Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Electric Production

LED FastStart•Alexandria, LA

9d•$42,067 - $50,480•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in government Electric Production, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform manual and supervisory work to repair and maintain equipment and machinery in the Electric Production Plant. This role involves organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and supervising work related to the inspection and maintenance of the Electric Plant. The supervisor will also participate in mechanical repair work of plant machinery, including turbines, generators, and pumps, as well as preventative maintenance of Wartsila stationary engines. Ensuring worker safety through precautionary methods and safety equipment, conducting safety training, and maintaining compliance with regulations are key aspects of the position. Additionally, the role requires managing and preparing necessary paperwork, including reports, requisitions, and logs, and operating various equipment and tools.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Vocational or technical certification in Welding, Fabrication, or related field
Substantial experience involving electric utility generation plant mechanical, welding, and machinist skills
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and supervisory abilities for this job
Completion of Wartsila gas-fueled internal combustion reciprocating engines is required for employment in this classification after the commercial operations date of the new units
Must possess a valid driver's license
Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment

Responsibilities

Organizes, prioritizes, assigns, and supervises work involved in the inspection and maintenance of Electric Plant
Prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives
Ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work
Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work
Consults with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provides technical expertise
Supervises and participates in the mechanical repair work of plant machinery
Assists with the actual repair work or welding and fabricating of turbines, generators, pumps, as well as preventative maintenance of Wartsila stationary engines
Monitors and implements precautionary work methods and safety equipment to ensure the safety of workers
Conducts safety training and meetings with employees to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and safety regulations
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or maintains the appropriate paperwork necessary to the functions of this position
Prepares or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, materials requisitions, maintenance logs, etc.
Receives various forms, reports, maintenance requests, timesheets, leave request forms, invoices, manuals, or other documentation
Reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete essential functions
May operate or supervise the operation of backhoes, lathes, milling machines, wire welding machines, plasma cutters, tractors, compressors, pumps, turbines, overhead cranes, welding tools, dial calipers, or other equipment or supplies