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Pelican Power Holdings / Big Cajun II Management Company
Power Plant Supervisor - Shift Operations
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A Production Plant Supervisor oversees operations and employees in a production plant. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs. May supervise and direct the purchasing and stores functions as directed. May coordinate technical training programs and documentation. Directs and coaches plant supervision.
$77,963 / year median in Louisiana
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Pelican Power Holdings is responsible for the management and operations of multiple power generation assets located north and west of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are currently hiring for a Supervisor - Shift Operations for the Big Cajun II plant in New Roads, Louisiana. Job Summary The Supervisor - Shift Operations shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily plant operations and maintenance performed by the operations group while on shift. Responsible for training, directing, and coordinating plant personnel, administering and overseeing adherence to plant safety, operation, maintenance, and administrative programs and procedures. Responsibilities Understands and adheres to all plant safety guidelines and procedures. Strives to maintain an injury free environment. Oversees the plant process and electrical distribution through plant distributive control system (DCS) and other process control devices. Monitors the operation and performance of the facility while on shift. Takes appropriate action when necessary to ensure compliance of safety, efficiency, environmental and administrative guidelines. Assists in scheduling daily maintenance actions, plant configuration changes and varying power generation levels. Oversees boiler and cooling water quality testing and makes corrections to the process as necessary. Chemical handling is required. Identifies problems with plant equipment and clearly communicates the conditions associated with these problems to the plant maintenance group. Oversees the performance of plant personnel performing required daily operations activities. Directs the activities of plant operators as necessary to support the overall plant operation. Assist in budget planning and control. Participates in plant training and qualification program. Becomes Systems Expert in several areas of plant operations and develops and maintains procedures for those areas and serves as resources to others. Coordinates Lock out Tag Out Operates equipment as needed Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 3 years of power plant experience; previous experience with coal units preferred. 3 years of I&C plant experience Must be able to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations. Demonstrate skills in the use of tools, test equipment and calibration appliances. Strong mechanical aptitude, basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics. Knowledge of distributed control and electrical distribution, turbine, generators, boilers, water treatment and auxiliary equipment. Knowledge of the kinds and types of equipment installed derived through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training performed in the manufacturer's factory and/or at the jobsite