Shift Supervisor

Veolia; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan participation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Shift Lead in Johnstown, NY, to ensure safe and cost-effective operations of an energy center. The role involves leading operators in maintaining and overseeing reciprocating engine generators, battery energy storage systems, and more.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in power systems and is capable of managing and directing day-to-day operations. Benefits include a comprehensive package with paid time off, health insurance, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in operating power systems.
• Experience in monitoring and operating power systems through DCS systems.
• Experience as a Lead Operator or Control Room Operator in a power/utility plant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and cost-effective operation of an energy center with reciprocating engine generators.
• Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator operations.
• Maintain shift operating logs and records.

Skills

Knowledge of central utility power plants including DCS

PC skills for information processing and management

Efficient communication with email, Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Shift Lead will ensure the safe, reliable, and cost effective operations of an energy center while serving as the lead operator of an assigned shift. Responsibility also includes overseeing the continuous operation, maintenance and repairs of reciprocating engines, generators, and auxiliary equipment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of an energy center consisting of reciprocating engine generators, battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and auxiliary equipment while interfacing with DCS systems.
• Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations.
• Maintain shift operating logs and records.
• Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from pressure gauges, temperature indicators, meters and other instruments.
• Routinely follow safe working practices and maintain environmental awareness identifying hazards and taking corrective action as approved.
• Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned.
• Recommend plant betterment items to improve overall plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in operating power systems.
• Experience in monitoring and operating power systems through DCS systems.
• Experience as a Lead Operator or Control Room Operator in a power/utility plant, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of central utility power plants including distributed control system (DCS).
• Able to work rotating shift assignment to support plant operations as assigned.
• PC skills for information processing and management. Able to communicate efficiently with email, Microsoft Word & Excel.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Control Room Operation preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.