Power Plant Supervisor

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.

Position

Purpose:

Supervise and coordinate operations such as kiln, boiler, Turbine generator conditions, receiving, materials processing, and unit operations to assist in meeting the plant's production goals in a safely manner. Performs emergency coordinator functions as well as daily compliance checks. Ensures security of the facility. Monitors fire protection system and conducts daily inspections. Conduct shift field walks to verify conditions and operators assignments to monitor the field plant operation and to prevent downtime from equipment changes.

Primary Duties/responsibilities:

• Conducts start of shift toolbox meeting discussing safety concerns, planned activity, and future events.
• Coordinates daily activities of operating and production personnel. Supports goals/objectives of Operations Department.
• Maintains accurate log of shift activity including production, power, mechanical breakdowns, repair work, and operating mode.
• Point of contact for communication with employees inside and outside of plant.
• Work flexible schedule that may includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Monitor control panels make adjustments on DCS.
• Monitor and control boiler, steam turbine generator operation, and air pollution control equipment.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units.
• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in daily shift log.
• Troubleshoot operational and mechanical problems including combustion, power generation, and air pollution control. Take corrective action as necessary.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.
• Issue work requests and support repair scheduling.
• Creates and distributes staffing schedule.
• Manages/coordinates response to all shift emergencies as necessary. Implements contingency plan as instructed & makes necessary notifications.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects to support business operations
• Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development
• Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.
• Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.
• Promptly responds to all incidents and injuries.
• Promptly reports all equipment malfunctions.
• Coordinates the clean up of any shift spills.
• Conducts incident investigations and documents a summary of the incident including date and time of the incident, date and time the investigation began, date and time the incident was reported, the employee and equipment involved, direct causes, contributing factors, and any corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Performs RCRA inspections as required. Resolves all identified issues immediately, if possible or initiates a Remedial Work Order (RWO).
• Directs personnel to ensure good housekeeping throughout facility.
• Ensures security of plant site; i.e. gates and buildings locked.
• Completes daily compliance/housekeeping checklist.
• Moves roll-offs, trailers, etc. when requested.
• Ensures that the facility operates in full compliance with its permits.
• Ensures that the personnel follow all applicable procedures and work rules.
• Assists in resolving all problems with the site's fire protection system and perform required inspections.
• Reviews and updates assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Site Plans, and CMs tasks.
• Coordinates and schedules the pumping of liquids into vac tankers and schedules into external facilities.
• Assists in all areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Education / Experience / Background:

• High school diploma or GED required
• College level courses or equivalent work experience preferred
• 7 - 10 years experience in the power industry preferred
• 5 - 10 years incineration experience preferred
• Two years supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, RCRA, and OSHA
• Knowledge of the following EH&S functions:
  First Aid, CPR, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency…