Shift Supervisor - Combined Cycle Expert

Combined Cycle Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Power Island)

Pointe Celeste, LA

• Must maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential ( TWIC ) card.
• Unable to provide Sponsorship.
• Combined Cycle Expertise is required AND must be detailed on your resume; Commissioning experience highly preferred

The Shift Supervisor is the focal point, on a shift basis, for the coordination and supervision of all activities involving the safe and effective operation of the Power Island and is responsible for working with other Supervisors, Managers and Directors within the Operations & Maintenance departments to maximize LNG production .

Responsibilities :

Drive a proactive approach to safe plant operations , keeping alert for unsafe practices and conditions and ensuring corrective actions taken.

Ensure facility operates within all permit requirements.

Ensure that systems are in place and operable for effective emergency response and be responsible for first line incident control.

Ensure all safety and environmental documentation is completed in a professional and timely manner.

• Assist with the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and initial operation of the Power Island. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning and start-up team with the EPC contractor.
• Ensure economic and operational efficiency of the plant , ensure the shift understands the plant business strategy and budget, and manages resources (staff and materials) within operational requirements and budgetary constraints with focus on Power Island reliability and performance.
• Oversee execution of production plan , communicating goals and deviations as necessary, coordinate with other departments on behalf of the operations team, coordinate internal information sharing such as shift change and shift logs.
• Maintain efficiency and reliability targets to ensure maximum LNG production . Ensure all quality specifications are met and develop methods and procedures to increase operating efficiency.
• Ensure the plant operates within the operating envelope, ensure proper transfer of ownership of equipment between Operations and Maintenance, and determine and prioritize maintenance requirements including writing and management of associated work orders.
• Provide technical support to problem solving activities during the shift and ensure reliability issues are identified and properly communicated to the appropriate department.
• Supervise the activities of all shift operators ; develop individual performance improvement plans with operators and formal training and development requirements.
• Provide informal mentoring and instruction , conduct annual performance reviews , and hold individuals accountable for performance and behavior.
• Participate in daily strategy planning with Production management and work to overcome the limitations and deficiencies to assure targets are met.
• Serve as Incident Commander and perform emergency management duties outside of normal working hours.
• Participate in various reviews during the Engineering and Design Phases , such as HAZOPs, 3D model, P&ID, and siting reviews.
• Participate in and / or lead the Operating procedure and manual development process and development of Operations training program .

Once completed, a key aspect of this program will be to act as a mentor by providing the trainee with meaningful job assignments, on the job training, and progress monitoring.

Support additional duties as required

Qualifications :

• PTEC / CCOT qualification in an electrical generation field of study preferred, or relevant power industry experience.
• 10+ years experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or Independent Power Producer (IPP ) industries.
• 5+ years as a supervisor in operations of CCGTs (preferably GE 7EA and A200 STG configurations - Additional CC configurations and Air-Cooled Condensers ( ACCs ) experience a plus.)
• Commissioning, startup and operations in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or Independent Power Producer (IPP) facility along with internal electrical distribution systems experience desired.

Skills :

• Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required.
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to operate and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.
• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers whom are all responsible for ensuring operational excellence.
• Organization and planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines .
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.