Power Plant Operations Supervisor

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Posted: 17-Mar-24

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 276642

Vacancy ID: P018823

Position Summary/Description:

This position supervises a crew of 9 in the operations of all plant components, equipment and systems in very complex steam and electric generating facilities at the Cogeneration Facility, Manning Drive Steam Plant (MDSP), and Landfill Gas Generator. The position requires very high-level power plant operating skills. As a management position, it works independently or with minimal instruction, makes operational decisions and provides guidance to the staff in the operation of the above facilities. The position is responsible for operating the facilities in a safe and reliable manner, and to remain in compliance with all local, state, and federal permits and regulations. 
Position is the primary point of contact for all onsite maintenance activities, neighbor queries, and interfacing with other Energy Services/University departments in the operations of the facilities to meet campus steam and electricity demands. Position works together with Operations Superintendent to ensure adequate staffing. This includes recruitment, performance plans and evaluations. The position is responsible for training inexperienced operators, review and revise system descriptions, operational procedures, guidelines, and checklists. The above facilities operate 24/7-365 days. During non-business hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) this position is responsible for the security of these facilities.
This includes nights, weekends and holidays. It is expected to cover absences both planned and unplanned when necessary. (Examples include: vacations, sick leave, staffing vacancies and/or shortages, etc.)
This position is an Adverse Weather (snow, sleet, tornado), Emergency Duty and Communicable Disease Mandatory On-site Primary (pandemic) position. This requires this position to report to work and/or remain at work at the direction of management.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency and four years of experience in applicable Utility operations, of which one year is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).

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