Supervisor-Operations Cheyenne Power Hub

Primary Purpose:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the Tallgrass Cheyenne Energy Center-an off-grid, large-scale AI-dedicated critical power, multi‑unit generation campus that is planned to produce approximately 2.5 GW of initial capacity with expansion capability up to 10 GW from a fleet of simple‑cycle gas turbines and combined‑cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technologies. This role provides front-line leadership to the operations team, ensuring adherence to operating procedures, environmental compliance, and industry best practices while supporting high availability and mission‑critical performance.

The Operations Supervisor directs day‑to‑day control room and field operations and is accountable for disciplined execution of operating evolutions, startups, shutdowns, and abnormal conditions. A key responsibility of this role is ownership of the station’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program and Operational Procedures , including development, implementation, workforce training, auditing, and continuous improvement. The supervisor ensures effective use of the Emerson Ovation DCS, eLogger (operations log tracking), and Maximo EAM systems to support operational excellence, work coordination, and reliable plant performance.

The Operations Supervisor applies Human Performance (HP) principles and Tallgrass culture expectations to drive learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. The supervisor leads front‑line operations using Tallgrass values and (HP) principles , reinforcing conservative decision‑making, procedural compliance, and disciplined operations. This role actively encourages reporting of errors, near misses, and abnormal conditions without fear of reprisal and applies HP tools such as effective shift turnovers, pre‑job briefs, peer checks, place‑keeping, and error‑precursor recognition during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations. Post‑event reviews are conducted to identify system, procedural, and organizational contributors, with coaching provided to reinforce safe, reliable, and repeatable operating behaviors.

The Operations Supervisor also executes and supports work management practices that drive minimal to zero rework through clear work scopes, procedure adherence, and quality execution. Teams are held accountable for work quality, documentation accuracy, and defect closure. Post‑job reviews, schedule compliance metrics, and Human Performance insights are used to identify causes of rework and implement corrective actions that improve planning quality, execution standards, and long‑term equipment reliability.

The Operations Supervisor works closely with Maintenance, Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Reliability Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and the O&M Contractor to meet Tallgrass Energy’s safety, regulatory, environmental, and mission‑critical data center commercial objectives while sustaining reliable, compliant, and high‑performance plant operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirements:

Education:

- Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related discipline; or five (5) or more years of power plant operations experience in lieu of a degree. Experience in gas turbine (GT) and combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) operations is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent requirement can be substituted with eight (8) years of experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- 5+ years of power plant operations experience, preferably GT/CCGT.
- Strong working knowledge of Emerson Ovation DCS.
- Experience with Maximo or similar EAM systems.
- Demonstrated experience with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Demonstrated experience with power generation SOP’s.
- Leadership experience in power generation or heavy industry.
- Understanding of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
- Supervisory or lead/Control operator experience with GT. CCGT.
- Experience with combined-cycle startups and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of NERC/WECC compliance programs
- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

- Safety Leadership & Risk Management: Promotes a proactive safety culture, identifies and mitigates operational risks, and ensures compliance with all safety and environmental requirements
- Communication & Decision-Making: Effectively communicates with plant personnel and stakeholders while making timely, informed decisions during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations
- Technical Expertise: Possesses a thorough understanding of thermal power generation systems, plant control systems, and operational processes necessary to optimize performance and reliability
- Leadership & Team Development: Provides direction, coaching, and development opportunities to operations personnel while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement: Utilizes analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve operational issues, conduct root cause analyses, and drive sustainable performance improvements
- Procedural Excellence: Maintains exceptional attention to detail and ensures strict adherence to operating procedures, LOTO requirements, regulatory standards, and documentation expectations

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with required PPE.
- Participation in emergency response and abnormal operating condition management.

Working Conditions:

- Industrial environment requires presence during planned and unplanned outages, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- May require travel 5–10% for training, vendor visits, and corporate meetings.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- Supervisory Responsibility:

Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

- Human resources certification or progress towards certification, is desirable.
- Experience with ADP software preferred.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.