Technician Lead - Operations

** Technician Lead - Operations
**** Position Overview
** Lead Control Room Operator who oversees, monitors, and operatescontrols in the centralized control room of the Power Plant to control the loading and operation of generating units and associated equipment.

Observes operating parameters of equipment and assures that optimumoperating conditions are maintained. Assists with planning and coordination of work. Reviews and approves time worked of team members.

Handles the most complex technical problems. Acts on behalf of Shift Supervisor during his/her absence. This position must obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to work at the level of Control Room Operator for the Coal, Combined-Cycle, and Simple-Cycle Units.
** Essential job functions include, but are not limitedto:
*** Assists with planning and coordination of work for operating  multiple generating units at GREC.
* Leverages expert knowledge to solve the most complex problems or  issues.
* Makes a variety of decisions, guided by policies and procedures,  which impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the units and  team.
* Observes, records, and evaluates system conditions, maintains,  and reviews operational reporting logs and keeps management fully  informed of unusual conditions.
* Takes corrective action and/or initiates requests for equipment  repair.
* Conducts trend analysis of plant/equipment conditions and  communicates findings to management and the operating teams.
* Ensures plant operating conditions remain compliant with company  policies & procedures, and applicable permits and  regulations.
* Actively participates in Root Cause Investigations for  Incidents/Accidents, Near Miss, Off Normal, and unusual events.
* Typically operates the plant(s) from the Control Room and may  also operate the Auxiliaries in the field, as needed, without  supervision.
* May assume duties as an acting Operations Supervisor, as  required.
* Regularly reviews the shift schedule and ensures staffing of  shift crews are adequately maintained to operate the plant(s).
* Regularly communicates and engages operators on plant status,  operational directives, policies, procedures, and safety  updates/changes, and keeps management informed of unusual  conditions.
* Monitors, operates, and checks equipment.
* Proactively engages as the point of contact for the training and  mentoring of less experienced team members.
* Identifies abnormal equipment operations.
* Monitors, analyzes, and performs boiler and cooling water  chemistry tests.
* Utilizes CMMS system for equipment history and verification of  work performed.
* Creates/approves templates and executes clearance  procedures.
* Follows all safety and environmental rules and  regulations.
* Repairs, inspects, and maintains boiler and boiler auxiliaries,  turbine/generator auxiliaries, also fuel supply equipment and  auxiliaries, if applicable.
* Performs general craft tasks, operates various industrial  equipment, and uses power hand tools.
* Reads and interprets drawings and prints.
* Works with other craft and plant personnel as required.
* Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase  efficiency.
** Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:
*** Demonstrative excellent oral and written communication  skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Lock out tag out (LOTO) and proficiency  in all plant systems.
* Demonstrated strong ability to comply with safety policies and  seen as a leader in safety.
* Demonstrated knowledge of auxiliary plant, equipment, systems,  and processes.
* Demonstrated ability to acquire full understanding of plant  operation via the Turbine Control HMI and/or Plant DCS.
* Proficiently use Maximo including work order creation and work  order management.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in speech and  writing.
* Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally  with team members, leaders, and customers.
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant problems  effectively.
* Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with company  policies and operating procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to understand plant  systems/processes.
* Demonstrated ability to use common…