Biomass Power Plant Shift Supervisor

Atlantic Power & Utilities; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Power & Utilities in Harleyville, SC is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations, readings, inspections, and testing to ensure safe and efficient performance.

The role requires 5–10 years of power/process supervisory experience, preferably in biomass or solid fuels, with a strong emphasis on safety, communications, and adherence to policies; 12-hour shifts and the ability to work in demanding environments are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in Power/Process plants, preferably biomass or solid fuels.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and safety focus.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily plant operations activities are performed and documented accurately.
• Operate distributed control systems.
• Monitor plant systems, perform safety checks and inspections.
• Take measurements and compare with standards; implement corrective actions.
• Manage water chemistry adjustments for boiler, cooling tower, demineralizer, and RO units.
• Inspect environmental equipment and issue notifications as needed.
• Identify and report problems to Maintenance.
• Maintain operating records and logs.
• Respond to alarms promptly and operate firefighting equipment if required.
• Supervise other crafts on shift and assist during plant shutdowns.
• Maintain professional competence in power plant operations.
• Ensure a safe work environment through planning and housekeeping.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental, and administrative policies.
• Follow event notification protocols to management and regulatory agencies.
• Attend meetings and training; pursue personal development goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Distributed control systems

Job description

With safety of yourself and all those around you as the highest priority, the Shift Supervisor is expected to:

• Ensure the performance and record keeping of required daily plant operations activities. Including equipment readings, inspections and testing.
• Operation of distributed control systems.
• Monitor systems to ensure proper operations, perform routine equipment safety checks and inspections.
• Take measurements and readings and compare with standards; implement corrective actions within established procedures.
• Perform routine evaluations of boiler, cooling tower, demineralizer, and RO unit water chemistry and make necessary changes to chemical feed systems to ensure continued plant operation.
• Inspect and monitor environmental equipment and make appropriate notifications.
• Identify and correct problems; report problems requiring further action to Maintenance.
• Maintain plant operating records and logs.
• Respond to alarms in a timely manner; operate firefighting equipment as necessary and within reason.
• Oversee the work of other crafts on assigned shift as necessary.
• Performs other comparable non-operating duties during plant shutdowns.
• Maintain professional competence in the field of power plant operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping and identification and correction of hazards.
• Adhere to all applicable health & safety, environmental and administrative policies, procedures and regulations.
• Must follow proper event notification and communication protocols to management and regulatory agencies as applicable.
• Answers the telephone when necessary in a professional manner and serves as a focal point for communications during emergency situations.
• Attend morning, monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Attend training, implement and pursue personal development goals.
• Other duties as assigned..

Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Valid Driver's License.
• 5-10 (Five to Ten) years prior Power/Process plant experience in a supervisory role; preferably with biomass or other solid fuels.

Work Process Skills

• While engaged in company business, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous business-like manner, showing respect and consideration for fellow employees and other site personnel, such as contractors and guests, with a focus on servant leadership;
• Cooperate with your co-workers in a manner that is positive and constructive; accept that there are different opinions and ideas; discuss issues in a professional manner looking for solutions that can be resolved at your level;
• To communicate work related issues along with recommended solutions to your coworkers and/or supervisor in a timely and professional manner;
• Be accepting of changes to your day to day routing as the business needs dictate;
• To be appropriately dressed and ready for work prior to the start of a working shift through to the end of the shift;
• Comply with all Atlantic Power policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to operation of hand and power tools;
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts;
• Ability to lift at least 80 lbs.;
• Ability to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters;
• Ability to work in hot, noisy and dark environments;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection;
• Ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level;
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time;
• Able to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and machine parts;
• Ability to communicate clearly with plant personnel, including the ability to give and receive instructions over a radio;
• Ability to see clearly; safely and readily identifying the labels, gauges, dials and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties;
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions and procedures in English;
• Ability to work outside of a normal shift rotation during call-outs or planned maintenance outages.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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