Supervisor, Power Generation - Maintenance

Tucson Electric Power•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises a team responsible for the repair of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control equipment at all Tucson Power Production power plants to ensure optimum generating capabilities. Leads union employees and maintains a safe and compliant work environment. Manages day-to-day activities involving construction projects, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, maintenance outages/overhauls, and other duties as assigned. Serves as a stakeholder in O&M and Capital projects to ensure compliance and acceptable results are produced.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Driver License in good standing.
Minimum six (6) years power plant experience as a Journeyman Mechanic, Welder, Machinist, Instrument Technician, Electrician, Control Room Operator, Maintenance Planner or Supervisor or equivalent experience in a related field.
Must possess computer skills necessary to complete job requirements.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Experience with Combustion Turbines.
Experience with Rankine steam cycle.
Experience with Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
Knowledge of plant processes and operations, equipment, parts and plant layout.
Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
Knowledge of labor agreement terms and conditions.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, TEP policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees and monitors activities, including safety, prioritizing, work flow allocation, staffing/scheduling, fatigue management, and performance reviews.
Provides direction to employees, resolves technical questions and employee relations issues to provide accurate and consistent direction and interpretations.
Completes employee performance reviews and provides feedback during mid-cycle updates.
Applies knowledge of assigned area and overall plant processes to resolve maintenance and operations problems.
Ensures all work is performed safely, environmentally compliant, per OEM recommendations, and consistent with industry best practices.
Reviews area operations to identify processes/procedures/operations improvements.
Recognizes and anticipates employee training needs to ensure all team employees have the necessary skills.
Provides assessment of employee training needs, recommends training plans, and ensures employees obtain appropriate training.
Coordinates and interfaces with other Power Generation sections to ensure maintenance and operations activities are scheduled effectively.
Identifies viable alternatives and plans activities to limit time delays, equipment downtime, and load reduction.
Plans for equipment outages by scheduling outside contractors and temporary staffing, procuring parts, and assigning work to the team.
Ensures plant equipment is functioning as scheduled after an outage.
Develops specifications for work to be performed by outside contractors, oversees work in progress, and inspects work upon completion.
Assures work performed by outside contractors is completed to specification and on schedule.
Develops specifications, sources vendors, and requisitions parts, supplies, and equipment.
Procures the highest quality parts, supplies, and equipment at the most cost-effective price.
Establishes and maintains appropriate records and record-keeping systems.
Manages group budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel, budget, and job cost information.
Estimates costs and analyzes actual cost variances from budget and explains differences.
Ensures that the Company’s management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Affirmative Action Plan.
Assumes fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provides recommendations on cost improvement measures.
Ensures that the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively.
Complies with and administers the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when applicable.
Administers personnel functions, including recruiting, review and approval of job descriptions and salary classifications, and selection and placement of personnel.
Participates in hiring, termination, promoting, assignment, and direction of staff.
Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards, company policies, practices, and ethical obligations to investigate, evaluate, and recommend appropriate resolution to employee complaints.
Promotes and participates in the professional development, personal growth, and career planning of staff.
Motivates, recognizes and rewards, coaches, counsels, trains; provides feedback to employees during performance reviews.
Participates in Leadership Development programs.
Addresses disciplinary and/or performance issues according to company policy, and communicates effectively with employees regarding corrective action.
Has input into the adjustment of grievances and administration of discipline.
Plans day-to-day operations, estimates personnel needs, and schedules and assigns work.
Evaluates the structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.