Shift Supervisor

Job description

Position Purpose: The Shift Lead will ensure the safe, reliable, and cost effective operations of an energy center while serving as the lead operator of an assigned shift. Responsibility also includes overseeing the continuous operation, maintenance and repairs of reciprocating engines, generators, and auxiliary equipment. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: • Responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of an energy center consisting of reciprocating engine generators, battery energy storage systems (BESSs) and auxiliary equipment while interfacing with DCS systems. • Lead and direct operators on assigned shift in engine generator and BESS operations. • Maintain shift operating logs and records. • Perform regular equipment rounds, taking critical readings from pressure gauges, temperature indicators, meters and other instruments. • Routinely follow safe working practices and maintain environmental awareness identifying hazards and taking corrective action as approved. • Assist in the development of standard operational procedures as assigned. • Recommend plant betterment items to improve overall plant efficiency, reliability, and safety. Education/Experience/Background: • High school diploma or GED equivalent. • 5+ years’ experience in operating power systems. • Experience in monitoring and operating power systems through DCS systems. • Experience as a Lead Operator or Control Room Operator in a power/utility plant, preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Knowledge of central utility power plants including distributed control system (DCS). • Able to work rotating shift assignment to support plant operations as assigned. • PC skills for information processing and management. Able to communicate efficiently with email, Microsoft Word & Excel. Required Certification/Licenses/Training: • Control Room Operation preferred. Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.