Fuel Handling Supervisor - Newton Plant

Luminant•Newton, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Handling Supervisor monitors the receipt, processing, storage and delivery of primary fuels for the safe, efficient, and legal operation of the Newton Power Plant. This role directly supervises bargaining unit personnel and serves as a member of the management team. The supervisor coordinates activities of Fuel Processing to ensure effective and efficient planning of resource usage (manpower, contractors, money, machines, methods, and materials), identifies maintenance needs and sets priorities for repair, and participates in budget development for Operations, Maintenance, and capital items. The position also maintains appropriate confidentiality of personnel and/or other company related matters, ensures accurate administration of the current labor agreement, and manages small to medium sized projects. Responsibilities include the implementation of protective permits and tags, analyzing reports from Fuel Processing Control Systems, and assuming leadership in resolving problems with Fuel Processing and Ash Plant equipment, production process, or manpower. The supervisor inspects Fuel Processing for compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA), monitors train locations and movement, and inputs data into company Fuel Inventory Systems (FIS). Effective communication of information related to Fuel Processing, interfacing with the corporate fuels group, plant employees, and contractors, and leading Fuel Processing training to increase plant efficiency, safety, and ensure skill development are key aspects of the role. The supervisor also participates in the grievance process as required and performs other related management and technical functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years’ experience in a bulk handling and storage industry (such as coal, cement, or other related areas), with supervisory experience preferred.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Must have good analytical, human relations, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Directly supervises bargaining unit personnel and Serve as a member of the management team.
Coordinates activities of Fuel Processing to ensure effective and efficient planning of resource usage (manpower, contractors, money, machines, methods, and materials).
Identifies maintenance needs and sets priorities for repair.
Participates in budget development for Operations, Maintenance and capital items.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of personnel and/or other company related matters.
Ensures that the current labor agreement is administered accurately.
Manages small to medium sized projects.
Responsible for the implementation of protective permits and tags in accordance with established procedures.
Analyzes reports from Fuel Processing Control Systems.
Assumes the leadership role in resolving problems with the Fuel Processing and Ash Plant equipment, production process, or manpower.
Inspects Fuel Processing for compliance with company policy and requirements of regulatory agencies including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Monitors train locations and movement.
Inputs data into company Fuel Inventory Systems (FIS).
Effectively communicates information related to Fuel Processing.
Interfaces with corporate fuels group as well and plant employees and contractors.
Leads Fuel Processing training to increase plant efficiency, safety, and ensure the necessary skill development in employees.
Participates in the grievance process, as required.
Performs other related management and technical functions as required to accomplish the foregoing essential functions.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary.