Job Description
Brief Description General James M. Gavin Power Plant is a 2,600-megawatt supercritical coal-fired power station in the village of Cheshire, Ohio, United States. It is majority owned by Energy Capital Partners and a minor stake is held by Javelin Global Commodities. The Maintenance Supervisor directs and supervises employees and contractors maintaining and repairing equipment to achieve efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the plant. Participate in work planning and scheduling activities. Take a collaborative approach to problem solving and use coaching and feedback to drive continuous improvement. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Supervise, coordinate, plan, direct, and/or organize plant activities including installation, overhaul, alteration, maintenance, and repairs of electrical and mechanical equipment, instruments, controls, or buildings, including capital improvements and various preventative maintenance programs. The maintenance supervisor participates in weekly work schedule meetings and develops the week’s prioritized schedule for assigned contract partners and in house maintenance crews. The schedule will include planning for contracting services and outages. Conduct thorough job briefs using 3-way communication and a strong focus on hazard identification and elimination. Maintain and ensure safe working conditions, use of proper tools and equipment, and protective clothing & devices. Check and maintain assigned housekeeping areas. Conduct debriefs with employees to ascertain job status and seek feedback (parts used/needed, roadblocks, housekeeping issues, improvement ideas). Actively seek ways to improve productivity and eliminate waste. Investigate abnormal operating conditions, equipment failures, equipment design issues, operating and maintenance problems. Identify and analyze root causes and drive continuous improvement with crew members and others through waste elimination and implementation of ideas. Share contractor coordination duties amongst other supervisors and coordinators. Assist with developing work scope for contractor bids and contracts, requesting contractor quotes and contract requests, tracking budgets, and working with accounting on actual cost of jobs as needed. Assist with providing input to annual budget and monthly forecasts. Assist in the development of long- and short-range plans for maintenance, capital improvement, availability, and safety. Participate in On Call rotation. Work fair share of exempt overtime which at times may include weekend or night shift coverage for urgent jobs or startup support. Supervise all work activities in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company. Attend monthly safety meetings. Participate in accident investigations and the use of root cause analysis or other methods to maintain a safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Associate degree from an accredited university or college and 5 years power plant or industrial experience; or 8 years related worked experience. Detailed working knowledge of the overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment, and processes. Other Desirable Skills Commitment to safety and a willingness to communicate on unsafe acts and conditions when discovered. Analytical skills and the ability to develop solutions to problems, along with a strong background in project management and execution including planning and scheduling. Interpersonal, communications, and leadership skills to coordinate and accomplish objectives through collaboration with other involved company personnel, team members, technicians, contractors, vendors, etc. Computer Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint); Experience with OSisoft (PI), Work Management systems (such as Asset Suite and PaSTA). Summary Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements. CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer spon