Facility Operations Specialist

Position Summary

This is a skilled technical position reporting to the Director,  & #2 Operations and assisting the Facility Operation Managers in administering the terms and conditions of the agreements between the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) and the Operator of Renewable Energy Facilities (currently  and/or ) and a metals recovery facility. The responsibilities for this position encompass, but not limited to, data collection, report generation, technical operational functions including, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on all aspects of operational performance and facility maintenance including safety, contract performance, condition of the facility and equipment, and environmental compliance.

The position will also require coordination of the facility operations with all the SWA departments. Flexible work schedule may be required depending on the needs of SWA and the Operator for  and . This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.

• Assist Facility Operation Managers and other SWA staff as applicable in preparing reports on the performance of the Operator with regard to safety, Operations and Maintenance Agreement performance, condition of the facility and equipment, and environmental compliance.
• Collect, prepare and present detailed reports on the maintenance, safety, contract performance, conditions of waste energy facilities and equipment including electrical, mechanical, safety, structural and environmental compliance of facilities.
• Perform onsite inspections, audits, and review of facilities conditions and operation and observations of plant equipment for proper functionality.
• Provide onsite supervision of periodic equipment calibration and testing.
• Review documentation prepared by the Operator including but not limited to shift logs, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports to verify database entries, and ensure correct recordkeeping.
• Coordinate with the Operator for the management of the plant’s repair punch list.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual SWA operating budgets for the REFs.
• Update various spreadsheets tracking plant performance, ash production, electrical sales and others.
• Coordinate the activities of the Consulting Engineer in providing all requested services including but not limited to performance reports, inspections and technical analyses.
• Attend insurance company inspections and review all inspection reports. Assist Facility Operation Managers with tracking of projects to address insurer’s recommendations.
• Attend and keep notes at weekly operations meetings for both facilities.
• Review/analyze plant operating and performance data. Develop and update facility performance metrics as requested.
• Review, import and export electrical power data/figures for compliance with FPL Sales Agreements and the Interconnection Agreement and transmit to the Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Information Administration (EIA).
• Assist with contract administration for metals recovery including ferrous and non-ferrous mass balances, coordination efforts, and financial reconciliation process.
• Maintain records of current drawings, specifications, modifications, and correspondence relating to the facility.
• Work closely with the Director,  & #2, Operations and/or Project Engineers in future projects associated with the Renewable Energy Facilities.
• Perform all other job related duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of power plant fundamentals.
• Ability to perform onsite inspections of renewable energy plants and metals recovery facilities.
• Ability to make visual observations and perform onsite inspection facilities and major equipment for proper operation.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical details of…