Operations Supervisor

Title: Operations Supervisor

Location: Rensselaer, NY

Pay: $140,000 Base – 15% Bonus – Straight Time Overtime - Relocation Assistance

Schedule: 12 Hour Rotating DuPont Schedule – 5 O’Clock In/Out Time

Why Work Here?
This position will lead up to 6 personnel on shift to support an industrial power generation and production facility in Rensselaer. The primary responsibilities will be with operations personnel but you could supervise maintenance including IC&E and Mechanical depending on the needs and the work being done. Candidates with leadership skills in a power generation, industrial, or naval environment are ideal that can prioritize safe, compliant, and efficient operations. This site primarily runs 24/7/365 and is a flagship facility in the area offering long term job stability. Our client has a nationwide portfolio and growth potential is offered at this station and others if you’re open to transferring and relocating.

Job Description:

• Provide oversight and training to assigned shift personnel in normal plant operations, operation during upset conditions, applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements, and plant startups and shutdowns.
• Write, review, and revise operating procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operational best practices.
• Oversee and provide functional direction to plant O&M personnel regarding plant operations, including startup and shutdown of main plant equipment and auxiliaries.
• Ensure that all site safety requirements and procedures are properly implemented and consistently observed. Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct periodic tours of the plant to inspect equipment, provide direction, supervision, and feedback to employees, and ensure adherence to safety rules and plant procedures.
• Report upset conditions or anomalies in plant status to the Operations Manager or Lead Shift Supervisor.
• Manage plant scheduling, manpower loading, and maintenance planning and execution.
• Perform emergency operations to maintain electric service and safeguard station equipment.
• Maintain the plant’s operating log and other records accurately and timely. Approve and issue equipment Lock-out/Tag-outs as required.
• Serve as the site representative after normal hours.
• Provide supervision and direction to Plant Operators, assisting in their orientation, training, and development.
• Assist the Operations Manager in department administration, power plant management, and provide advice and counsel to both Operations and Maintenance Managers regarding the technical and administrative conduct of shift operations.
• Become the lead system representative on assigned systems.
• Support the Administration, Engineering, and Maintenance departments.
• Complete other assigned tasks as required.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Associate degree in a technical field desirable.
• Proven track record as a Control Room Operator in a power plant or similar industrial setting, with expertise in monitoring and controlling plant operations, responding to alarms, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, including normal operations, upset conditions, and regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and provide functional direction to plant O&M personnel, including effective supervision of shift personnel and coordination with other plant employees.
• Experience in managing plant scheduling, manpower loading, and maintenance planning and execution to ensure efficient plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Strong commitment to safety with the ability to implement and enforce site safety requirements, identify hazards, and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Proficiency in writing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and operational best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to conduct plant tours, provide clear direction and feedback to employees, report plant status to management, and collaborate effectively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times