American Municipal Power (AMP) boasts an extensive fleet of Distributive Generation facilities, dispersed across 17 AMP sites. Comprising a total of 44 individual generating units, these facilities offer a diverse mix of energy sources including nine combustion turbine generators, 34 diesel reciprocating engines operating in simple cycle mode, and one photovoltaic solar unit. This distributed network not only ensures reliable power supply but also emphasizes AMP's commitment to sustainable energy solutions in the region.
Opportunity Summary
Based at AMP Bowling Green in Bowling Green, OH, the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Supervisor supports American Municipal Power’s (AMP) Distributed Generation fleet, which includes 44 generating units across 17 AMP sites. This diverse portfolio, including combustion turbines, diesel engines, and a solar unit, requires focused oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The O&M Supervisor oversees daily plant activities, directs personnel, implements maintenance strategies, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. This role also supports outage planning, employee development, and reporting, while fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement aligned with AMP’s operational goals.
Your scope of responsibility as O&M Supervisor will include the following primary functions:
Operations and Performance Monitoring
- Oversee and direct the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all Distributed Generation assets across AMP’s 17sites, including combustion turbines, diesel reciprocating engines, and solar generation.
- Monitor system performance and equipment status using SCADA or local tools to ensure dispatch readiness, asset availability, and schedule adherence, taking corrective action as needed.
- Develop, implement, and communicate strategies that optimize equipment performance while ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with AMP’s production and capacity goals.
- Analyze operational data across all technologies to identify trends, address underperformance, and lead initiatives that reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
Maintenance and Risk Management
- Lead and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and control systems across the fleet, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date maintenance records—including run hours, outage logs, maintenance histories, and parts usage—to support reporting, audits, and long-term planning.
- Oversee outage and overhaul planning for rotating and reciprocating equipment, managing resources, timelines, and contingency plans to minimize downtime.
- Administer and enforce compliance with environmental, safety, health, and regulatory programs—including Safety, Operations, NERC Compliance, Maintenance, Training, Chemistry, and Environmental QA/QC—to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
- Identify risks related to equipment failures, personnel safety, and grid stability; develop and maintain emergency response protocols, ensuring team readiness.
Supervisory Leadership and Training Oversight
- Define plant training objectives, assess employee development needs, and oversee training and qualification programs with the Operations Director and NAES HR to ensure personnel understand and follow procedures consistently.
- Supervise and support field personnel responsible for daily operations and maintenance of DG assets, fostering high morale, motivation, and adherence to safety and quality standards through effective leadership and communication.
- Enforce strict implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and other safety procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness.
- Assist with budget preparation and management, monitor O&M expenditures, and coordinate procurement of parts, tools, and contracted services for fleet support.
- Serve as a key liaison among AMP staff, utilities, vendors, and contractors to facilitate coordinated support, clear communication, and alignment with goals.
- Write, review, and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions to ensure safe, compliant, and consistent practices across all sites.
- Perform other duties as assigned, actively supporting plant operations and contributing to overall success.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance. This includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:
- Conduct and support regular safety meetings (at least monthly).
- Address safety in all group meetings.
- Conduct inspections and observations by establishing a regular inspection process for the work area and a safety observation process for ongoing work.
- Lead these activities in accordance with any rules, requirements, or guidance established within your business unit, group, or division.
- Involve all NAES teammates in these activities.
- Analyze results, write work orders, and provide training and education to eliminate hazards, address at-risk behavior, and meet company regulatory requirements.
- Conduct safety observation tours of high-risk activities (e.g., confined space) to verify that employees are following safe practices, company procedures, and OSHA regulations.
- Hold one-on-one sessions with direct reports to discuss safety issues, communicate expectations, and coach safe behaviors.
- Respond to all safety-related incidents, including injuries, incidents, and near misses; write a report explaining what happened, identify the cause, and recommend corrective actions based on established business unit or division practices. Follow up as necessary to ensure corrective actions are taken.
Working Relationships
The O&M Supervisor reports to the Operations Director and is responsible for overseeing O&M personnel, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant and its related processes.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include 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. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The regular work schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek during standard day shift hours. This position will 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. Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $ to $ and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
Professional Expertise & Qualifications
We are looking for a results-oriented supervisor with experience in the operations and maintenance of power generating facilities, coupled with a track record of leadership, career development, and operational success.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent is desired, providing a strong foundation for understanding the technical aspects of power plant operations and management.
- Demonstrated leadership in operations management or supervisory roles at combustion power plants—such as simple cycle or combined cycle facilities—with a strong background in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, supporting effective oversight of both operations and maintenance teams.
- Extensive knowledge of power plant systems, including combustion and steam turbines, HRSGs, and overall plant performance, with hands-on experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering.
- Skilled in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track maintenance history, manage work orders, and oversee inventory—key for efficient planning and work execution.
- Proficient in analyzing maintenance trends and equipment failures to identify root causes, enhance plant reliability, and drive improvements in performance metrics such as capacity and efficiency.
- Experienced in managing capital projects and outage planning, ensuring alignment of maintenance activities with strategic and budgetary objectives.
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and fostering a strong safety culture.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, facilitating coordination with management, plant personnel, and contractors to support smooth and effective operations.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
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.
