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.

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.

• 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.

Required Qualifications for Position

• 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 parametersestablishedby 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 for Position

• 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.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

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.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

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.comor 1-888-640-3320

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*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

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