage and administer external contractors to control costs and schedules.
• Manage plant evacuation and restoration as required.
• Write notifications for problem identification.
• Use systems software (e.g., Impact, Manager's Desktop, and Office Suite) to complete administrative tasks such as review of daily timesheets, completion of injury reports, etc.
• With required training, can serve as a Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Planner Scheduler, Outage Planner Scheduler, and/or Maintenance Scheduler.

Maintain Relationships

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with represented employees, unions, and management staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Five to 10 years' experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance or similar industry or five to 10 years' experience in supervision. Good working knowledge of labor agreements and relationships is preferred. Ability to communicate with and establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, union representatives and plant management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of plant boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment from the perspectives of OEM Operating and Maintenance procedures and technical aspects of design.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards and safe handling procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry, principles of heat transfer, fluid flow, lubrication, metallurgy, electrical theory and distribution, and control systems, including field instrumentation.
• Basic understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Formal engineering or technical training beyond high school is highly preferable
• Thorough knowledge of company and plant policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize a variety of operations and maintenance activities based on a thorough knowledge of plant systems and procedures
• Good working knowledge of labor agreements and relationships
• Ability to communicate with and establish and maintain good working relationships with employees, union representatives and plant management

End Date: 10/21/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56

Pay Range Maximum: $156,125.32

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

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WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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