Outage Supervisor

More Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinating unit outage planning with the field Supervisor, using energy production forecasting
• Establishing and planning projects and project schedules
• Prepare specifications and fabrication sketches for replacement parts
• Troubleshooting and forensic failure analysis to avoid repeated failures
• Developing of preventive maintenance procedures
• Supporting field supervisors for any emergency repairs as necessary, including temporarily assuming their role when required
• Maintaining project progress information and reports, schedules, and accountabilities
• Managing project safety, scope, cost, schedule, and milestones using appropriate tools
• Striving for continuous improvement of unit availability, forced outage rates, and generation
• Developing and maintaining a condition monitoring program for critical equipment
• Coinciding with purchasing to procure materials and equipment as necessary
• Being “On Call” to respond to emergencies
• Supporting training development in Litmos

Required Skills

• Familiarity with hydro turbine or centrifugal pump design considerations
• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative and solution-focused approach to issues
• Strong problem solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Strong ability to be self-directed regarding learning and discovery
• Competent on conventional machine tools and knowledge of CNC machines
• Experienced with machine shop practices and equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
• Experience/exposure in the power generation field, hydro specific experience is preferred
• Demonstrated safe work habits and familiarity with OSHA standards
• Familiarity with rigging, craning, confined space, work at height, and electrical best practices

Required Experience

• Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Project management or team lead experience (3 years preferred)
• Experience/exposure in the power generation field
• Hydro specific experience is preferred