Power Plant Supervisor

Veolia Environnement SA•Arkadelphia, AR

About The Position

The Power Plant Supervisor supervises and coordinates kiln, boiler, turbine generator, receiving, materials processing, and unit operations to help meet plant production goals safely. The role performs emergency coordinator functions and daily compliance checks, ensures facility security, monitors the fire protection system, and conducts inspections and field walks to verify operating conditions and assignments and prevent equipment-related downtime. The supervisor coordinates operating and production staff, monitors and adjusts control systems, maintains shift records, troubleshoots operating and mechanical problems, and takes corrective action as necessary. The role also manages shift emergencies, supports repairs and staffing, trains employees, conducts incident investigations and inspections, and ensures facility operations and personnel comply with permits, procedures, and work rules. The position may require flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, emergency calls, and extended hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Extensive knowledge of DOT, EPA, RCRA, and OSHA requirements.
Knowledge of EH&S functions including First Aid, CPR, fire extinguishers, emergency preparedness, incident reporting and investigation, work and safety rules, and RCRA inspection.
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication, time-management, customer-service, supervisory, and leadership skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to prepare reports and use word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software for reports, charts, graphs, and data submissions.
Ability to use computer systems to prepare work orders and purchase requisitions.
Effective troubleshooting, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
Ability to work off-shifts and weekends as requested and to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as site needs require.
Demonstrated commitment to applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct, and other company policies and procedures.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
HAZWOPER certification; training provided.
MACT certification; training provided.
Arkansas State Boiler License; training provided.

Nice To Haves

College-level courses or equivalent work experience.
7–10 years of power industry experience.
5–10 years of incineration experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct shift-start toolbox meetings covering safety concerns, planned activities, and upcoming events.
Coordinate daily activities of operating and production personnel and support Operations Department goals.
Maintain accurate shift logs covering production, power, mechanical breakdowns, repair work, operating modes, observations, and operating data.
Serve as a communication point of contact for employees inside and outside the plant.
Monitor control panels and make adjustments through the DCS.
Monitor and control boiler, steam turbine generator, and air pollution control equipment operations.
Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures, and related controls using instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units.
Troubleshoot operational and mechanical problems involving combustion, power generation, and air pollution control, and take corrective action as needed.
Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances and take corrective actions.
Issue work requests and support repair scheduling.
Create and distribute staffing schedules.
Manage and coordinate responses to shift emergencies, implement contingency plans as instructed, and make necessary notifications.
Assist with collecting data and completing reports and projects supporting business operations.
Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development.
Train employees to use site equipment safely and properly.
Respond promptly to incidents and injuries, report equipment malfunctions, and coordinate cleanup of shift spills.
Conduct incident investigations and document incident details, causes, contributing factors, and corrective actions.
Perform required RCRA inspections, resolve identified issues when possible, or initiate a Remedial Work Order.
Direct personnel to maintain good housekeeping throughout the facility and complete daily compliance and housekeeping checklists.
Ensure the security of the plant site, including locked gates and buildings.
Ensure the facility operates in compliance with permits and personnel follow applicable procedures and work rules.
Assist with fire protection system problems and perform required inspections.
Review and update assigned Standard Operating Procedures, Site Plans, and CMS tasks.
Coordinate and schedule pumping liquids into vacuum tankers and arrange schedules with external facilities.
Move roll-offs, trailers, and similar equipment when requested.
Assist in other areas as needed and perform other duties assigned by the manager.