Lead, Control Ops Coordinator

Lead, Control Ops Coordinator Job Summary

Responsible for assigning work and providing work direction to employees on the same shift. Ensures the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the plant to meet system needs. Accountable for reporting to Team Leaders any equipment or employee issues as well as overseeing after‑hours contractor activities as required.

• Ensure assigned work within the plant results in safe and reliable operation.
• Facilitate and coordinate Shift Safety meetings / Job Briefings for all personnel on the same shift.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment, including use of Human Performance tools.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and policies for all employees working the same shift.
• Provide work direction regarding daily operations and maintenance activities for employees assigned to same shift while working a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work with Team Leaders, Planner Schedulers, and Engineers to develop work packages for shift employees and determine material requirements as necessary.
• Make real‑time decisions and provide work direction in regard to the operation of the equipment in a safe, efficient and reliable manner, at times under critical and stressful situations.
• Operate boiler, turbine, and generator manually during emergencies.
• Perform startup and shutdown functions of boiler, turbine, generator and associated equipment as required per instructions from the Energy Management Organization Dispatchers.
• When unplanned absences occur after hours, ensure adequate shift coverage through contact of other qualified personnel.
• Provide leadership within the workgroup including mentoring and training others and ensuring their performance of assigned tasks.
• Report on training activities of employees assigned to same shift to Team Leaders.
• Oversee contractors, particularly during after‑hours operations/maintenance.
• Provide “fill‑in” coverage for Operations Team Lead when needed.
• Ensure units are operated in compliance with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, Environmental, NERC/CIP, etc.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for the Boiler, Turbine, Generator and associated areas.
• Provide work direction on related surveillances and startup testing.
• Oversee employees assigned to same shift to ensure adherence to shift operations and maintenance procedures.
• Communicate in real‑time with the Energy Management Organization Dispatchers on an ongoing basis to operate units as required to meet system needs.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of power plant experience, preferably in operations.
• Strong knowledge of technology and use of computer.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
• Leadership skills and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self‑motivated and dependable team player.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate them.
• Ability to maintain and care for company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.
• Ability to lead and participate in problem‑solving teams as required.
• Operations Technician progression level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

• 2‑year Process Technology Degree.
• 10 years of power plant operations experience.

• Requires depth/and or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.
• Technical knowledge of procedures, maintenance, operation and control of Turbine/Generator/Boiler and associated equipment.

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of how daily operating decisions affect the unit performance and the operating company's performance.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less…