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Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River in West Haverstraw, NY, the Bowline Point Generating Station comprises two dual-fuel natural gas and oil-fired boilers, along with two GE steam turbine units, providing a combined capacity of 1100 megawatts. The plant has been a significant source of electricity for the region and has undergone upgrades to meet environmental regulations, ensuring its continued role in maintaining grid stability.

Opportunity Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of the Bowline Generating Station, with primary responsibility for electrical, instrumentation, and control (I&C) systems and craft supervision. This role supervises maintenance personnel and oversees preventive, predictive, corrective, and outage maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and plant availability. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, contractors, and plant leadership, the Maintenance Supervisor ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements while driving continuous improvement, optimizing maintenance planning and resource utilization, and developing a high-performing maintenance team.

Your scope of responsibility as Maintenance Supervisor includes the following primary functions:

• Protect the Owner's investment in plant machinery, equipment, and facilities by overseeing the inspection, maintenance, repair, and performance of electrical, instrumentation, control, mechanical, and associated plant systems.
• Lead compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs, company policies, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices across all maintenance activities.
• Administer the Permit to Work (PTW) program and ensure maintenance work is properly planned, authorized, controlled, and completed in accordance with established standards.
• Supervise, direct, motivate, and develop union maintenance personnel by assigning work, monitoring execution, evaluating performance, conducting appraisals, and applying appropriate recognition or corrective action.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term maintenance plans, including preventive, predictive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead maintenance outage planning and execution to minimize downtime and provide the Maintenance Manager with timely information regarding equipment condition, availability, and reliability.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor support, including developing work scopes, supporting negotiations and contracts, scheduling work, monitoring quality, and controlling costs.
• Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, DCS, and associated plant equipment.
• Manage the maintenance and optimization of the Valmet Distributed Control System, including software updates, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and integration with plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate equipment histories and maintenance records, including operating hours, downtime, costs, availability, work completion, and manpower utilization.
• Prepare and provide maintenance reports, performance data, and equipment information to support plant leadership decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with maintenance budgets, operating plans, resource allocation, and technician training and development initiatives.
• Review and update maintenance policies, procedures, and work practices to ensure alignment with plant goals, operating requirements, and current standards.
• Participate in company and facility audits, address identified findings, and support ongoing improvements in safety, quality, compliance, and plant performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support changing plant priorities and operational needs.

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 Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and works closely with local IBEW union maintenance personnel.

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 Maintenance Supervisor works a standard Monday to Friday day-shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability as needed to support plant operations and business needs.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $125,000 to $135,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and pays overtime at the equivalent hourly rate for hours worked in excess of 40 per week.

Operational Expertise and Leadership Competencies

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor degree in Engineering or a technical discipline preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrated leadership supervising maintenance personnel within a power generation, industrial manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems used in power generation or comparable industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to develop and execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and outage maintenance programs that improve equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including transformers, switchgear, motors, motor control centers, and related equipment.
• Proficiency supporting Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems; Valmet DCS knowledge is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, Permit to Work (PTW) programs, and safe maintenance practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success using CMMS, maintenance planning tools, equipment history, and reliability data to support informed maintenance decisions and continuous improvement.
• 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 serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.