Water Lab Supervisor — Skilled Trades Supervisor

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will supervise the Instrument & Controls / Electrical / Water Lab team at T.B. Simon Power Plant reporting to the Power and Water Department Manager; responsible for all aspects of installing, repairing, and maintaining instrumentation, process controls, and electrical equipment/systems for the MSU power plant, water wells, and waterworks facilities. This position directly supervises unionized skilled trades including I&C Technicians, Electricians, and Lab Technicians; recruits, hires, evaluates, and trains staff; enforces university and departmental policies and procedures; resolves employee complaints and grievances; communicates with management to discuss work progress, staffing, and resolve issues; works with engineering and department supervisors to coordinate and prioritize work; works with union representatives to manage labor relations issues by discussing contract administration, inquiries, grievances, and general information; manages department and project budgets and schedules; assists in reviewing departmental budgets and developing financial projections and expenditures of funds; participates in long-range planning for departmental operations; develops and coordinates overhaul and outage maintenance plans; and serves as a steward of university assets and resources. Must be able to demonstrate a willingness to build good relationships through strong interpersonal skills to achieve objectives through mutual participation. In addition to an initial drug test at hire, the employer conducts random monthly drug testing throughout the year.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired from specialized training such as that acquired in at least one year of college, technical, vocational, or trade school with coursework in instruments & control (I&C), process control, electrical trade, industrial chemistry, or engineering
five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in supervising operational activities related to maintenance and repair of I&C or electrical equipment/systems in industrial process facilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
possession of a valid vehicle operator's license
must meet MSU safe driving standards and drive a University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of science in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering, process control engineering, engineering technology, or related field
associates degree or certification in instrumentation technology, electrical & instrumentation maintenance, process control and instrumentation technology or related field
knowledge of power plant instrumentation, process controls, and electrical systems
knowledge of power plant operations
experience with labor relations practices
working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
knowledge of emissions monitoring systems and/or predictive emissions monitoring systems (PEMS)
knowledge of plant process chemistry
knowledge of industrial process facilities data management/historian systems
knowledge of computerized work order management systems
knowledge of electronic enterprise/business/financial management software
excellent customer relations skills
ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team
excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task yet give attention to detail with frequent interruptions
ability to handle confidential issues with complete discretion
self-starter who possesses good decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to follow-through
desire for continuous learning
A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment
ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job

Responsibilities

Supervise Direct Reports: Plan, schedule, assign, and oversee the work of skilled trades employees and outside contractors, monitor their work in order to assure proper staffing and quality standards. Ensure employees and contractors compliance with codes, guidelines, and university and department policies and safety rules.
Administrative - Employee evaluations; interview, recommend for employment, onboard, train, evaluate, and discipline skilled trades and student support staff. Approve leave time and validate timecard reporting. Manage departmental and project budgets. Initiate and prepare metrics to identify efficiencies and new processes. Regular departmental communication on crew and project work progress and issues.
Project Management - Work with engineering, contractors, and other departments to plan and execute projects. Assign resources (skilled trades labor and contractors) as required to complete projects on a timely and cost-effective manner. Verify and approve requisitions for materials and services. Audit and oversee vendor bills and charges. Communicate and coordinate with customers, other departments, and contractors. Ensure compliance with codes, guidelines, and university and department policies and safety rules.
Execute Studies/Investigations/Special Projects - Assist management with metrics and data computation to monitor and troubleshoot plant, system, and equipment performance and department business operations. Track and report on key performance indicators. Network with Industry Professionals - Attend APPA, trade shows, conferences and other higher education institutions to network and identify possible efficiencies.

Benefits

MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement
Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time

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