Powerhouse Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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:

• 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.