What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Supervisor position at Ohio Valley Electric Corporation?
Description
Assist the Shift Operating Engineer in the supervision and operation of centrally controlled generating units consisting of boilers, turbines, generators, transformers, pumps, condensers and related emissions control (FGD system & AOD system) equipment, auxiliary and accessory equipment; assure the safe and continuous, efficient and economical operation on a shift basis.
Expected to align personal goals with OVEC/IKEC Strategic Business Plan, it’s the Mission, Vision and Values, as well as its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.
Employees are expected to actively support the OVEC-IKEC Strategic Plan. Listed below are the five sections of the plan and a brief overview of each.
- Zero Harm
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Follow our Safety Guiding Principles
- All injuries are preventable
- All employees are responsible for preventing injuries
- Plan safety into your work
- Look out for one another
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Follow our Safety Guiding Principles
- Provider of Choice
- Commit to being a good steward of the environment and satisfy our environmental compliance obligations
- Be mindful of fiscal responsibilities
- Provide quality work for a reliable and efficient product
- Culture of Engagement
- Be positive and open to new ideas
- Be an active listener
- Be accountable for your position
- Operational Excellence
- Be an active participant in training sessions and meetings
- Be proficient at your job and know its role in how it impacts the company’s performance
- Actively pursue and/or provide training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others
- Continuous Improvement
- Continuously seek and embrace change
- Create solutions to problems
- Be engaged and take an active role in continuous improvement activities
Employees are expected to follow the content of the Gears for Success booklet, including embracing Our Values. The Gears for Success contains the following five “gears” and describes our cultural expectations at OVEC-IKEC.
- Vision
- Promote a safe, reliable and cost-effective culture
- Be a collaborative team player
- Understand what excellence looks like and strive to reach it
- Leadership
- Understand that everyone has a leadership role
- Cast a positive shadow
- Be professional and respectful of others in your behaviors and communications with others
- Employee Engagement
- Be coachable – accept coaching and feedback to improve not only your performance, but that of the entire team. Utilize the OVEC coaching model.
- Be self-motivated, adaptable, actively engaged and proactive
- Cooperate with others
- Accountability
- Be accountable – take pride, ownership and responsibility in the work that you do
- Be timely and punctual
- Be productive
- Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain a cross-functional, helping behavior
- Bring solutions to problems
- Relentlessly pursue improvement to our production processes
Employees are expected to follow the contents of the OVEC-IKEC Code of Business Conduct. The Code defines both the ethical and legal standards by which employees are expected to operate every day. It is the responsibility of each of us to maintain the highest level of personal integrity in all of our work efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a centrally controlled generating unit consisting of boilers, turbines, generators, transformers, pumps, condensers, emissions control equipment, including FGD and AOD systems, and related auxiliary and accessory equipment.
- Personally commit to following safe work practices and instruct those under his/her supervision to follow safe work practices.
- Develop efficient work practices that lead to improved unit/company reliability and costs.
- Perform necessary training and development, as directed, to improve the job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness in meeting established goals and objectives.
- Supervise, train, coach, and direct employees in the normal and emergency operation of generating units and associated equipment; provide consistent feedback on performance and expectations. Assure the units are operated in a safe, efficient manner consistent with Descriptive Articles, Operating Guides, Operating Procedures, equipment manuals, good operating practices, and other industry standards.
- Verify job performance of direct reports through Field Observations and provide timely coaching, utilizing the OVEC Coaching Model.
- Prepare clearance permits for plant operating equipment.
- Work with the Shift Operating Engineer and with System Operations Coordinator in placing equipment into service or removing equipment from service. Coordinate equipment outage requests with System Operations Coordinator.
- Provide recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of critical components to reduce plant EFOR, improve availability and maintain environmental compliance.
- At the start of an assigned shift, become acquainted with newly issued instructions, plant operating conditions, load schedules and related matters; assure that all assisting personnel concerned are advised.
- Perform a daily patrol of his/her assigned area (i.e., boiler, turbine, and associated equipment or FGD and associated equipment) to observe equipment operation and condition. Take corrective measures when deficiencies are discovered.
- Become acquainted, at the start of an assigned shift, with newly issued instructions, plant operating conditions, load schedules and related matters; assure that all assisting personnel concerned are advised.
- Patrol areas of assigned area(s) and equipment to observe equipment operation and condition. Take corrective measures when deficiencies are discovered.
- Oversee the performance of turbines, generators, transformers, emissions controls, and other auxiliary equipment according to plant and system conditions.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports; supervise the preparation and maintenance of records and reports; log activities on and about assigned areas.
- Assume the duties of the Shift Operating Engineer as assigned.
- Investigate causes of complaint and assist when necessary.
- Provide assistance to the EO with the investigation of equipment issue when needed.
- Actively support and encourage the Continuous Improvement process. Promote team buy-in and support team members with their ideas.
- Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures with regard to the development of plant equipment, its design and operation and consistently apply these to insure efficiency and economy in the operation of the department.
- Administer prescribed Company personnel policies and practices; make recommendations pertaining to hiring, classification, change of classification, rate change and discipline of department employees; carry out appropriate measures of corrective discipline with employees under his/her supervision.
- Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
- Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.
- Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Appropriate leadership and technical experience satisfactory to Company needs.
- State of Ohio Stationary Engineer's License (3rd class or better) preferred.
- Four years of Operations experience preferred.
The criteria listed below describes the minimum technical qualifications required for the internal employee advancement to the Operating Supervisor (OS) classifications.
- Completion of all requirements for the Equipment Operator (EO) job classification, including all practical demonstrations and knowledge assessments.
- State of Ohio Stationary Engineer’s License (3rd class or better).
- For employees with less than (5) years operations experience, completion of the following coursework or equivalent technical knowledge.
- Boiler Basic
- Boiler Chemistry for Operations.
- Turbine
- Achieve a passing score (typically, 80%) on a closed-book, verbal assessment for Unit and JBR start-up activates.
- Completion of (500) hours of step-up to the OS classification.
Benefits
As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
- Paid Days Off
- Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Pay
- Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
About Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.
Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.
Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.