Operations Supervisor (Power Plant)

About the role

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of the facility. This position reports to the Operations Manager. The successful applicant will organize and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the operations personnel; establish priorities for work and projects; assist in the planning and scheduling of outages and provide technical guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Tour all areas of the plant and oversee the safety of all activities of the assigned operating staff and contractors.
• During emergency or unusual situations, direct or perform the required operations or corrective actions as well as coordinating the activities of all personnel involved.
• Provide relief for the Shift Supervisors during short term absence as required, inclusive of vacation coverage as needed.
• When in relief for Shift Supervisor, review, prioritize, and direct the daily work activities for the shift.
• Oversight and updating of the Training program, SOP’s, and operator logs.
• Ensure prioritization and completion of the CMMS Preventative maintenance system work orders and assignments.
• Conduct daily meetings with shift supervisors.
• Coordinating day to day activities and directly supervising the day shift operations employees. Includes appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employee performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for the receipt of waste and day to day activities in the tipping floor area of the facility.
• Responsible for the water analysis of the facility.
• Cookordinate and supervise Contractors and vendors, when necessary.
• Serve as emergency coordinator in the absence of the Facility/Department Managers.
• Stand in for the Operations Manager in his/her absence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in power or resource recovery plant operations, including hands-on and/or supervisory experience with high pressure boilers and electric generation equipment.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• ASME QRO Site Specific Operator Certification (License). Required; must be able to become certified within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.

Shift

Monday through Friday days, and periodic weekends. Off-hours work supporting Plant and shifts needs is required.