Supv Operations

JOB TITLE
:
Supv Operations
REQUISITION
: FOS
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DEPARTMENT
:
Lawrence Energy Center
LOCATION
:
Lawrence, KS
PAY RANGE
: $102,700 - $136,900

Scheduled Work Hours
:
Rotating 12-hour shifts. Other coverage as required.

• Lead and guide the development of individual team members and the operations team for optimum performance. Regularly coach, counsel, advise, evaluate the performance of crew members and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Participate in ensuring the plant meets all environmental regulations.
• Ensure the quality of pre-job briefings, communication, lock out tag out performance, procedure compliance and shift turn-over.
• Serve as incident commander if required.
• Fully support and actively participate in efforts to improve equipment reliability and performance including Reliability Centered Maintenance studies, equipment testing and inspection, root cause analysis and heat rate improvement efforts.
• Control O&M spending by managing overtime, shift schedules, equipment inspections and repairs, and unit performance.
• Ensure optimum dispatch. Ensure the dispatcher clearly understands the capabilities of the units at all times. Provide the dispatcher accurate daily and weekly projections regarding unit status.
• Ensure standards for safety, quality and productivity are met by following established policies and procedures. Provide daily observation, instruction, correction and re-enforcement of crew members' knowledge and skills.
• Ensure work documentation is accurate, complete and entered into the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Collaborate with Planning to develop and manage a weekly schedule for equipment maintenance. Make daily work assignments that support the weekly schedule.
• Communicate information up, down and across the organization.
• Share information openly to foster an atmosphere of trust and cooperation within the support group and operations group; create a strategic framework for the effective operation of groups; and provide work direction and resources to effectively operate the plant.
• Periodically supervise personnel from other crafts on an as needed basis.

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technical Degree in a Power Plant Program. At least four years of related industrial operating experience including a basic understanding of reliability based operations is required.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial safety standards. Must have the ability to coach and mentor Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Briefings, and Safety Observations.
• Ability to maintain a positive self-image, respond assertively, defend company viewpoints and policy, accept constructive criticism, and demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness.
• Ability to respond appropriately to others, take active interest in and willingly help others and modify behavior to build a team culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills and intermediate level computer skills. Must be highly organized and be able to create detailed reports.
• Ability to coach, counsel, motivate, engage, hold accountable, handle conflict, and remain calm in high stress situations.
• Strong technical experience and knowledge of plant processes, system operating principals, and control strategies.
• Ability to analyze situations and information, consider the risks and implications, and implement a plan of action.
• Must understand Predictive Maintenance information and make decisions based on PdM reports.
• Ability to perform the physical activities of the job including but not limited to climbing, color vision, depth perception, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, talking, walking and outside work.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, make decisions with limited time and data, and process information in an orderly, accurate and timely manner.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Working conditions will require indoor and outdoor work at a moment's notice in all types of weather. Must have…