Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Generation System Dispatcher)
About The Position
Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Generation System Dispatcher) to join our team at our Nikiski, Alaska location. This position has a rotating work schedule with one week on and one week off with alternating day shift one week and night shift the next work week. These are twelve (12) hour shifts that start on Wednesday through the following Tuesday. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Be responsible for providing training to Plant Operator/Rovers on combined cycle plant systems. Including completing proficiency sign offs for Plant Operators and developing plant training materials and procedures. Monitor, track, and assure timely completion of safety critical and regulatory PM's, and repair activities. With this supervisory position you will have the responsibility of coordinating and adjusting crew schedules with other Power Plant Shift Supervisors to provide adequate coverage and manpower to perform power plant operation, maintenance, and generation dispatch functions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Read system drawings and use the information to make decisions on re-routing power as needed. This position performs Generation and Transmission Dispatching from the Nikiski Combined Cycle Plant. Which includes preparing switching orders; forecasting system loads, coordinating and implementing generation schedules; and other duties of management/supervisory capacity.
Requirements
- Have a comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, plant components, control systems, water treatment programs, and boiler systems.
- Five (5) years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation facilities or equivalent is required.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; in lieu of degree requirement an additional eight years of experience may replace the degree requirement.
- Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date and maintain a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Combine Cycle Operation or maintenance experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing training to Plant Operator/Rovers on combined cycle plant systems.
- Completing proficiency sign offs for Plant Operators and developing plant training materials and procedures.
- Monitor, track, and assure timely completion of safety critical and regulatory PM's, and repair activities.
- Coordinating and adjusting crew schedules with other Power Plant Shift Supervisors to provide adequate coverage and manpower to perform power plant operation, maintenance, and generation dispatch functions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Read system drawings and use the information to make decisions on re-routing power as needed.
- Preparing switching orders; forecasting system loads, coordinating and implementing generation schedules; and other duties of management/supervisory capacity.
Benefits
- Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Life, two times your annual salary
- 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
- Employer retirement account contributions
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Program
- 12 Paid holidays per year
- Up to 144 hours of paid time off, 240 hours after three years
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
