Power Plant Operations Supervisor

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for two (2) Energy Utilities Supervisor positions. By applying, you will be considered for both positions: 00022098, 0022096. This position supervises a crew of 9 in the operations of all plant components, equipment and systems in very complex steam and electric generating facilities at the Cogeneration Facility, Manning Drive Steam Plant (MDSP), and Landfill Gas Generator. The position requires very high-level power plant operating skills. As a management position, it works independently or with minimal instruction, makes operational decisions and provides guidance to the staff in the operation of the above facilities. The position is responsible for operating the facilities in a safe and reliable manner, and to remain in compliance with all local, state, and federal permits and regulations. Position is the primary point of contact for all onsite maintenance activities, neighbor queries, and interfacing with other Energy Services/University departments in the operations of the facilities to meet campus steam and electricity demands. Position works together with Operations Superintendent to ensure adequate staffing. This includes recruitment, performance plans and evaluations. The position is responsible for training inexperienced operators, review and revise system descriptions, operational procedures, guidelines, and checklists. The above facilities operate 24/7-365 days. During non-business hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) this position is responsible for the security of these facilities.

Requirements

• Very high-level power plant operating skills.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal instruction.
• Ability to make operational decisions and provide guidance to staff.
• Ability to ensure safe and reliable operation of facilities.
• Ability to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal permits and regulations.
• Ability to serve as the primary point of contact for onsite maintenance, neighbor queries, and inter-departmental interfacing.
• Ability to ensure adequate staffing, including recruitment, performance plans, and evaluations.
• Ability to train inexperienced operators.
• Ability to review and revise system descriptions, operational procedures, guidelines, and checklists.
• Ability to work a 24/7-365 days/year rotational 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to cover absences both planned and unplanned when necessary (e.g., vacation, sick leave, ETO, staffing shortages/challenges).

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of 9 in the operations of all plant components, equipment and systems in very complex steam and electric generating facilities at the Cogeneration Facility, Manning Drive Steam Plant (MDSP), and Landfill Gas Generator.
• Makes operational decisions and provides guidance to the staff in the operation of the facilities.
• Operates the facilities in a safe and reliable manner, and remains in compliance with all local, state, and federal permits and regulations.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all onsite maintenance activities, neighbor queries, and interfacing with other Energy Services/University departments in the operations of the facilities to meet campus steam and electricity demands.
• Works with the Operations Superintendent to ensure adequate staffing, including recruitment, performance plans, and evaluations.
• Trains inexperienced operators.
• Reviews and revises system descriptions, operational procedures, guidelines, and checklists.
• Is responsible for the security of the facilities during non-business hours (nights, weekends, and holidays).

Benefits

• A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $6,875 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,437.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $3,437.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed