Supervisor - Power Station Operations

City Utilities of Springfield

5d•$107,905 - $137,579•Onsite

About The Position

Connect to a career at City Utilities! CU has been connecting our community to the services they need for every day life since 1945. From electricity to power our lives, clean water to be healthy, natural gas to stay warm, internet to keep businesses connected, to transit services to get them where they need to go. Under the general direction of the Manager-Power Generation Operations, supervises and is responsible for the operation of the power station generation and air pollution control equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, business, or an applicable related field from an accredited college or university required. Exceptional power generation operations experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Five years' recent power station experience is required. Exceptional related technical experience may be considered in lieu of power station experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F).
Advanced knowledge of mechanical aptitude.
Working knowledge of combustion turbines and steam power generating station.
General knowledge of management techniques and practices.
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the work of crews.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and writing.
Ability to handle personnel issues in a professional manner.
Ability to meet deadlines and schedule work for a timely completion.
Ability to rapidly analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to observe, evaluate, and adjust firing to gain optimum combustion.
Ability to perform calculations in determining station heat rates.
Ability to have ownership and accountability for all assets assigned within Power Generation.
Ability to ensure EEO compliance according to CU’s policy 2.29 as well as all other company policies.
Demonstrate excellent judgement, decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate strong mathematical skills.
Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills in other work areas to advise personnel in other departments as necessary.
Effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems.
Must possess a willingness and capacity to learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including mobile devices, cloud-based systems, and data-driven platforms relevant to utility operations.
Maintain adherence to all company policies.
Pushing, pulling, stooping, lifting 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, working at heights, and being able to visually differentiate between color-coded electrical and electronic equipment associated with this job.
Work within the rated capacity of the Utility’s aerial lifts, ladders, fall restraint devices, and/or other related equipment.
Able to work at heights on plant structures.
Will be required to stay current on all new advances in all forms of generation options.
Will be required to qualify as Incident Commander for Hazmat Response.
Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.
Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Three years as a power station operator including one year as a Senior Control Operator or Junior Control Operator is preferred.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the ongoing operations of power stations. Directs all power station activities during all other-than-normal working hours.
Supervises operating crews (and maintenance crews when necessary) and is responsible for their training, safety, productivity, evaluation, and discipline. Responsible for ensuring real time compliance with all applicable environmental Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and insurance regulations.
Implements operating programs promulgated through the systems control center. Recommends changes as necessary for improvement or to meet changing conditions.
Analyzes unit performance and existing conditions, and then devises the plan of action required to maintain the load and maintain comprehensive compliance with federal, state, local and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations.
Coordinates load requirements with the system dispatcher and/or SPP to match system power needs with station generation capabilities. Ensures all unit parameters are communicated to The Energy Authority (TEA) and updated on SharePoint. May coordinate activities of on-site contractors and supplier deliveries.
Periodically tours station, combustion turbines, and outplant facilities to inspect machinery and equipment. Checks performance of boiler(s), turbine-generators, and all related operating equipment. Maintains oversight of the proper operating and timely maintenance of operating equipment.
Assures adherence to Utility policy, safety operating rules, and non-discrimination/Affirmative Action Plans.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned by management.