Supervisor Maintenance - Electric Generation

Directs the plant maintenance activities to achieve a high level of equipment and unit availability to support system operations requirements. Realizes competitive production cost and high utilization of assets by employing effective maintenance strategies with emphasis on work force safety and productivity.

• Supervises a team of Operations and Maintenance Technicians in performing corrective and predictive maintenance on plant systems and equipment.

• Maintains a safe work environment. Inspects job sites and reviews maintenance procedures for hazards. Conducts pre-job safety briefs for all assigned work. Informs employees of safety rules and regulations and consistently enforces them.

• Maintain the team's ability to operate the facility by ensuring they get time in the control room and simulator.

• Places high priority on environmental equipment and systems of maintenance to ensure compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasizes the commitment to performing all work in compliance with environmental procedures with crafts and contractors.

• Coordinate with the Operations Superintendent, Engineering, and Plant Manager to develop effective repair strategies and maintenance schedules.

• Assign scheduled and emergency maintenance activities. Determines when additional resources, overtime, or contracted services are required.

• Administers the Employee Code of Conduct, and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Informs employees of work performance standards and expectations. Performs semi-annual employee performance reviews for applicable employees.

• Develop budget requests for plant equipment and systems maintenance and capital improvements. Submit initiatives that define the project's purpose, scope, estimated cost, and benefits. Follow through implementation of approved projects.

• Control and track department expenses to operate within budget. Forecast expenses on a Monthly basis.

• Assumes standby responsibilities on a rotating basis. Responds to emergency calls outside of his or her normal work schedule on a regular basis.

• Trains and evaluates employees in the proper use of tools, machinery, maintenance procedures and practices, and safe work practices.

• Assist operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions. Determine the appropriate maintenance scope and timing of repairs.

• High school diploma or GED

• 4+ years' experience in Maintenance or other related Engineering discipline obtained in Power Plant or similar industrial process or military service.

• Understand and are committed to maintaining safe work practices.

• Strong technical background and understanding of industrial equipment and systems and operations; previous power plant experience preferred.

• Ability to utilize predictive maintenance techniques such as thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound, and tribology.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance procedures and work practices.

• Able to effectively manage several projects at one time.

• Understanding the elements of the maintenance management process.

• Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.

• Familiar with other maintenance disciplines and understands the relationship between equipment, mechanical, electrical, and controls.

• Valid driver's license.

• Experience or formal training in Power Plant operating departments, project management, and maintenance management practices.

• Previous experience supervising represented employees

As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various…