Maintenance Supervisor

La Paloma Power Facility, located approximately 40 miles west of Bakersfield in McKittrick, California, is a 1,022 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant. Featuring ABB GT24 combustion turbines, ABB HRSGs, and an ABB VAX 16 steam turbine, the facility delivers reliable, efficient power generation while meeting stringent environmental regulations.

Opportunity Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance personnel and oversees the safe, efficient execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance at La Paloma Power Facility. This position coordinates daily maintenance, work planning, contractor activities, and outage support for combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and associated plant systems. Working closely with Operations and plant leadership, the Maintenance Supervisor drives equipment reliability, employee development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to support plant performance and availability.

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

• Supervise and direct maintenance personnel, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plant procedures and technical requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for ABB GT24 combustion turbines, the ABB VAX 16 steam turbine, HRSG auxiliary equipment, generators, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Plan and prioritize daily maintenance, equipment repairs, projects, and planned or forced outages to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
• Develop work packages, maintenance schedules, and task assignments for plant personnel and contractors, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Analyze equipment failures, recurring maintenance issues, and performance trends to recommend corrective actions and reliability improvements.
• Manage contractor activities, monitoring work quality, safety compliance, schedules, and cost-effective execution.
• Ensure availability of spare parts, tools, materials, and outside services while supporting inventory control and maintenance cost management.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance histories, and equipment records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Provide employee training, mentoring, performance feedback, and technical guidance to support workforce development and accountability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, and plant leadership on maintenance planning, equipment reliability, Management of Change (MOC), and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate maintenance procedures and work processes to identify opportunities for improved safety, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

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 Plant Manager, supervises maintenance personnel, and works closely with plant leadership to support daily operations.

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, and holidays as needed to support plant operations and business needs and may also require callout availability. Depending on the position, on-call status may or may not apply.

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 $140,400 to $167,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Leadership Experience and Maintenance Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent technical training or relevant industry experience may be considered.
• Previous supervisory experience in power generation or heavy industrial maintenance is required, preferably within a combined-cycle power plant.
• Extensive knowledge of combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, rotating equipment, and balance-of-plant mechanical, electrical, and control systems is highly desirable. Familiarity with ABB turbine equipment is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, including work planning, scheduling, equipment repairs, and outage coordination.
• Proficiency using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work orders, maintenance schedules, equipment histories, and asset management.
• Proven leadership ability to supervise technical personnel, prioritize maintenance activities, develop employees, and promote accountability and teamwork.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), environmental regulations, and safe maintenance practices applicable to power generation facilities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including equipment failure analysis, root cause investigations, and development of reliability improvements.
• Effective communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across Operations, Engineering, contractors, and plant leadership.
• 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.