Power Plant Shift Operations Leader

WIN Waste Innovations; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Annual Bonus

Industry leading benefits

Flexible medical plans

Floating Holidays

Strong 401k match

College loan reimbursement

Parental Leave Program

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Shift Supervisor to direct the Operations Department and plant personnel to keep the facility clean, safe, and efficient under the direction of the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

The role involves enforcing policies, training staff on safety and procedure, administering lockout/tagout and confined space programs, and managing administrative duties and reports. The position requires swing/rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• Bachelor's degree, Associate degree or equivalent is desirable.
• Two years working in a power plant environment as PO or comparable position, or 5 years related experience which includes training in a power plant environment.
• ASME QRO Provisional license. (ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
• For all Massachusetts facility's, a 2nd Class Engineers license is required.
• Math skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and control of a steam generating power plant.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of PC operations.
• Must be able to work overtime, odd and unscheduled hours as required and share on-call duties.
• This position requires the ability to work a swing/rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Operations Department and other personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner during duty hours.
• Maintains and enforces Company policies and procedures, environmental compliance, and safety and health requirements.
• Trains shift personnel in safety procedures and equipment use, plant operating procedures, and environmental standards and compliance.
• Implements corporate and plant training programs and ensures continued progress in the programs by shift personnel.
• Responsible for the enforcement and administration of the lockout/tagout system, confined space entry program, and welding and cutting permits.
• Performs other administrative duties such as conducting performance appraisals, completing disciplinary forms, accident and equipment damage reports, approval of timesheets, and documentation of attendance and tardiness.
• Creates work requests through the CMMS.
• Maintains an accurate log of facility operations, activities, and events.
• Makes frequent rounds of the facility to ensure proper operation of equipment, materials storage and handling, facility security, cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Serves as the Plant Manager's representative during periods when upper management is off-site.
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals as required or directed by facility operations.
• Decisively and effectively directs personnel during all situations.
• Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable plant morale.
• Fosters and promotes a culture of teamwork between operational staff and all other plant staff.
• Ensures that the facility and all personnel operate safely at all times and promotes an environment whereby safety is a priority.
• Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoot equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with management team to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
• Housekeeping: Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner
• May be required to work overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance
• Cover vacancies and callouts when needed to support plant operation

Skills

Safety procedures

Supervision

Training

Troubleshoot equipment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate degree desirable

ASME QRO Provisional license

2nd Class Engineer license (Massachusetts facilities)

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Shift Supervisor to direct the Operations Department and plant personnel to keep the facility clean, safe, and efficient under the direction of the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

The role involves enforcing policies, training staff on safety and procedure, administering lockout/tagout and confined space programs, and managing administrative duties and reports. The position requires swing/rotating shifts and overtime as needed.