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USG Corporation
Cogen Supervisor
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What they do
A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.
$57,726 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Function:
Responsible for the daily operation of the cogeneration plant, supervision of the four (4) cogen operators, and oversight of the plant's fire protection systems. Cogeneration provides high pressure steam and power for the daily operation of a paper machine. Equipment includes two Solar turbines, two heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), a hot process softener, and two sets of filters.Basic Requirements:
Safety- Understand and observe all plant safety rules.
- Ensure the compliance of all cogen operators with plant safety rules.
- Must be able to perform this job safely and actively participate in all safety programs. Understand your surroundings and the potential dangers within your work areas. Operations
- Perform duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
- Cogeneration employees will occasionally have to work overtime.
Job Procedures and Requirements:
- Must be able to perform this job safely. Understand your surroundings and the potential dangers within your work areas.
- Maintain safe working conditions for all power house employees and ensure their compliance with Plant Safety Programs.
Coordination of Fire Protection Activities:
- Weekly fire pump inspections.
- Monthly fire extinguisher, fire hose, fire line, and valve inspections.
- Monthly flammable cabinet inspections.
- Working with contractors to fix fire line leaks and repair fire detection equipment.
Supervision of Cogeneration Employees:
- Vacation scheduling and timecard approvals.
- Ongoing operator training.
- Daily review of water testing results.
- Aid in communication of ongoing mill activity to cogen operators.
- Make recommendations regarding discipline, accessions, terminations, promotions, and transfers.
- Operation of the
Cogeneration Facility:
- Scheduling of regular equipment maintenance during mill planned shutdowns using existing mill RPM systems and standards.
- Basic coordination and communication with the on-site Solar Representative.
- Filling in as needed for operators in emergency situations.
- Working with other mill personnel to align needs and schedules.
- Maintenance of cogen Lockout/Tagout (LOTOs) and Visual Work Inspections (VWIs).
- Basic knowledge of cogen environmental compliance including CEMS. Qualifications
- Must possess a Power Engineer's License.
- Be able to perform the essential physical requirements necessary for this position.
- Demonstrate ability to safely operate a Fork Truck. A valid Driver's license is required.
- Promotes, maintains, and enforces safety to promote an accident-free operation.
- Self-starter and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
- No significant performance/ attendance infractions within the last 36 months.
- Must be able to perform all tasks required in the subsequent positions.