Team Leader - Power Plant Operations

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation seeks a Team Leader, Gas Operations to lead a frontline team responsible for safe and reliable natural gas fired power generation. You will set objectives, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative culture.

The TL will supervise 4–5 operators per shift, coordinate with other TLs, manage LOTO for maintenance and contractor crews, and provide on-call coverage as needed to keep the plant running safely.

Qualifications

• Degreed candidates: 5+ years in progressive assignments in power plant operations.
• Non-degreed candidates: 10+ years in progressive assignments in power plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist operators with safe and reliable unit operation.
• Maintain LOTO, create and hang clearances, providing 100% isolation for maintenance and contractors.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with unit operation and enter notifications into WMMS (SAP).
• Coordinate multiple crews (maintenance, operations and contractors) as needed.
• Develop operators' skills through training and hands-on instruction.
• Maintain the operations schedule with shifts, vacations and overtime.
• Perform other duties within area of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

10 years power plant operations experience

Tools

WMMS (SAP)

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

The Team Leader, Gas Operations, leads a team in the safe and effective management of natural gas fired power generation operations. They set objectives, improve processes, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. They foster collaboration within the team and with other departments to address operational issues and contribute to the organization's commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The Team Leader promotes a positive work environment, providing guidance and support to team members to achieve operational goals.

The Team Leader (TL) works as the frontline leader in operations. Each shift under the TL will have 4-5 operators working to operate the facility. The TL will work with 4 other TL's to provide continuous coverage of the plant and will be responsible for ensuring the safe reliable operations of all the units onsite. TL's also run the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Office for the facility. TL's work primarily day shift but also provide on-call, 24/7 rotating coverage as needed.

Qualifications

Degreed candidates are preferred to have five (5) years experience in progressively responsible assignments, demonstrating success in both technical and supervisory positions within power plant operations.

Non-degreed candidates are preferred to have ten (10) years experience in progressively responsible assignments, demonstrating success in both technical and supervisory positions within power plant operations.

Primary Duties

• Direct and assist operators with safe and reliable unit operation.
• Maintain LOTO, create and hang clearances as needed. Provide 100% isolation for maintenance and contractor crews.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with unit operation and performance and enter notifications into WMMS (SAP) as needed.
• Work with, coordinate and direct multiple crews (maintenance, operations and contractors) as needed.
• Help develop operator's skills and proficiencies through training and hands on instruction.
• Maintain the operations schedule through scheduling shifts, vacations and overtime.
• Other duties within area of responsibility as assigned.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.