Shift Supervisor - Kahe

JOB FUNCTION :

Supervises and directs the operation of the power generating station to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective generation of electricity to meet system demands while complying with all applicable safety and environmental regulation and laws.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Directs and supervises the shift operating personnel (including performance appraisal, teamwork and self-directed workforce, two-way communication, training and development, safety, and discipline) at the generating plant during normal and abnormal operating conditions, starting, and shutting down units and equipment.
• Responsible for isolating of mechanical and electrical equipment for safety and maintenance repairs.
• Investigates, evaluates, and makes verbal reports and written work requests to locate and define malfunctioning equipment, controls, systems, and instruments.
• Coordinates and supports activities with system operations, maintenance, technical-personnel for operating, maintaining, testing, and overhauling the generating units.
• Maintains accurate and complete log of all events occurring on the station during shift concerning equipment or personnel.
• Enforces operating policies and procedures; administers shift and overtime schedules; coordinates and complete timecards.
• Ensures plant operations are in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
• Interacts with all employees and other internal and external supplies and customers in a positive, supportive, and collaborative manner, to ensure the fulfillment of Company strategic objectives.
• Supports two-way communications to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.
• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce to support quality initiatives and Company vision and values.
• Models behaviors consistent with Company values. Works with others to accomplish goals and objectives and maintain improvement in practices and procedures.
• Promotes teamwork, reinforces, and mentors subordinates in the application of improvement tools, techniques, and behaviors to expose and eliminate waste from daily work assignments.
• Effectively applies Daily Management System methods to continuously improve the safety, quality, speed, timeliness, and cost of all work processes within assigned span of control.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough working knowledge in the operation of generating units and systems, electrical system, operating policies, and operating emergency corrective procedures.
• Good working knowledge in the area of maintenance of the generating units and systems.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and / or mainframe systems and related software applications.
• Knowledge of the requirements for compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Completion of the ICE Generating Station Operator curriculum (or Company approved equivalent).
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement deployment system, principles, procedures, tools, and desired behaviors.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external customers both verbally and in written communication.
• Able to read, comprehend, and utilize technical publications such as manufacturer’s instruction manual, unit data books, blueprints, and piping and instrument diagrams.
• Supervisory / leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues.
• Troubleshooting skills to determine operating and maintenance problems with the units and equipment.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.

Experience Requirements

Several years (3-5) of operational experience as a control room operator or equivalent.

Role : Professional Supervisor

Number of Vacancies : 1