Shift Supervisor-Power Plant

Reworld Projects•Lorton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility during an assigned shift, to include the monitoring of boilers, turbine and steam plant. The Shift Supervisor will routinely tour the plant and oversee the work of various personnel, while operating within all safety regulations, environmental limits and permits. In the event of emergencies or unusual operations, the Shift Supervisor will, if necessary, direct or personally perform the required operations as well as coordinate the activities of all personnel involved.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required.
Qualified candidates must have 5 years or more of experience in power or resource recovery plant operations.
While an Engineering Degree is desirable, hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electrical generation, as well as formal technical training is required.
Must obtain & maintain an ASME QRO Provisional & Site-Specific Operators license.
Detailed knowledge of the operation of steam generating power stations and instrument and control systems.
Ability to originate and monitor plant procedures and technical instructions.
Well-developed skills in troubleshooting equipment and systems, training personnel and interpreting logic diagrams.
Good communication skills, strong leadership skills, and problem solving/decision making skills are a must.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
Consistently work in various weather conditions
Shift Supervisors work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that alternates between days and nights.
These schedules include weekends, holidays, outage support and vacation coverage.

Nice To Haves

While an Engineering Degree is desirable, hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers and electrical generation, as well as formal technical training is required.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel at the facility.
Ensuring that all personnel follow all applicable policies and procedures and work in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintaining the plant within all environmental limits and permits.
Emergency response to injuries or accidents.
Directing the completion of shift, daily, weekly and monthly checks.
Approving all requests for removing equipment from service for maintenance and other purposes, ensuring equipment is properly cleared and tagged, and issuing safety permits, in accordance with plant procedures.
Troubleshooting plant operational issues and coordinate maintenance activities.
Training and managing a workforce that is motivated, flexible in skills, cross trained, and technically capable to ensure an effective and motived team.