Supervisor Operations - Electric Generation

Job Summary

The Supervisor Operations is responsible for leading the safe, reliable, and efficient day-to-day operation of a coal-fired generation station for an electric utility. This role provides frontline leadership for station operations personnel, supports strong unit performance and environmental compliance, and partners closely with maintenance, planning, and dispatch to meet production goals while maintaining a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

Lead and reinforce safe work practices while driving strong team performance, productivity, and equipment stewardship across station operations. Direct the operation of coal-fired generating units to support unit output, efficiency, environmental compliance, and high equipment availability. Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Planning, and Dispatch to prioritize unit needs and improve overall generating system reliability. Provide daily coordination, direction, and support for station activities to ensure safe and disciplined operational execution. Communicate openly, clearly, and frequently with station personnel, leadership, and cross-functional partners. Serve as the station’s lead management representative during back shifts, weekends, and holidays. Oversee initial and ongoing training for Operations and Maintenance Technicians to support qualification, development, and operational readiness. Support the development, review, and continuous improvement of Operations and Maintenance procedures. Utilize plant systems and tools, including Maximo, to support planning, execution, and operational accountability.

Essential Functions

• Lead and reinforce safe work practices while driving strong team performance, productivity, and equipment stewardship across station operations.
• Direct the operation of coal-fired generating units to support unit output, efficiency, environmental compliance, and high equipment availability.
• Cook up with Maintenance, Planning, and Dispatch to prioritize unit needs and improve overall generating system reliability.
• Provide daily coordination, direction, and support for station activities to ensure safe and disciplined operational execution.
• Communicate openly, clearly, and frequently with station personnel, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Serve as the station’s lead management representative during back shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Oversee initial and ongoing training for Operations and Maintenance Technicians to support qualification, development, and operational readiness.
• Support the development, review, and continuous improvement of Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Utilize plant systems and tools, including Maximo, to support planning, execution, and operational accountability.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of heavy industry experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a heavy industrial, utility, or power generation environment.
• Understanding of plant operations, operating priorities, and the business and economic factors that support sound operational decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate openly, clearly, and frequently.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to foster teamwork, encourage participation, and promote individual accountability to achieve high performance expectations.
• Ability to document and evaluate employee performance, administer overtime and timekeeping requirements, and enforce company policies.
• Ability to effectively manage disputes, conduct grievance research and hearings, and interpret and apply company policies and union contract provisions.
• Commitment to safe work methods, proper use of personal protective equipment, and disciplined operational leadership.
• Ability to manage budgetary expenditures within parameters established by senior management.
• Ability and willingness to work a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment, systems, and control technologies preferred.
• 5+ years of electric generation experience preferred.
• Previous heavy industrial leadership experience preferred.
• Previous experience leading represented employees preferred.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Value Connection

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range

$96,600.00 - $144,900.00

Posting Start Date

2026-07-15

Posting End Date (if applicable)

2026-07-29

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