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Iatan Generating Station or Lake Road Generating Station LOCATION: Weston, MO St Joseph, MO PAY RANGE: Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700 Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400 Staff ...

Iatan Generating Station or Lake Road Generating Station LOCATION: Weston, MO St Joseph, MO PAY RANGE: Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700 Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400 Staff ...

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Moncks Corner, SC · On-site

$33.35 - $41.65/hr

Responsible for providing consultation and overall coordination of generating station Stores functions. Catalogs items into the Oracle Inventory application following established departmental and ...

Plant Engineer

Weston, MO · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

Iatan Generating Station or Lake Road Generating Station LOCATION: Weston, MO St Joseph, MO PAY RANGE: Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700 Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400 Staff ...

Plant Engineer

Weston, MO · On-site

$83K - $104K/yr

Iatan Generating Station or Lake Road Generating Station LOCATION: Weston, MO St Joseph, MO PAY RANGE: Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700 Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400 Staff ...

The New Castle Generating Station, situated on a 270-acre site along the Beaver River, has undergone a significant transformation from a coal plant to a natural gas facility in 2016, breathing new ...

The New Castle Generating Station, situated on a 270-acre site along the Beaver River, has undergone a significant transformation from a coal plant to a natural gas facility in 2016, breathing new ...

The New Castle Generating Station, situated on a 270-acre site along the Beaver River, has undergone a significant transformation from a coal plant to a natural gas facility in 2016, breathing new ...

The New Castle Generating Station, situated on a 270-acre site along the Beaver River, has undergone a significant transformation from a coal plant to a natural gas facility in 2016, breathing new ...

The New Castle Generating Station, situated on a 270-acre site along the Beaver River, has undergone a significant transformation from a coal plant to a natural gas facility in 2016, breathing new ...

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How much do generating station jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for generating station in the United States is $16.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a generating station?

A generating station, also known as a power plant or power station, is a facility where electrical energy is produced from various sources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, solar, or wind. The main purpose of a generating station is to convert energy from these sources into electricity, which is then transmitted through power lines for use in homes, businesses, and industries. Generating stations are a critical part of the electrical grid, ensuring a reliable supply of power to meet demand. They vary in size and technology depending on the type of energy source and regional needs.

What does a generating station do?

A generating station, also known as a power plant, produces electricity by converting energy from sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear reactions, or renewable resources like wind and solar. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment like turbines, generators, and control systems to ensure a reliable power supply. Workers often need technical skills and safety certifications to perform maintenance and monitor operations effectively.

What is the difference between Generating Station vs Power Plant Operator?

AspectGenerating StationPower Plant Operator
CredentialsTypically requires technical training or certifications in power generationRequires similar certifications, often including state licensing or operator certifications
Work EnvironmentLocated at power generation facilities, including nuclear, coal, or hydro plantsWorks within power plants, monitoring and controlling equipment
Industry UsageUsed interchangeably in industry to describe the facilityCommonly used to describe the role of operating the plant

In summary, a Generating Station refers to the facility where electricity is produced, while a Power Plant Operator is the professional responsible for controlling and maintaining the equipment within that facility. Both roles are closely linked, with overlapping credentials and work environments, but the station is the site, and the operator is the person managing it.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working at a generating station, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals at generating stations often encounter challenges such as maintaining equipment reliability, adhering to strict safety protocols, and responding to unexpected outages or technical issues. Addressing these challenges requires strong teamwork, effective communication, and ongoing technical training. Many stations have regular safety drills and encourage collaboration between operators, maintenance crews, and engineers to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime. Staying proactive with preventive maintenance and following industry best practices can help mitigate many common problems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a generating station operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Generating Station Operator, you need strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of power generation systems, and typically a high school diploma or technical certification in power plant operations. Familiarity with SCADA systems, turbine controls, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help operators respond quickly to issues and coordinate with maintenance teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of power generation facilities.
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Infographic showing various Generating Station job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,148 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Fleet Outage Manager - Shawville Generating

NAES Corporation

Shawville, PA

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


NAES rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Heritage Project includes 16 power generation facilities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. These sites feature a diverse fleet of combined-cycle units, dual-fuel turbines, and subcritical boilers supporting natural gas, oil, and gas-fired generation, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient power throughout the region.

Opportunity Summary

Based at the Shawville Generating Station, the Fleet Outage Manager plans, coordinates, and executes major maintenance outages for assigned Heritage Project generating facilities. This position oversees the complete outage lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, contractor management, execution, documentation, and continuous improvement to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability while supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Your scope of responsibility as Fleet Outage Manager includes the following primary functions:

  • Lead the planning and execution of planned and forced outages for combined-cycle units, dual-fuel turbines, subcritical boilers, and associated balance-of-plant systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective completion.
  • Develop integrated outage schedules, work packages, manpower plans, resource strategies, and critical path activities that support multiple facilities while minimizing generation impacts and outage duration.
  • Coordinate outage activities among Plant Managers, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, and project stakeholders throughout planning, execution, and closeout.
  • Manage outage budgets, labor forecasts, contractor costs, procurement activities, and schedule performance while identifying opportunities to improve outage efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Coordinate procurement of materials, specialty tooling, rental equipment, scaffolding, cranes, and contractor services while ensuring required resources are available after outage execution.
  • Lead outage planning meetings, readiness reviews, daily coordination meetings, and project update sessions while resolving issues, maintaining project schedules, and coordinating priorities across multiple generating facilities.
  • Oversee contractor and vendor performance, ensuring compliance with project safety procedures, technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Ensure outage activities comply with OSHA, applicable environmental regulations, project procedures, and all applicable safety and operational standards.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC), equipment inspections, predictive maintenance recommendations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and reliability initiatives that improve future outage performance across the Heritage Project.
  • Monitor outage performance through safety metrics, schedule adherence, equipment reliability, work quality, and cost performance while providing regular status updates to project and plant leadership.
  • Maintain accurate outage documentation, including work packages, schedules, technical reports, turnover packages, lessons learned, and final outage closeout records.
  • Provide leadership, technical guidance, and effective communication throughout the outage lifecycle while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of safe, reliable, and efficient project operations.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain 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.

Working Relationships

The Fleet Outage Manager reports directly to the Operations Director, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Shawville Generating Station Plant Manager. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, and project stakeholders to support safe and efficient outage execution across the Heritage Project.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, 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 Fleet Outage Manager typically works a Monday through Friday day shift schedule. Extended hours, flexible schedules, weekends, holidays, and periodic on-call responsibilities may be required to support outage schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions.

Regular travel between the Shawville Generating Station and assigned Heritage Project generating facilities is required to support outage planning and execution. Occasional travel to other Heritage Project locations, training, and business meetings may also be required.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $128,500 to $150,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent power generation, industrial, or military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and leading major maintenance outages within utility-scale power generation or large industrial facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of utility-scale power generation equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, boilers, generators, balance-of-plant systems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
  • Experience developing integrated outage schedules, work packages, manpower plans, critical path schedules, and resource strategies using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
  • Proficiency with CMMS applications such as Maximo, SAP, or equivalent maintenance management systems used to manage outage planning, work orders, equipment history, and maintenance documentation.
  • Experience managing outage budgets, contractor performance, procurement activities, outage logistics, and field execution across multiple projects or generating facilities.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and industry best practices, with the ability to ensure compliance with applicable safety, maintenance, and operational requirements.
  • Experience coordinating outage activities among Plant Managers, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, contractors, OEM representatives, and third-party service providers.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with experience supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions, reliability improvements, and continuous process improvement.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and support successful outage execution across multiple generating facilities.
  • Ability to travel regularly between Heritage Project generating facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio.
  • 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.


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