Operations Shift Supervisor

The Operations shift supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and economic operation of NYPA assets contained at the assigned site(s). While on an assigned shift, they manage the responsibility of the Operations Department consistent with the policies, procedures and overall objectives of the Authority and all regulatory agencies. During off-shifts, they are the senior management representative on site and, as required, may temporarily assume the role of the Operations Manager to deal with emergent plant conditions. The shift supervisor provides managerial oversight and leadership during the off-shifts, assigns maintenance and support personnel in response to issues/concerns, provides an active interface to other departments and facilities and makes proper notification for equipment problems and other incidents.

• Provide direct first line supervision of operations personnel to ensure work assignments are satisfactorily and appropriately accomplished to maintain operations within permitted limits for air, water and emissions.
• Foster teamwork and cooperation within Operations department and between Operations, Management, Contractors and support staff.
• Ensure equipment is operated properly and identify, recommend and institute new operating procedures and processes.
• Remain current on operating procedures to recognize and respond to urgent and emergent situations. Take action necessary to ensure plant and employee safety and carryout steps necessary to return the operating system to normal. Make all required notifications during an event.
• Create a safe job atmosphere – designated point of contact to resolve any issues that might come up.
• Actively promote, support and participate in all NYPA safety programs. Provide safety leadership and act as a safety and environmental resource on all shifts.
• Supervise daily inspections of the facility.
• Lead or oversee and manage the response to all abnormal conditions. Provide technical leadership to the operators including initial analysis of disturbances and forced outages. Begin initial incident investigations and assist with formal reports.
• Ensure plant operators respond to ECC reliability requests and meet generation schedules.
• Assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures including Clearance and Protection Procedure, line orders, bulletins and memorandums.
• Review all clearance requests and switching orders to ensure correctness. Assist operators with complicated switching procedures and conduct clearance and switching audits.
• Coordinate with maintenance program to identify defective equipment and submit work requests, assign priority level to corrective maintenance work. Coordinate planning, scheduling and testing with project managers to expedite return-to-service of critical equipment.
• Plan and execute planned and forced outage work.
• Perform return to service equipment inspections after major overhauls or installation of new equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training exercises to operators and maintain records of training.
• Perform other assignments and duties as necessary to improve results such as increased reliability, increased revenue or decreased cost for NYPA.
• Identify and take action to address disciplinary matters related to operations staff.
• Write clear and concise logs.
• Write clear, concise and comprehensive Root Causes of equipment failures.

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze and react quickly to complex, severe and unexpected plant events in order to maintain production and prevent injury to personnel, damage to equipment, or violations of environmental regulations.
• Ability to lead groups and influence others.
• Ability to organize and present budgetary requirements.
• Understanding of boiler chemistry and its relationship to proper operation of heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and the associated effects on the steam turbine and other plant equipment. Must understand the corrective actions required for keeping chemistry balanced and accurate.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuit troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Required practical and theoretical knowledge of combined cycle power plants and equipment.
• Requires good computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with Maximo, SAP and experience with digital control systems and programmable logic controllers.
• Ability to identify, logically analyze and generate solutions to complex technical and operational problems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. Establish daily work priorities, planning assignments, allocating resources, organizing and managing work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to deliver various presentations and critical material to NYPA senior management and applicable personnel from outside agencies as well as clearly deliver instructions to operators.
• Knowledge of power plant operating and regulatory policies and procedures – NYPA experience a plus.
• Understanding of interface with electric grid and requirements of NYISO.
• Self-motivated and proactive to remain informed of changes in equipment, policies and personnel.

Required Experience

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or 5 years of experience as a senior operator, or bachelor’s degree in related field of work.
• Minimum 10 years of utility experience with working knowledge of power plant operations, combined cycle strongly preferred.
• NYC High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers License and NYC Refrigeration License are desirable.
• NERC Certification must be obtained within 2 years.
• Minimum 10 years working with high voltage breakers (480V-4160V) and switchgear operations (13.8KV-138KV).
• Prior experience supervising a workforce in the related field required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to access all areas of the plant and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to climb and work at high elevations.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work while wearing a respirator.
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to lift/move objects weighing in excess of 40lbs.