Power Plant Supervisor

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Company Description Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tons of waste. Veolia Environment (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. ****Job Description
Summary:
In coordination with Project Management and Supervisors The incumbent will be responsible for providing the day-to-day oversight of department staff, shift operations, repairs and maintenance, as well as providing operational, commercial and personnel leadership to the plant shift operating teams to maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations while maintaining compliance with all Corporate and Regulatory environmental, health and safety rules and requirements.
Dimensions:
Decision-making responsibility for all O&M related to the Power Plant, equipment, processes, and systems
Responsible for technical O&M of all related to the Power Plant equipment, processes and equipment
Oversees/conducts the R&M of all related to the Power Plant, equipment and systems
Supervises/delegates/oversees plant shift O&M teams and direct reports
Assists Project Management with preparation of regulatory, client/contract and corporate reporting requirements.
Assists Project Management with inventory/cost controls, UW financial and budgeting requirements
Assists Project Management with setup and maintenance of operations, maintenance, and safety programs
Assists Project Management with all efforts related to Contract Compliance
Assists Project Management to develop a culture of focus and engagement at the project to achieve EH&S excellence
Assists Project Management with compliance with UW Business Systems policies and procedures
Assists Project Management with all efforts related to project/corporate and regulatory environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
Work closely with client/customer, vendors and contractors ensuring professional, courteous, prompt service and satisfaction
Manage equipment, materials and supplies purchasing and inventory
Responsible for Department’s Corporate and Regulatory EH&S compliance
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:
Work with other plant departments, Engineering, and contractors to coordinate projects
Operate, control, and monitor power generation, auxiliary, and balance of plant equipment and systems
Lead and guide shift crews to monitor all facets of plant operations and incoming data
Manage, evaluate, schedule and develop the O&M staff and ensure adequate staffing at all times
Provides leadership and directing in response to alarms and abnormal conditions and lead emergency response actions
Evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of the operation, maintenance and performance of Power Plant facilities, processes, systems and equipment
Reviews, approves and supervises implementation of recommended improvements including analyzing and optimizing existing system designs and operating parameters, supervising performance testing and troubleshooting and resolving complex operational, equipment and instrumentation problems.
Reviews designs and constructed facilities and makes and approves recommendations for operational improvements.
Oversees construction management personnel in implementing changes required during facilities upgrades and startup, supervises the work of operational services, treatment plant construction personnel in startup and initial operation of new or upgraded Power Plant facilities, processes, systems and equipment
Participate in the development and compliance of operating policies ensuring compliance to all environmental and safety rules
Complete reports which document plant status, equipment, operating data and operational events
Collect data on unplanned outages and make recommendations to minimize the probability of similar events
Serves as the real-time shift interface with the Commercial Group with respect to plant operations, outages, fuel, generations schedules and ISO coordination
Oversee work permitting and the issuance of Clearances
Perform Issuer and Verifier functions utilizing the approved Lock Out/Tag Out systems to help ensure that safe systems are in place at all times
Manage Department contract deliverables and scheduling
Manage Department budget, purchasing and inventory control
Responsible for purchasing/ordering of materials and supplies
Ensures all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly
Oversee/Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
Maintain proper operational and maintenance documents and records
Assure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures.
Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels. 
Work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on a rotating basis/schedule as needed
Respond to emergencies, work additional hours to complete required tasks as/and when needed
Operate company and client owned vehicles
Operate project large/powered maintenance tools and equipment
Operate project heavy equipment, dump trucks, backhoe, loader and bulldozer Proficient in the operation and use of various hand and power tools
Carries out other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision and distance vision.
Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.  Incumbent may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations.  Incumbent may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials
Qualifications
Education/Equivalent:
High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, Maintenance/Asset Management or related fields required
Can be substituted for Trade School/Military Service or Technical School
Valid NYS Driver’s license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines
CDL desirable; CDL required for Collection System Leader
Possess a valid NY State Grade 2A or higher Wastewater Treatment License, preferred
Work Experience Needed:
Advanced/Upper Level 10 years’ experience in power plant O&M, diesel electric generating units, steam boilers, pumps, and related equipment
5 years as a fully qualified control Room Operator in a power generation plant
1 years’ experience in Wastewater Treatment plant O&M holding mid/upper-level certification
10 years of experience required working in the Wastewater Treatment or related field
Experience with automated purchasing, maintenance systems, project contract administration in the water/wastewater utilities industry is preferred.
Special Skills/Abilities Needed:
No physical restrictions that would prevent them from performing physical labor
Excellent reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritizing skills and abilities
Ability to read and interpret data from maps, engineering drawings, blueprints, gauges and graphs
Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand complex technical instructions
Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and computer consoles
Ability to interpret service manuals and drawings and write SOPs
Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed
Proficient in Windows, MS Office Suite, OPS, EAM & CMMS, and other computer-based systems
In-depth knowledge of the operation, repairs and maintenance of power plant diesel electric generating equipment and related equipment
Knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems
Working knowledge and skills to operate specialty tools and equipment specific to departmental needs and requirements
Knowledge of standard laboratory sampling, testing and documenting and maintaining all related records and reports
Knowledge of normal and abnormal process and equipment conditions and capable of taking appropriate, safe actions
Ability to maintain and repair equipment, have an excellent mechanical aptitude
Ability to operated complex controls, processes, and equipment, and adjust accordingly to maintain proper efficient operation and compliance 
Knowledge of power plant regulations, requirements & reporting
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant regulations, requirements & reporting
Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures and requirements
Must be capable of being assigned in responsible charge of the facility with the ability to react to unplanned events
Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations w/management, supervisors and staff
Must have the ability to make decisions with no supervision
Proven ability to successfully manage time and prioritize work
Must be able to communicate well w/individuals at all skill, knowledge and experience levels
Must be able to lead by example, lead, train and mentor all staff and team support personnel
Must have the ability to lead department/team effectively in all situations under any conditions
Must be able to work closely with local contractors and vendors
Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
Must be safety conscious and able to work independently with no supervision.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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