Supv, Maintenance JPM

Dairyland Power Cooperative•Alma, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide the leadership for all maintenance activities, including preventive and predictive maintenance procedures. Ensure data acquisition systems are maintained and updated with current history. Enable training for division personnel to maintain and increase skill levels. Manage and coordinate all maintenance and capital projects relative to specific area of responsibility. Coordinate all Information Technology related upgrades/projects at the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical or other relevant engineering field, or other relevant four-year degree, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in utility generation; one (1) year of which was in a position responsible for significant capital and/or operations and maintenance or expenditure decisions.
Knowledge of operations, maintenance, design and construction of steam-generating facilities and equipment; skilled in the management, organization and negotiation with and motivation of personnel.
Supervisory training, labor relations, including a working knowledge of the labor agreement and administration skills.
Develop an awareness of pertinent government regulations.
Any necessary training must be accomplished at the first available opportunity after hiring date.
Computer literacy required.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Engineering license is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide for the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
Lead in the development of improved maintenance practices.
Prepare and implement departmental budgets in compliance with station and DPC requirements.
Bring to Site management’s attention opportunities to achieve lower cost station maintenance, as well as planned corrective/supportive actions through improved maintenance policies or technologies.
Further the development and utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to better facilitate maintenance policies or technologies.
Keep Site management continuously apprised of conditions concerning station maintenance, as well as planned corrective or supportive actions.
Act as a member of the plant management team to evaluate, recommend and implement procedures and initiatives that provide for the efficient operation and maintenance of the station.
Provide direction for work processes across their reporting departments to meet station goals monthly.
Interacts daily with forepersons and direct reports, supporting and reinforcing the approved work processes.
Ensure maintenance personnel are performing to the best of their abilities by setting and communicating expectations consistent with station annual goals.
Identify opportunities to maximize the use and effectiveness of the CMMS to facilitate better maintenance processes at the site.
Provide oversight of/adherence to applicable NERC/CIP requirements.
Provide direction, concept and course of actions as required for continual work process improvement.
Champion the work process improvement initiatives to industry best practices.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by actively participating at all levels, evaluating the safety efforts of direct reports, and supporting front-line leaders.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensure employee engagement, and prevent complacency.
Lead by example through safety meetings, job briefings, and coaching on effective practices.
Support safety professionals as valued team members.
Plan, develop and direct all plant maintenance functions and activities necessary to maintain and support continued safe, reliable and economic operation of the station.
Ascertain training needs.
Establish or utilize existing specific training programs to maintain and increase personnel skill levels to meet plant and division needs.
Ensure training materials and equipment are available, current and in good working order.
Communicate and check for understanding of all station specific and company-wide information to department personnel.
Ensure all personal interactions on the job are consistent with policies and values.
Be a team player.
Treat all with respect and dignity.
Provide educational and training opportunities for direct reports to assist in their knowledge and understanding of their positions and responsibilities in achieving station and/or corporate goals.
Conduct work performance counseling sessions with forepersons and other department leaders regarding performance not meeting or exceeding expectations.
Ensure department staff are adhering to all safety rules and requirements, including Department of Transportation and Coast Guard rule compliance.
Administer personnel policies in accordance with company requirements.
Select staff; provide coaching, counseling and direction to leaders within the department concerning issues of safety, company rules, policies and company news.
Administer timely corrective or disciplinary action, in accordance with company policies and labor agreement, to department personnel whose performance does not meet expectations.
Recognize department personnel for performance that meets or exceeds expectations.
Actively seek the successful accomplishment of your direct reports’ roles and responsibilities by identifying and removing barriers of understanding, knowledge, procedure, communication, etc.
Participate as a member of teams, as needed, to ensure successful utilization of the established Work Management Process by station personnel in addressing issues and developing solutions.
Participate as a permanent member of the station’s Environmental Management Review Team, assisting in oversight, leadership and guidance as needed and ensuring conformance with the overall program.
Participates in plant assessments (boiler, duct crawl through, etc.).
Participate as a member of the Site Safety Sub-committee as directed.
Organize, lead and/or attend management meetings and other company functions as required.
Train and communicate DPC policy and corporate procedure to ensure understanding and compliance by direct reports.
Provide challenging assignments and tasks to direct reports, which promote their personal growth and career development, leading to trust as independent decision makers.
Perform any and all other duties, tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned by authorized personnel.