Asst Superintendent - Utilities Electrical Distribution

Assistant Superintendent - Utilities Electrical Distribution

Location:

Spring Grove, PA

Type:
Direct Hire

Work Model:
Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the efficient operation, maintenance, housekeeping, and safety of the Mill Electrical Distribution operation while monitoring Electrical Dispatch of Power throughout the Paper Mill and the tie with PJM
• Balance electrical dispatching in the most cost-efficient way across Mill operations
• Track the sale of excess power to the Met-Ed 115KV grid to ensure contractual obligations are met and maintenance is performed on a timely basis
• Ensure turbine generators are scheduled for overhauls in the proper cycle to demonstrate good maintenance practices and compliance to code and insurance guidelines
• Oversee all electrical capital work in the Power and Steam Department either personally or by assignment of another supervisor
• Conduct required operator training for NFPA 70E requirements
• Conduct operational training for safe electrical equipment operation (e.g., breaker racking)
• Perform periodic visual checks on equipment at substations and utility power lines
• Recommend upgrading and training for personnel
• Issue requisitions for maintenance supplies and materials
• Ensure the highest level of communications is followed throughout the department to keep information flow between the union and supervision at the highest level
• Review and prepare budget costs for the Power House Turbine Generators, Electrical Distribution Equipment, Turbine Generator 5, and Turbine Generator 6 for submission to the Utility Operations Manager before the yearly Budget is due
• Provide technical assistance to all areas and follow all capital and maintenance work being completed on the electrical distribution system in the entire Power and Steam Department

Requirements:

• 5+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in heavy industry
• Pulp and paper industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and Registered P.E. license preferred
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations related to engineering design, computational analysis, reliability and statistical methods
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in complex phases
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
• Working knowledge of power distribution systems up to 115 kV, medium voltage distribution, arc flash studies and compliance, DCS and PLC systems (programming not required), and protective relay coordination
• Understanding of process control instrumentation (pH, conductivity, flow, pressure, level, temperature, etc.)
• Experience preparing engineering documentation such as loop diagrams, P&IDs, interconnections, PLC/DCS, I/O drawings, power plans, and single line diagrams
• NFPA 70E training
• Strong leadership skills
• Results focused with demonstrated success in execution
• Extensive operational and engineering acumen, experience, and understanding of best practices
• Strong communication skills needed both internally and externally at senior-management levels
• Ability to provide expertise to teams both internally and externally
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from operators, maintenance, managers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write technical documents and reports in prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies
• Working knowledge of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays at the operational and programming levels
• Ability to assist with commissioning of SEL relays
• MS Office Suite and MS Project proficiency
• SAP familiarity a plus
• AutoCAD familiarity to medium level proficiency
• Work environment readiness: varies from office setting to loud, hot, humid manufacturing environment both indoor and outdoor; must travel throughout facility while using stairs, ladders, elevated platforms, and elevators
• Must be able to maintain SCBA…