Supervisor, Power Generation - Operations

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community and become part of the dynamic energy industry!

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Do you want to be part of a company culture founded on safety, teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?

Do you want the opportunity to grow yourself in your current job and beyond?

Do you want to live in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, with beautiful landscapes all around and a city immersed in culture and diversity?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, read on. We want to know of your interest. You are not just a number, you are a possible team member! Our culture is at the heart of our success and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of Supervisor, Power Generation Operations to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.

• Supervise and direct staff to operate fossil fuel fired units in a safe, efficient, and economical manner consistent with company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Identify and implement alternative plans and actions in response to changing market/load demands and operating conditions with consideration of economics, safety, and equipment.
• Assure generating units are operated within design parameters to meet load requirements.
• Coordinate daily, preventative, and emergent maintenance tasks across multiple departments and functions.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid drivers license in good standing
• Minimum of 6 years of journeyman level experience in Power Plant Operations or equivalent operating experience in a related field
• Requires the ability to pass background check for Critical Infrastructure Protection access
• Willingness to work a rotating shift work schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

To supervise shift operating personnel supporting the daily operations, of all Tucson Power Production plant sites, in the performance of their duties as necessary to generate electrical energy in a safe, environmentally compliant, efficient and reliable manner.

• Authorized and is responsible to hire, promote, assign, and direct staff.
  
  Supervises employees and monitors activities; including safety, prioritizing workflow allocation, staffing/scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Provides direction to employees; resolves technical questions and employee relation issues to provide accurate and consistent direction and interpretations.
  
  Completes employee performance reviews and provides feedback to employees during mid-cycle updates; provides direction to employees; monitors workflow to minimize backlog and customer complaints.
• Applies knowledge of assigned area and overall plant processes to safely resolve maintenance and operations problems.
• Reviews area operations to identify processes/procedures/operations improvements.
  
  Resolves problems considering time, equipment and tools/materials costs.
• Recognizes and anticipates employee training needs to ensure that all team employees have skills necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of the job.
• Provides assessment of employee training needs; recommends training plan and ensures employees obtain appropriate training, as identified.
  
  Also, facilitates the signing off of qualification books for union employees.
• Monitors the economic operations of all equipment and takes corrective action as necessary to maintain optimum efficiency. Coordinates and interfaces with other Power Generation sections to ensure maintenance and operations activities are scheduled effectively.
• Ensures Unit performs within pre-determined regulatory and design parameters.
• Assures the execution of dispatching directives regarding generation limits and switching procedures.
• Supports the loads/requirements of the system and performs required switching safely and accurately.
• Administers the Protective Clearance Procedure (LOTO).
• Oversees and directs all plant activities, including maintenance functions, at times when other supervisory personnel are not on duty.
• Identifies viable alternatives and plans activities to limit time delays, equipment downtime and load reduction.
  
  Demonstrates knowledge of plant processes by considering potential impact of all activities.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate records and recordkeeping systems.
  
  Manages group budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintains…