Description

Job Summary: 

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned power plant and provides first-line supervision for assigned operations personnel who work shifts providing 24-hour, 7-day-per-week coverage.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determines or recommends actions necessary to achieve or improve plant production targets.
• Determines or recommends actions necessary to maintain or improve plant efficiency.
• Monitors, evaluates, and assures the accuracy of operating logs, plant performance and field status report generation, and other required reporting in SAP.
• Coordinates, accommodates, or directs the activity of maintenance personnel, subcontractors, consultants or others when within the power plant perimeter or when such activities affect plant operation. Assures strict adherence to LOTO procedures. 
• Directs the activity of assigned, on-duty personnel. 
• Sets shift and coverage schedules of assigned personnel.
• Maintains employee contact sheets and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel.
• Implements and maintains "on-shift" training and recommends advancement, promotion or other changes of status of assigned personnel.
• Initiates and carries out disciplinary actions as necessary for assigned personnel. 
• Interviews and recommends the selection of potential candidates for filling open assigned operations positions.
• Assures the consistent application of, and compliance with, company policies, administrative, operating, environmental and safety procedures, related accepted practices, and standing orders.
• Controls the usage of materials and supplies for plant operations and assigned personnel.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with power plant start-ups, shut-downs, normal and emergency plant operations or conditions as necessary.
• Assumes control of the power plant as necessary or in the event no qualified hourly personnel are reasonably available to perform the assignment.
• Performs Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties as necessary.
• Assures that control rooms and other assigned areas are kept clean, orderly, and organized.
• Assures that tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned to the unit are clean, organized, and in good working order.
• Understands and operates facility to maintain all compliance requirements. Notifies Supervisor/Manager if non-compliance occurs.
• Completes assigned training requirements.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions related to plant operations with limited supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• A good working knowledge of power plant equipment, instrumentation and controls, including routine maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and work with DCS and SAP.
• Ability to use logical and divergent reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to read, interpret and retrieve information from engineering drawings and technical manuals including, but not limited to PFA’s, PRID’s, equipment data sheets, etc. 
• Ability to learn, instruct and execute emergency response and firefighting techniques.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with others.
• Ability to train Operations personnel.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office. 

Requirements

Prerequisites:

High School education or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of Solar Thermal Electric (STE) power plant operations. Proven leadership abilities, including effective oral and written communication skills. Minimum of 4 years’ experience primarily working with steam generating power plant equipment, or equivalent training and/or experience. A minimum of 1 year experience in a Control Room Operator capacity, and 1 year experience in a supervisory capacity in a power plant or industrial environment. Must possess and maintain a current California driver license. 

Essential Functions of the Job:

The ability to speak, read and write in English. Ability to perform heavy physical work, occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force with assistance, 50 pounds of force on a frequent basis, and up to 20 pounds constantly, performing such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, crouching, standing, walking, running, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, sitting, and repetitive tasks. Ability to perform normal job functions, as well as, Emergency Response Team activities.