Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor

Reporting to the Power Plant Operations Manager, the Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation of the power plant on designated shift. They will direct employees to safely operate plant boilers, plant turbine, and associated equipment. The incumbent will additionally complete the following tasks:

• Performs boiler water analysis.
• Ensures that plant emission standards are maintained within specified parameters.
• Ensures that employees adhere to all relevant safety standards.
• Ensures all shift duties, including records and housekeeping, are performed in a timely manner.
• As necessary, may perform plant operator duties and operate equipment if plant conditions dictate.

Required Qualifications

• Considerable previous power plant and/or boiler experience.
• Strong mechanical experience with ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Experience performing and interpreting water analysis and softener regeneration procedures.
• American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Power Plant 1st class license (PO1) or equivalent, or must be able to obtain within 36 months of employment into position.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others.
• Strong decision making ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and receive and execute instructions form the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to key and record data.
• Ability to operate bucket loader.
• Ability to operate coal storage and delivery systems.
• Ability to work shift work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Steam turbine operation experience.
• American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Power Plant 1st class license (PO1) or higher.
• Previous experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or computerized work order system, such as HokieServ.
• Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, schematics, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Starting at $60,000; commensurate with experience

Review Date

August 30, 2024; open until filled

Additional Information

• Work schedule may be 5 days on, 2 days off or 10 days on, 4 days off.
• Though work is performed primarily indoors, must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Occasional use/wearing of a respirator may be required.
• Must be available twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week to provide support during planned events or emergency situations (such as inclement weather) to include being physically on site if deemed necessary.
• Respond to emergency callbacks for service on a rotating basis.
• Must wear employer provided uniforms as instructed by supervisor.
• This position will require annual physical examination as part of health assurance program.
• This position meets the criteria for issuance of a mobile communication device (such as radio, cellphone, Ipad, Ipod, pager, etc.). Devices issued are the responsibility of the employee and are to be returned in satisfactory condition upon separation of employment. Devices are to be used according to supervisor instruction and according to relevant policies.
• Rotational carrying of pager for on-call duty.

Unable to sponsor employment visas.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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Advertised: August 19, 2024
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