Site Supervisor – 15 MW Diesel Bridge Power (CAT XQ2000)

Position Overview

PRISMECS is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to provide operations and maintenance oversight for a 15 MW diesel bridge power plant supporting a data center under construction in Burlington, Texas.

This is an on-site, project-based contractor assignment starting ASAP and continuing until March 2027.

U.S. Local Candidates Only – No Sponsorship

Applicants must currently reside in the United States, be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship, and be available to work on site in Burlington, TX 76519. Visa sponsorship is not available for this assignment.

The Site Supervisor serves as PRISMECS’ representative on site, overseeing the rental O&M contractor responsible for operating and maintaining the generators. The role includes monitoring plant performance, verifying maintenance activities, coordinating with the client and site contractors, and maintaining accurate operational reports.

The plant includes:

• Eight Caterpillar XQ2000 diesel generators, each rated at 2,000 kW and 480 V.
  

• Eight step-up transformers, 480 V / 34.5 kV.
  

• 35 kV cables and 38 kV switchgear with protection relays.
  

Key Responsibilities

Operations Monitoring

• Monitor generator load, temperatures, pressures, alarms, events, and operating trends.
  

• Record shift data and provide hourly and daily updates covering load, running hours, alarms, and unit status.
  

• Identify abnormal conditions and promptly report them to the Site Lead and Project Manager.
  

• Maintain accurate records of trips, starts, stops, and breaker events, including timestamps and alarm sequences.
  

O&M Contractor Oversight

• Supervise and verify maintenance work performed by the O&M contractor against OEM requirements and the maintenance schedule.
  

• Complete daily and weekly inspection checklists.
  

• Witness generator test runs and load bank tests, verify readings, and document findings.
  

• Track maintenance issues and follow up on corrective actions.
  

Electrical System Oversight

• Inspect transformers for oil levels, temperatures, leaks, and alarms.
  

• Monitor switchgear breaker status and protection relay alarms.
  

• Coordinate electrical isolations and lockout/tagout (LOTO) with the client’s EPC contractor and authorized site personnel under the site LOTO and permit-to-work procedures.
  

Fuel and Site Management

• Monitor fuel levels and consumption and coordinate fuel deliveries.
  

• Oversee site housekeeping, fencing, and security.
  

• Control access to energized areas in accordance with site requirements.
  

Reporting and Coordination

• Support data collection for trip reports, root cause analyses, and weekly and monthly supervisory reports.
  

• Coordinate daily with the client and site contractors on schedules, outages, and work permits.
  

• Maintain clear records of equipment status, open issues, and corrective actions.
  

• Complete thorough shift handovers to support continuity between day and night shifts.
  

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Follow and enforce PRISMECS and client EHS requirements, including job hazard analyses, permits, and stop-work authority.
  

• Report incidents, near misses, and spills immediately.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in power generation operations and maintenance, including diesel generator plants.
  

• Working knowledge of Caterpillar diesel generators.
  

• Strong understanding of diesel generator systems, including fuel, lubrication, cooling, air intake, exhaust, generator and excitation systems, and auxiliaries.
  

• Basic understanding of medium-voltage transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
  

• Ability to interpret operating trends, alarm and event logs, single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and cause-and-effect logic.
  

• Ability to verify maintenance activities against OEM requirements and document findings.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including accurate operational reporting and shift handovers.
  

• Availability to work on site in Burlington, TX 76519, on 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, subject to the final site schedule.
  

• Authorization to work in the United States for this contractor assignment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CAT XQ2000 training or experience.
  

• Experience at commissioning or start-up sites.
  

• Experience supervising or overseeing an O&M contractor.
  

• Data center, bridge power, or temporary power experience.
  

• OSHA 10 or 30, NFPA 70E, or comparable safety training or certification.
  

Behavioral Attributes

• Strong attention to detail when monitoring equipment and recording operating data.
  

• Proactive approach to identifying and escalating operational issues.
  

• Clear, professional communication with contractors, site personnel, and management.
  

• Strong organization and follow-through on open issues and corrective actions.
  

• Consistent commitment to safe work practices and accurate reporting.