Team Leader - Power Plant Operations

AES Corporation; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Team Leader for Gas Operations to supervise operators, ensure safe, reliable unit operation and 24/7 coverage. You will direct multiple crews, maintain LOTO, and coordinate maintenance with contractors to sustain optimal plant performance.

Ideal candidates have five years of progressive plant supervision (degreed) or ten years (non-degreed), with strong leadership and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Degreed candidates with five years in power plant operations and supervision.
• Non-degreed candidates with ten years in power plant operations and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise operators for safe, reliable unit operation.
• Maintain LOTO and create clearances for maintenance and contractors.
• Identify and troubleshoot unit operation issues and log notifications in WMMS (SAP).
• Coordinate multiple crews across maintenance, operations and contractors.
• Support training and skills development for operators.
• Manage the operations schedule including shifts, vacations and overtime.
• Perform additional duties within the area of responsibility.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

LOTO procedures

Education

Degreed candidate with 5 years of power plant ops experience

Non-degreed with 10 years of power plant ops experience

Tools

WMMS (SAP) integration

Job description

## Team Leader - Power Plant OperationsApply: US, Indianapolis, IN: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (17 days left to apply): R1064303Are 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 WorkTM 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. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 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**1) Direct and assist operators with safe and reliable unit operation.2) Maintain LOTO, create and hang clearances as needed. Provide 100% isolation for maintenance and contractor crews.3) Identify and troubleshoot issues with unit operation and performance and enter notifications into WMMS (SAP) as needed.4) Work with, coordinate and direct multiple crews (maintenance, operations and contractors) as needed.5) Help develop operator's skills and proficiencies through training and hands on instruction.6) Maintain the operations schedule through scheduling shifts, vacations and overtime.7) 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.