Operations Coordinator

Opportunity Summary

The Operations Coordinator at New Athens Generating Station supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the combined-cycle power plant by coordinating daily operations, maintenance planning, training programs, and compliance initiatives. This position serves as a key link between operations, maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership, ensuring effective communication, accurate documentation, and successful execution of plant activities, outages, and special projects.

Scope of Responsibility

• Cook up daily operations activities to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of combined-cycle generation equipment and balance-of-plant systems.
• Maintain operating logs, regulatory records, performance reports, and operational documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns, and cycling operations, supporting safe transitions, optimizing unit availability, and improving start-up efficiency.
• Serve as training administrator for Lead O&M Technicians and O&M Technicians, maintaining qualification records, coordinating training activities, and supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for operational and equipment issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve plant reliability, availability, and performance.
• Manage outage activities, including planning, scheduling, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) administration, Safe Work Permits, contractor coordination, and required outage documentation.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, MLCI, and plant leadership to optimize plant operations, ramp rates, bid schedules, operating procedures, and overall performance.
• Provide administrative and technical support to plant management, including special projects, CMMS/MP2 administration, compliance tracking, and operational reporting.
• Perform routine plant inspections and rounds, identify equipment deficiencies, develop work lists for repairs and housekeeping activities, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Fill in for Lead O&M Technicians as required, including coverage of open shifts, nights, weekends, and other operational support needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant management to support reliable and compliant plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights.
• Routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials.
• Exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise.
• High heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Use of protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection.
• Fitness for Duty: Post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The Operations Coordinator works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate ranging from $55 to $65 per hour, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants. NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.