Powerhouse Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

This is highly skilled electrical, mechanical, supervisory, and related administrative work directing the maintenance and repair activities for landfill gas powered five (5) 1500kW generators. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgement and operate with considerable autonomy in planning and directing the work of generator service technicians and trades contractors, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electric generators rated 1500kW each, along with associated switchgear and fuel supply systems. Incumbents also supervise the installation, maintenance, and closure. The position reports to a department manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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• Supervises a staff of skilled trades employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of power generation systems, heavy pumps, and dispensing systems.
• Performs staff performance appraisals and identifies developmental needs.
• Provides direction and direct oversight in the diagnosis and repair of power generation systems, heavy pumps, and fuel systems.
• Estimates repair requirements and assigns related work to staff or contractors.
• Implements load testing action plan based on nature and criticality of generators.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to maintenance, repair and inspection of power generating systems and oil storage systems.
• Coordinates the training of assigned technicians.
• Plans, orders, and ensures timely receipt of components and materials required by technicians and contractors to complete assigned tasks.
• Performs cost/benefit analysis of required and completed repairs and determines, prioritizes, and assigns workload based on criticality.
• Schedules and directs preventive maintenance services, performing this work personally when required.
• Schedules and prioritizes replacement, overhaul and modifications to generators, motors, switchgear, control relays, and associated electrical system components.
• Inspects operational areas for adherence to safety standards.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are maintained and utilized in a safe and efficient manner and inspects generators for adherence to safety standards and regulations.
• Monitors generator service technician or contractor productivity based on established benchmark standards and performance measures.
• Coordinates operational activities with others including the client and landfill gas providers completion of assigned work.
• Provides sectional input for preparation of division operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Manages section budget.
• Monitors vendor and contractor performance taking corrective action as necessary to address deficiencies.
• Provides input in the development of parts and services contracts.
• Provides input to and implements division strategic plans.
• Participates in process improvement activities and implements new operational processes.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Six (6) years of operating, repair and maintenance of large diesel, natural gas or landfill engines and of 3 years of experience in industrial electrical system maintenance management of multiphase current (AC/DC) voltages up to 4,160V; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Knowledge and expert skills in diesel and gasoline engines, generators, engine governors, generator, and electric switchgear.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and mechanical systems and components of generators, heavy pumps, and fuel storage equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of industrial electricity and diesel engine operations.
• Skill in troubleshooting and determining reasons for malfunctions in electrical and mechanical components and control systems and correction of same.
• Ability to display courtesy and professionalism in dealing with customers, staff, and engineers,
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, walking, or working in inclement weather and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, vendors, and others.
• Ability to lead and train technical personnel to perform a combination of skilled trades' tasks including those in the fields of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other trades.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work for extended periods in inclement weather.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates; recommend and implement improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electro-mechanical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to use and train others in the use of tools, machines, test instruments and repair manuals used in fleet maintenance and fleet generator/electro-mechanical services.

• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual acuity: Have close visual acuity such as color differentiation, depth perception, and adequate field vision.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.