Shift Supervisor – Power Plant/Turbine Unit

Job Title: Shift Supervisor – Power Plant / Turbine Unit

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Shift Supervisor to lead turbine unit operations at our power generation facility. This senior-level role involves full accountability for shift performance, safety compliance, and operational excellence across gas or steam turbine systems. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge of turbine and power plant operations, and the ability to manage complex scenarios with confidence and clarity.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Shift Oversight:

• Lead the turbine operations team across multiple units during assigned shifts, ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.

• Coordinate shift start-up/shut-down procedures, emergency responses, and transition handovers.

• Serve as the primary decision-maker during off-hours and emergencies.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure that turbine systems operate within defined parameters for efficiency, performance, and environmental compliance.

• Monitor DCS/SCADA systems and take corrective actions to maintain optimal operational conditions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase reliability.

Team Management and Development:

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level operators and supervisors, fostering a high-performance shift team.

• Conduct performance evaluations, recommend training needs, and support career progression planning.

• Lead regular shift briefings, safety meetings, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Incident Response and Reporting:

• Manage abnormal conditions, coordinate immediate responses, and conduct root cause analysis for operational issues.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of shift events, incidents, and production data.

• Report to plant operations leadership on shift performance, issues, and compliance status.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

• Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations across the shift team.

• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and safety drills.

• Lead investigations of safety incidents and implement corrective actions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Senior-level leadership of turbine operations

• Plant performance optimization and emergency management

• Cross-functional coordination and mentorship

• Safety leadership and regulatory compliance

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering

• Advanced certifications in turbine systems, plant operations, or control room management preferred

Experience:

• 7+ years of power plant or turbine unit experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior role

• Proven leadership in steam or gas turbine operations

• Experience managing control room operations and crisis response

Skills:

• Expert-level understanding of turbine systems and power plant operations

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Proficient in DCS/SCADA systems and technical troubleshooting

• Excellent communication, reporting, and decision-making skills

Certifications (Preferred):

• Advanced safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA 30)

• OEM turbine operation certifications (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)

• Power plant operations certification (e.g., IADC, Level III)