What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Superintendent position at Career Opportunities?
- Implement good housekeeping standards (Such as 5S program and housekeeping audits) and corrective actions to eliminate hazardous and unsafe conditions in the plant
- Ensures Environmental Compliance for Utilities.
- Ensure that accurate month-end utility readings are taken and complete end of the month report of utility usage factors for KNA plants.
- Develop work plans for scheduled shutdowns to minimize plant downtime.
- Follow through utilities operations daily to make sure that the assignments given to the Utility Operators are complete.
- Challenge the process focusing on continuous improvements and cost savings
- Coordinate with maintenance to keep preventive maintenance on all equipment up to date
- Implement cost down projects.
- Follow and promote company Safety Policies
- Inspect, report and facilitate repair to unit equipment
- During abnormal equipment operation, advise the Director of Site Utilities on whether or not immediate shutdown of equipment is required
- Make suggestions and recommendations to Director of Site Utilities on ideas to improve plant processes
- Ensure Utilities Technicians are properly trained to operate the process equipment per procedures.
- Inform utilities operators and lead tech of new projects and MOC’s implemented in the plant and receive feedback for process improvement
- Ensure that process and equipment log sheets, check sheets, and other paperwork are thoroughly completed in a timely manner
- Hold Safety Meetings routinely with Utilities operators
- Improve existing standard operating procedures and write new procedures when assigned.
- Inspect the operating conditions of the plant and review trends to ensure that operating targets are maintained
- Interact with vendors and follow up across KNA units to ensure proper water treatment is provided
- Manage chemical inventory of raw materials for water treatment program
- Participate in PSSR’s performed in Utilities and coordinate implementation of MOC’s and Capital projects as needed for Utilities plant
- Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:
- Emotional Empathy
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
