Operations Leader - Utilities/WWTP/HW

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

Job Description Summary Job Description Essential Functions (Responsibilities): Direct the daily work activities of hourly GE employees in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site utilities infrastructure, steam boiler and water treatment systems, including site waste-water treatment plant (WWTP), and all ancillary equipment associated with the site wide distribution of electric, steam, water, natural gas, and air utilities. Interface and coordinate with contractors performing maintenance on all utilities systems when required. Provide supervision and coordination of all hazardous waste (HW) activities on site. Support production needs & requests as required for fulfillment. Perform administrative duties in a timely manner including time and attendance, workforce training requirements, safety meetings, self audits, Injury & Illness reporting, work order and safety work order backlog control, and overtime management. Schedule and validate all preventive maintenance by using the MAXIMO maintenance and work order system. Develop project specific scopes of work, cost estimates, schedule, and coordinate projects associated with the utilities distribution systems, WWTP, & HW Operations. Develop and maintain a positive and respectful work climate with all employees. Communicate to employees all business goals and objectives. Motivate and drive productivity among the work force using sound human relation skills. GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

Requirements

Possess a strong working knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, or Plant Utilities systems.
Have a minimum of three years of experience in a utilities support or facilities organization.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Computer Skills. Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Ability to effectively lead others in a unionized environment.

Nice To Haves

Possess a two year AAS or four-year BS college degree in Electrical or Mechanical Technology or similar.
Have a minimum of three years electrical or mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation experience.
Have a minimum of two years of experience in facilities, utilities, or a WWTP/HW operation & maintenance organization.
Have a sound working knowledge of the MAXIMO work order system, GE purchasing systems, Oracle R12, ARIBA, GE Accounts Payable system (AP), invoice resolution, & Kronos.
Possess effective communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the workforce.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily work activities of hourly GE employees in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site utilities infrastructure, steam boiler and water treatment systems, including site waste-water treatment plant (WWTP), and all ancillary equipment associated with the site wide distribution of electric, steam, water, natural gas, and air utilities.
Interface and coordinate with contractors performing maintenance on all utilities systems when required.
Provide supervision and coordination of all hazardous waste (HW) activities on site.
Support production needs & requests as required for fulfillment.
Perform administrative duties in a timely manner including time and attendance, workforce training requirements, safety meetings, self audits, Injury & Illness reporting, work order and safety work order backlog control, and overtime management.
Schedule and validate all preventive maintenance by using the MAXIMO maintenance and work order system.
Develop project specific scopes of work, cost estimates, schedule, and coordinate projects associated with the utilities distribution systems, WWTP, & HW Operations.
Develop and maintain a positive and respectful work climate with all employees.
Communicate to employees all business goals and objectives.
Motivate and drive productivity among the work force using sound human relation skills.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off