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The Linden Cogeneration Plant is a 980 MW natural gas combined-cycle cogeneration facility located within the Phillips 66 Refinery in Linden, NJ. In addition to generating electricity, the plant provides process steam to the refinery. The plant is equipped with five GE 7EA gas turbine generators and one GE 7FA gas turbine generator, each exhausting into a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). The HRSGs are connected to a common steam header, which supplies steam to three steam turbines and the adjacent refinery.

Opportunity Summary

The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) Supervisor at the Linden Cogeneration Plant oversees maintenance and reliability for a 980 MW combined-cycle facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of electrical and control systems. This role provides technical leadership and direction to maintenance personnel, supporting North American Electric Reliability Corporation compliance as a Generator Operator while coordinating with operations and plant leadership. The position offers the opportunity to drive equipment performance and operational excellence while leading a skilled, unionized workforce.

Your scope of responsibility as EI&C Supervisor includes the following primary functions:

• Direct and prioritize daily electrical and I&C maintenance activities through the Electrical Technician Lead and I&C Technician Lead based on plant conditions, operational needs, and reliability risk.
• Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for electrical and I&C systems, including troubleshooting support, equipment condition evaluation, and maintenance strategy development.
• Administer and continuously improve the preventive and predictive maintenance program for all electrical systems in alignment with North American Electric Reliability Corporation standards applicable to the Generator Operator (GOP) function, while developing and maintaining compliance-driven maintenance programs and records to ensure audit readiness and regulatory adherence.
• Establish and enforce technician qualification standards, ensuring all electrical and I&C personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned work.
• Maintain working knowledge of the IBEW Local 94 Collective Bargaining Agreement and ensure maintenance activities comply with labor provisions and work rules.
• Govern all maintenance activities through the CMMS, ensuring proper work order planning, execution, documentation, and compliance with approved procedures and safe work permit requirements.
• Oversee lifecycle management of water chemistry instrumentation and coordinate with operations personnel and third-party chemistry contractors to ensure proper calibration, inspection, maintenance, and performance of water treatment and monitoring systems.
• Execute and document corrective maintenance actions in response to equipment failures, abnormal conditions, or emergent operational risks in accordance with established policies.
• Monitor plant thermal and electrical performance, analyze operating and maintenance data, and identify degradation trends, failure modes, and improvement opportunities to sustain optimal efficiency and availability.
• Communicate abnormal, degraded, or emergency plant conditions to the Maintenance Manager and plant leadership in a timely and structured manner.
• Develop, maintain, and update maintenance procedures, forms, tracking tools, manuals, policies, and procedures, ensuring accurate configuration control and proper archival within the CMMS.
• Prepare, validate, and compile maintenance reports, performance summaries, and compliance documentation to support Plant Manager reporting to owners, operators, and regulatory entities.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental QA/QC programs and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment by supporting morale, engagement, and communication, and assisting with recruiting and onboarding electrical and I&C technicians.
• Integrate operational feedback and equipment performance data to refine maintenance strategies, prevent recurring issues, and improve overall plant reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance execution priorities with operational requirements to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance across all generating assets.
• Complete other tasks as requested or assigned by the Maintenance 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 EI&C Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and supervises subordinate EI&C Technicians. The EI&C Supervisor partners with the Plant Administrator, Operations Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor as needed in the daily operation of the plant.

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 EI&C Supervisor works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours. This position will also 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 will also be required.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $170,000 to $185,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise and Leadership Competencies

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.

• Associate degree in a technical field such as electrical technology, instrumentation, or a related discipline is required. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or a closely related field is preferred. Strong technical education in electrical systems, controls, or industrial maintenance applicable to power generation environments.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) upon hire.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing hourly maintenance personnel, preferably within a gas turbine-based combined-cycle power plant environment.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and coordinating electrical and/or I&C maintenance activities, including management of preventive and corrective maintenance programs within a power generation environment.
• Proficiency with computerized operational and maintenance systems, including CMMS and SCADA platforms, as well as Microsoft Office applications for reporting, documentation, and data management.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues to restore or improve equipment performance.
• Working knowledge of NERC standards and other applicable reliability, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a power generation environment, including integration into daily operational and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to occupational safety and environmental compliance, ensuring consistent adherence to plant policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory frameworks in all maintenance and operational activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical instructions, develop procedures, and produce accurate documentation, along with strong organization, workload management, and safe, efficient execution in high-reliability plant environments.
• 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.