New Haven Harbor Station is a 4-unit, 598-MW power generation facility featuring one oil and natural gas-fired steam generator and three GE LM6000 combustion turbines. We’re seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensure plant performance and compliance, and oversee start-up, shutdown, and maintenance activities. This is a shift-work leadership role with responsibility for plant personnel and performance, including serving as Incident Commander during emergencies and acting as site authority when management is absent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise plant operations staff (bargaining unit associates).
- Ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient plant operations.
- Oversee daily and outage-related work to maintain unit availability.
- Coordinate generating unit operations with external entities and grid operators.
- Maintain open communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Enforce corporate policies and operating procedures.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to direct reports.
- Support maintenance activities as needed.
- Act as Incident Commander during plant emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or technical degree preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation or industrial facility operations.
- Minimum 5 years as a qualified control room operator.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory and environmental requirements.
- Experience with work management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 years in a supervisory or lead operator role.
- Experience with Emerson Ovation control systems.
- Familiarity with GE steam generator and turbine systems.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA).
- Ability to interpret and explain control logic.
- Exposure to operational excellence initiatives.
- Familiarity with accounting, purchasing, and work management software.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb ladders and stairways (three-point contact).
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
- Capable of walking/standing for long periods.
- Comfortable working in extreme weather and high altitudes.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work extended hours and rotating shifts, including weekends.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.
This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.