Operations and Maintenance Supervisor

Northwestern Energy•Aberdeen, SD

98d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is under the general direction of the SD Production Superintendent, and performs leadership duties that will ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the South Dakota generation assets. Performs all duties in compliance with plant policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to operations, safety, conduct, and housekeeping. Protects the generation assets in machinery, equipment and facilities by exercising care, skill and knowledge.

Requirements

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
Must possess 5+ years of power plant or similar experience
Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining dual-fuel combustion turbines and reciprocating internal combustion engines, with preference given to candidates familiar with Solar, Caterpillar, and Mitsubishi equipment.
Must possess at least 2 years' experience supervising represented technical, supervisory and administrative personnel
Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record

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Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate the workforce while maintaining collaboration, accountability, and performance standards

Responsibilities

Oversees the monitoring, inspection, and control of all power production, auxiliary and facility equipment to ensure safe, legal, continuous and efficient operation.
Ensures that plant emissions and effluents are within limits.
Takes action necessary to prevent any safety violations, environmental excursions, or production loss.
Reports discrepancies in operation and/or conditions in a timely manner
Provides general directions to subordinate classifications
Directs operations and maintenance staff in the inspection, repair, and operation of the SD generation assets.
Assist in the training and development of Operations and Maintenance Staff
Performs assigned tasks in the qualification program for the Plant Staff
Relieves Plant Operators, when required, in times of personnel shortage or Emergency Operations
On limited basis, performs hands-on operational maintenance repairs, where necessary, and assists others making repairs to all equipment
Generates maintenance work order requests and purchases requisition requests. Is familiar with SAP
Assists SD Superintendent in development and monitoring of plant budgets, operating plan, and development of technicians.
Performs other duties as assigned by the SD Superintendent
Continually develops knowledge of the Plant and power plants in general
Provides hands-on leading-edge approaches to the facility's safety, health and training program
Assists the Compliance Coordinator with the Environmental QA/QC program and compliance with all environmental regulatory requirements
Prepare and submit required reports
Oversee the daily upkeep of necessary plant logs and records
Oversees the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program and database, including Red Tag Pro administration.
Responsible for inventory management and procurement
Maintain the plant Operations Manuals and assure that operating policies and procedures are kept up-to-date
Must be able to work extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load, and plant conditions
Perform individual lifts and manipulate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
"On call" status will periodically be required
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.