Instrumentation and Controls/ Electrical Supervisor

Astoria Generating Company

The primary purpose of this position is to provide operational support of day-to-day production activities and support electrical maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will be involved in supervising the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of electrical devices in a power plant facility.

Lead and Supervise

• Lead and supervise a team of skilled union technicians and ensure all work is performed safely, professionally, and in conformity with AlphaGen’s core principles and policies.
• Direct troubleshooting and repair activities of union technicians and enforce all contractual work requirements.
• Support the 24 x 7 operation of the facility when necessary. Will be required to be available on call to support start-ups, shutdowns, and normal operation.
• Conduct on-the-job training (OJT), effective job briefings, and documented job site safety exchanges.
• Plan and organize schedule work including Corrective, Preventive, and Conditioned-based Maintenance.
• Cook with Transmission Operator in the testing and repairs of feeders, relays, and breakers, etc.
• Ensure technicians receive adequate training to effectively meet the requirements of their roles.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of applicable technical supervisory or engineering work experience including projects, planning, and administration.
• Knowledge of power utility industry standards and process safety measures including knowledge of safe work practices and procedures, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• A thorough understanding of plant control system design, construction, operations, maintenance, testing, or analysis in the utility industry, oil & gas industry, or marine propulsion is required.
• Familiarity with instrumentation calibration and electrical testing, such as Transmitter Calibration, Dielectric Proof, and Insulation Resistance Testing, and various Transformer Testing, such as Winding Resistance, Turns Ratio, etc.
• Familiarity with main power plant components and systems, including Turbines, Generators, Boilers, Motors, Pumps, Cooling Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Substation, and Transmission interconnection equipment, and earthing arrangements, etc.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), Burner Management Systems (BMS), medium and low voltage switchgear, breakers, and power cables (up to 15KV), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and Motor Control Centers (MCC).
• A working knowledge of equipment sizing and analysis calculations, life cycle management, relay protection schemes, and settings.

Requirements

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal/external customers and agencies, and various levels of management.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience in direct supervision, and the ability to positively manage and motivate others, are required.
• Must also be available for emergency work 24/7 as required by system conditions.

Discipline Areas

• Power plant environment.
• Working out of doors, working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high-humidity areas at generating unit work locations.
• Work in all temperatures and climate conditions.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle; a valid Driver’s License required.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas, and elevations up to 100 feet.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces, some requiring the use of respirators and other protective equipment.
• Performance of duties requires response to calls 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
• Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and climbing of stairs to reach safety shelters.
• Established facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted.
• Contact lenses are not permitted except for specific medical reasons.
• OSHA-approved footwear is required.

Company Information

ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle-market, value-added infrastructure investment firm that owns assets across the power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors, has invested over $28 billion in equity capital across 125 transactions totaling approximately $80 billion in enterprise value. ArcLight has assembled a best-in-class leadership team at AlphaGen to manage over 14,000 megawatts of power infrastructure across four RTO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, and CAISO). This highly experienced senior management team has a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial success and is focused on value creation while managing risk. AlphaGen oversees one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.

Compensation

Compensation: $145K - $160k + 15% bonus 40/hr/week.