Power Plant Shift Supervisor

About the role

Direct and supervise Operations Department and other plant personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with all Company policies and environmental standards, under the direction of the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Operations Department and other personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner during duty hours.
• Maintains and enforces Company policies and procedures, environmental compliance, and safety and health requirements.
• Trains shift personnel in safety procedures and equipment use, plant operating procedures, and environmental standards and compliance.
• Implements corporate and plant training programs and ensures continued progress in the programs by shift personnel.
• Responsible for the enforcement and administration of the lockout/tagout system, confined space entry program, and welding and cutting permits.
• Performs administrative duties such as conducting performance appraisals, completing disciplinary forms, accident and equipment damage reports, approval of timesheets, and documentation of attendance and tardiness.
• Creates work requests through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintains an accurate log of facility operations, activities, and events.
• Makes frequent rounds of the facility to ensure proper operation of equipment, materials storage and handling, facility security, cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Serves as the Plant Manager's representative during periods when upper management is off-site.
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals as required or directed by facility operations.
• Decisively and effectively directs personnel during all situations.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed time frame.
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable plant morale.
• Fosters and promotes a culture of teamwork between operational staff and all other plant staff.
• Ensures that the facility and all personnel operate safely at all times and promotes an environment whereby safety is a priority.
• Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with the management team to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, or equivalent is desirable.
• Two years working in a power plant environment as PO or comparable position, or 5 years related experience which includes training in a power plant environment.
• Skills, experience, and knowledge sufficient to acquire ASME QRO Provisional license (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).
• For all Massachusetts facilities, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
• Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of PC operations.
• Must be able to work overtime, odd and unscheduled hours as required and share on-call duties.
• This position requires the ability to work a swing/rotating shift.

Work Environment

• Noise in work environment.
• Physical demands include:
  • Standing, sitting for prolonged periods, walking, handling tools and equipment, fine motor skills.
  • Reaching with hands and arms, climbing and walking on heights often greater than 4 feet.
  • Stooping, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, crawling.
  • Ascending and descending stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations.
  • Lifting 50 lbs.
  • Moving about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception (corrected or otherwise).
  • Operating a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire.
  • Operating fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units.
  • Accessing confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways.

PPE Required

• Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Negative pressure respirator.
  • Positive pressure respirator.
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle).
  • Hardhat.
  • Approved safety shoes.
  • Eye protection.
  • Rubber suit and gloves.
  • Chemical resistant suit.
  • Heat resistant outerwear.
  • Flame resistant outerwear.
  • Approved hearing protection.
  • Gloves.
  • Safety harness.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits including multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program and floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement plan and college loan reimbursement.
• College scholarship program for dependents.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Inclusive culture with employee engagement events and employee resource groups.