Energy Production Supv

American Electric Power•Amos, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

First level supervision of hourly crews engaged in the operations of a power plant. Supervise unit operators & technicians in the generation of electrical power. Assist in planning and coordinating outage related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's and 4 years of power plant experience; or Associate's degree and 6 years' power plant experience; or high school diploma/GED and 8 years of power plant experience.

Nice To Haves

equivalent applied knowledge (see experience)

Responsibilities

Maintain and ensure safe working conditions, use of proper tools and equipment, and protective clothing & devices. This includes housekeeping activities, participation in accident investigations and the use of root cause analysis or other methods in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Oversee and supervise safety training of assigned employees.
Assist in developing long and short range plans for maintenance, capital improvement availability and staffing.
Assist in the development of plant O&M, capital forecast and tracking and controlling of expenditures to meet approved budgets.
Maintain awareness of plant operations in order to maintain optimum economy in the operation of the plant.
Record and track discrepancies or errors, coordinate with others, make recommendations to correct and improve conditions.
Take immediate necessary actions in case of emergency.
Formulate and execute action required to resolve immediate equipment problems in a safe and cost effective manner.
Conduct equipment inspections and the checking of protective devices to assure safe and continuous operation of the generating units.
Test plant equipment to determine the operating condition of equipment and seek improvements or corrective actions.
Oversee the analysis of control systems; recommend/make proper adjustments of systems to improve and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
Develop, maintain and enforce safe working conditions by providing proper and adequate tools, equipment, protective clothing and devices.
Establish and enforce safety work behaviors.
Participate in the setting of safety goals for an accident free work environment.
Communicate to employees the importance of a safe work environment on a daily basis.
Investigate, report and track incidents/accidents including root cause analysis and corrective action taken.
Report findings to management and then communicate findings to employees.
This position may be required to participate in the site fire brigade. This requirement is plant site specific.