Shift Supervisor

About the Role

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for all personnel and equipment involved in the production of steam and electricity at the plant during their shift. They plan, coordinate, supervise, monitor, and control all on-shift operations, material handling, and related maintenance and engineering activities, working with various departments. As the senior individual on duty, they have the authority to take necessary actions to protect people and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the power plant and safety of all personnel on site.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental Permits, Regulations, Laws, and Company Policies.
• Provide direct supervision to plant operations personnel.
• Assist the Ops Manager and O&M Coordinator in department administration and power plant management.
• Conduct routine tours of the plant to inspect equipment, provide direction, and ensure safety rules and procedures are followed.
• Inspect MSHA-regulated areas of the power plant at least once per shift.
• Review plant operating logs and ensure corrective actions are taken for deficiencies.
• Maintain reports on downtime, outages, repair requirements, and production indices.
• Plan, direct, and perform functional testing of plant systems and components.
• Investigate plant problems, incidents, and unusual events, providing analyses and recommendations.
• Monitor consumption rates of chemicals, gases, fuels, water, and other consumables; initiate replenishment actions.
• Verify in-plant switching and tagging of equipment according to procedures.
• Plan, direct, and manage housekeeping duties, ensuring standards are maintained.
• Write, review, and revise operating and related procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Plan, direct, and supervise routine preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Support and evaluate on-the-job and classroom training in operations-related subjects.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, and selecting candidates for employment or promotion.
• Maintain logs, records, and prepare reports, trends, time sheets, and administrative documents.
• Provide advice and status updates to the O&M Manager on shift operations.
• Communicate with Company personnel, vendors, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Support Safety, Administration, Engineering, Environmental, NERC, and Maintenance departments.
• Plan, direct, and supervise material handling operations and associated equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, plus four years’ experience in a power plant/control room environment, or equivalent education and experience.
• High school or vocational school diploma preferred.
• Technical training and demonstrated ability to perform successfully in similar work environments.
• Success in supervisory roles for at least two years.
• Knowledge of power plant equipment and fundamental principles related to physics, mathematics, AC/DC electrical theory, heat transfer, thermodynamics, chemistry, and metallurgy.
• Ability to understand and read mechanical and electrical drawings and comprehend technical information.
• Detailed knowledge of power plant safety.
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications.
• Working knowledge of power plant equipment, power tools, and rigging techniques.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting/climbing.
• Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer physical examination and drug screening.
• Extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings with company contribution.
• Employee referral program.