Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, WB-4701-00 (41580)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Gibson (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Southwestern Division, Tulsa District, seeks a Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance and operations for a multipurpose hydropower facility in Fort Gibson, OK. You will direct daily activities, schedule planned maintenance, and manage a team of electricians, mechanics, and administrative staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with partners to meet contractual and safety requirements, directing outage planning, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience supervising power plant maintenance and operations.
• Ability to plan maintenance, manage budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee maintenance and operational activities for a multipurpose hydropower project.
• Develop and adjust maintenance schedules and priorities to maximize reliability and power generation.
• Supervise electricians, mechanics, and staff; oversee training and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with power marketing administrations, transmission operators, and contractors to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Oversee safety, security, and environmental compliance across the facility.

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Locations (City, State)

Fort Gibson, OK

Position Overview/Duties

The Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs, and oversees maintenance and operational activities for a multipurpose hydropower project consisting of a hydroelectric power plant, high-voltage switchyard, and dam with controlled spillways. The position ensures reliable power generation and delivery, effective equipment maintenance, proper reservoir and river regulation, and compliance with applicable safety, security, environmental, and statutory requirements.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning and Project Coordination
• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability, workforce efficiency, and power generation availability.
• Develop and adjust maintenance schedules, work priorities, and resource allocations in response to changing operational requirements, equipment failures, emergencies, and customer demands.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with power marketing administrations, transmission operators, contractors, other agencies, and internal organizations to ensure compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance policies, standards, operating procedures, and work practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage project expenditures and ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable laws, agreements, and established requirements.
• Supervision and Administration
• Supervise electricians, mechanics, maintenance workers, and administrative personnel responsible for power plant, switchyard, and dam maintenance and operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, develop schedules, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities, including employee evaluations, leave approvals, timekeeping certifications, recruitment recommendations, awards, disciplinary recommendations, and workforce development.
• Coordinate employee training and serve as the local coordinator for the Hydropower Training Program, including oversight of hydropower trainees.
• Manage administrative functions, equipment maintenance records, technical reports, correspondence, and responses to inquiries from public agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Represent the project at public meetings and hearings and coordinate workplace matters with labor representatives.
• Power Plant and Switchyard Operations and Maintenance
• Direct normal and emergency operations of hydroelectric generating units, switchyard equipment, and associated facilities to ensure reliable power generation and delivery.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, testing, and major repairs of electrical and mechanical equipment, including generators, turbines, transformers, governors, and related systems.
• Diagnose complex equipment problems and direct the installation, overhaul, repair, and return to service of critical equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance outages and equipment availability with power customers, transmission operators, and other stakeholders to meet contractual power delivery requirements.
• Direct responses to equipment failures, power system disturbances, fires, blackouts, floods, and other operational emergencies.
• Investigate operational errors and equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Personally operate or direct operation of critical equipment when necessary to maintain essential project functions during emergencies or workforce disruptions.
• Dam Operations and Flood Control
• Direct dam maintenance and coordinate dam operations with hydroelectric power generation, reservoir management, and downstream water requirements.
• Oversee spillway and sluice gate operations and direct water releases in accordance with established water control directives and flood control requirements.
• Monitor reservoir and river conditions and make operational decisions regarding water releases, curtailments, and flood control measures.
• Direct flood response activities and adjust generating schedules and equipment operations to address changing hydrologic conditions and emergency requirements.
• Coordinate water releases and downstream flow requirements with navigation interests, power marketing administrations, transmission operators, and other agencies.
• Plan and oversee long- and short-range maintenance and improvement programs involving major power equipment, electronic systems, spare parts, safety, security, fire protection, emergency response, and environmental compliance.
• Safety, Security, and Environmental Compliance
• Administer comprehensive safety, occupational health, physical security, and environmental protection programs for power plant, switchyard, and dam facilities.
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with applicable safety regulations, including OSHA requirements, EM 385-1-1, and Corps of Engineers Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.
• Oversee hazardous energy control and equipment isolation procedures to ensure safe maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage environmental compliance programs involving permits, hazardous materials and waste, oil and hazardous substances, asbestos, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and work activities comply with applicable federal, state, and agency safety, security, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, corrective actions, and emergency preparedness activities with regulatory agencies and internal safety and environmental offices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Work tasks require that the incumbent be capable of rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination in conjunction with eye and hand coordination to operate switches and controls in accordance with meter indications. In order to perform the maintenance, inspection and operation of power station equipment, the incumbent may lift and carry heavy objects, climb and reach above the shoulders, stand, sit, crawl and kneel for prolonged periods of time and perform repeated bending.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The incumbent will work primarily inside, around machinery in operation, in close proximity to high and low voltage circuits and climb stairs frequently. Sometimes work will be performed outside in weather of varying degrees of temperature and humidity, in tight or cramped work spaces, on ladders or scaffolds and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Occasionally, the incumbent will use solvents or degreasing agents, be assigned to protracted or irregular hours of work, use both hands in water and be exposed to silica, asbestos, oil, grease, excessive noise, vibration, smoke and gas fumes. Personal protective safety devices will be supplied to the worker when in an area of hazardous exposure. Examples of devices are hard hats, safety shoes, safety goggles and glasses, fresh air breathing masks, gloves, dust and smoke respirators, ear muffs, insulated gloves and safety grounds. When in an area of hazardous exposure, the incumbent will wear the appropriate personal safety device.

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY

US Citizens.

SCREEN OUT QUALIFYING STATEMENT

Ability to operate hydroelectric power plant and switch yard electrical equipment, understand theory and operation of shop trade tools and instruments and/or overseeing the daily operations within a hydropower facility.

Other Requirements, Conditions Of Employment And Information

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is eligible for situational telework only.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.

Resume Requirements

• Your resume:
• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determination, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• Other supporting documents:
• Cover letter, optional

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.