Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Description

Atlantica is a Sustainable Infrastructure company that manages renewable energy and other power and water assets.

This position is located in Gila Bend, Arizona at Solana Generating Station.  Open to US Residents only.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Job Summary  

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities conducted at a utility scale solar thermal power plant. This person provides first-line supervision for assigned maintenance personnel covering multiple crafts, which includes mechanics, welders &  insulator/scaffold builders, who provide 24-hour, 7-day-per-week coverage. Incumbents work a standard business week (Monday through Friday) and extended periods as required.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

• Ensure that all work is completed in a safe manner – the safety of our employees and stakeholders is valued above everything else. 
• Assures the consistent application of, and compliance with, company policies, administrative, maintenance and safety procedures, related accepted practices, and standing orders.
• Determines or recommends actions or work techniques to achieve plant equipment repair or maintenance, or to improve the quality or cost effectiveness of such repairs or maintenance.
• Determines or recommends types of materials, supplies, equipment, and tools to affect repairs, maintain, or improve the quality or cost-effectiveness of or on plant equipment.
• Develops and assures the accuracy of work order activity reports and other required reporting.
• Coordinates or arranges the delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, tools, or subcontract services necessary to support ongoing mechanical maintenance work.
• Distributes work to and assures the productivity of assigned personnel.
• Works with the planning group to plan short and midterm work plans by reviewing workorders for completeness and priority.
• Works with long term planning in the design of work plans for major projects and outages.
• Oversees the performance of major mechanical projects at the site, including outages. 
• Sets shift and coverage schedules of assigned personnel and utilizes the skillset of your team to maximize efficiency while moderating overtime.
• Maintains employee contact sheets and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel. 
• Implements and maintains "on-shift" training and recommends advancement, promotion or other changes of status of assigned personnel.
• Initiates and carries out disciplinary actions as necessary for assigned personnel.
• Interviews and recommends the selection of potential candidates for filling open assigned Maintenance positions.
• Assists with emergency maintenance work as necessary.
• Assures that assigned maintenance shop and other work areas are kept clean, orderly, and organized.
• Assures that assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles are clean, organized, and in good working order.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 6% company match
• Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Programs

Requirements

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Prerequisites  

• High School education or equivalent. 
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office).
• Excel proficiency is required. 
• Past experience using a CMMS, preferably SAP.
• Familiarity with cycling power plant or industrial process operations. 
• Journeyman skillset with the maintenance and repair of one or more of the following, as it pertains to an operating power plant:
• Rotating equipment, such as pumps, fans etc…
• Valves and mechanical actuators.
• Installation and repair of piping, vessels and structures. 
• Knowledge of welding and inspection codes.
• Proven leadership abilities, including effective oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a craftsman in an industrial environment, preferably a power generation facility.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a supervisory capacity in a power plant or industrial environment. 
• Must possess and maintain a current Arizona driver's license.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions with limited supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• An excellent working knowledge of power plant mechanical equipment and a basic understanding of instrumentation and controls.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use logical and divergent reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to read, interpret and retrieve information from engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with others.
• Ability to train Maintenance personnel.

  ASI Operations is an equal employment opportunity employer.