Power System Supervisor
About The Position
The Power System Supervisor oversees the maintenance and operation of the NERC registered Bulk Electric System (BES), Rectifier Station, plant high voltage systems, and Long Sault/Alcoa Utilities (Water Systems). The role provides technical leadership for rectifier stations and high‑voltage substations, ensures reliable 24/7 power delivery, and supports all planned and emergency maintenance activities in coordination with the Power System Controller & Power System Planner. The supervisor will lead a multi-trade team of approximately 10 to 14 employees and coordinate contractors and technical support resources as required. This position is also responsible for maintaining compliance with corporate and OSHA electrical safety standards and for supporting safety assessments and standards development.
Requirements
- Must be available on a 24-hour 7-day per week basis to respond to system outages and support recovery.
Nice To Haves
- Maintain 99% equipment and operational reliability.
- Provide technical direction for high‑voltage equipment maintenance; maintain expertise in new equipment and systems.
- Support training initiatives to improve reliability of potline and plant power systems.
- Function as Lead Outage Liaison.
- Maintain open line of communication with his/her counterparts within organization and enhance these practices to foster better collaboration between hourly and salaried teams.
- Serve as backup to the Power System Controller as needed.
- Oversee resources in compliance with EHS polices and prioritizes safety, while supporting initiatives such as Behavior-Based Safety, audits, Safety Council activities, and Safety Advisors.
- Serve as decision maker/SPA for such items as planned maintenance priorities, special transmission and distribution projects, special high voltage upgrade projects, process improvements, and crew scheduling.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to a multi-trade team that includes electricians, mechanics, technicians, apprentices, and contract resources supporting the plant’s electrical distribution and water utility systems.
- Coordinate specialized contractors and external resources supporting maintenance, repairs, capital projects, and utility-related work.
Responsibilities
- Supervise maintenance and operations of Bulk Electric System (BES), Rectifier Station, plant high voltage systems, and Long Sault/Alcoa Utilities (water system).
- Maintain 99% equipment and operational reliability.
- Provide technical direction for high‑voltage equipment maintenance; maintain expertise in new equipment and systems.
- Support training initiatives to improve reliability of potline and plant power systems.
- Must be available on a 24-hour 7-day per week basis to respond to system outages and support recovery.
- Function as Lead Outage Liaison.
- Maintain open line of communication with his/her counterparts within organization and enhance these practices to foster better collaboration between hourly and salaried teams.
- Serve as backup to the Power System Controller as needed.
- Oversee resources in compliance with EHS polices and prioritizes safety, while supporting initiatives such as Behavior-Based Safety, audits, Safety Council activities, and Safety Advisors.
- Serve as decision maker/SPA for such items as planned maintenance priorities, special transmission and distribution projects, special high voltage upgrade projects, process improvements, and crew scheduling.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to a multi-trade team that includes electricians, mechanics, technicians, apprentices, and contract resources supporting the plant’s electrical distribution and water utility systems.
- Coordinate specialized contractors and external resources supporting maintenance, repairs, capital projects, and utility-related work.
Benefits
- bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
