Power Plant Shift Supervisor

City of Burlington, Vermont•Burlington, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the overall operation of the McNeil Generating Station, utilizing wood, oil, or gas during the assigned shift. This position coordinates all aspects of plant operation and production of electricity, as dispatched in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Also operates other BED-generating assets as needed. BED’s mission is to serve the energy needs of our customers in a safe, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. BED’s four key values are: Safety, Reliability, Community and Innovation. BED’s vision is to make Burlington a Net Zero Energy city by eliminating fossil fuel usage across the electric, thermal, and ground transportation sectors by strategically electrifying, managing demand, realizing efficiency gains, and expanding local renewable generation while increasing system resilience.

Requirements

Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
Associate's Degree or High school diploma with four years of vocational or technical training. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one-year basis.
Minimum of six years of electric generating system power plant operating experience.
Basic knowledge of the combustion process, hydraulics, lubrication, electricity, heat transfer, thermodynamics, chemistry, control logic, valve types, and engineering units is required.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to give and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
Ability to adapt to a rotating shift schedule.
Ability to successfully respond to Station emergencies.
Basic computer competency in word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules, and personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Passing a pulmonary function test and the ability to wear a respirator are preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates all Control Room equipment that controls the Winooski One Hydro Generating Station and McNeil Generating Station, high-pressure boiler, steam turbine, main generator, and all plant systems while burning wood, oil, or gas.
Monitors and interprets information from McNeil and Winooski One Hydro Generating Stations control systems and dispatches appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Ensures generating stations are operating within local, State, and Federal permitted limits for water and air quality control.
Supervises the start-up and shut-down of all Station operations as requested and notifies dispatching authorities of operating status.
Notifies appropriate Station personnel of unusual occurrences or Station operating problems.
Works with Engineering, Operations, Environmental, and Maintenance personnel to ensure the Station is running as dispatched in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
Responsible for following proper Red Tag procedures and the safe operation of breakers, as outlined in BED’s Accident Prevention Manual.
Monitors all personnel access to Generating Stations.
Maintains a log of general operation procedures performed and unusual occurrences during assigned shift.
Keeps abreast of all McNeil Generating Station safety policies and procedures and ensures shift members maintain awareness and adhere to the same.
Supervises shift personnel and conducts employee performance evaluations.
Oversees and assists in training McNeil Generating Station Senior Power Plant Operators, Power Plant Operators, Auxiliary Operators, and Yard-workers.
Performs general Station maintenance functions as needed.
Unloads railcars as needed.
Cleans assigned areas as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.