Homer Electric Association, Inc.
Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Generation Dispatcher)
Homer Electric Association, Inc., Juneau, Alaska, United States
Power Plant Shift Supervisor (Generation Dispatcher)
Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to be searching for a
Power Plant Shift Supervisor/Generation Dispatcher
at our
Nikiski Facility . This is a rotating work schedule with one week on and one week off with alternating day shift one week and night shift the next work week. The week-long shift is divided into two work weeks. These are twelve (12) hour shifts that start on Wednesday through the following Tuesday. The successful candidate must recognize the responsibility of the cooperative to its members to provide continuity of service which may require working additional hours on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. Duties And Responsibilities This is a supervisory position with the responsibility of coordinating and adjusting crew schedules with other Power Plant Shift Supervisors to provide adequate coverage and manpower to perform power plant operation, maintenance, and generation dispatch functions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Responsible for providing training to Plant Operator/Rovers on plant systems. Including completing proficiency sign offs for Plant Operators and developing plant training materials and procedures. Composes correspondence, keeps records, and prepares materials related to work. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing work of the subordinate employees. This position includes primary Generation and Transmission Dispatching from the Nikiski Combined Cycle Plant facility and is responsible for complying with reliability and security standards. This includes preparing switching orders; coordinating and implementing energy schedules; forecasting system loads and fuel gas nominations in addition to other duties of a management/supervisory capacity. At times must work with or around consumers. Therefore, must provide a highly professional level of prompt, efficient, accurate, courteous, and reliable service in such a manner as to assure utmost service to the membership. Other duties as assigned by management. Education & Experience Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field. In lieu of degree requirement, an additional eight years of experience may replace the degree requirement. Five (5) years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation facilities or equivalent is required. Previous supervisory or management experience preferred. Previous Combined Cycle experience preferred. Required Licenses, Skills & Abilities Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license and maintain a good driving record. Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, including knowledge of plant components, computer and control systems and water treatment programs. Ability to lead others and to assimilate into the role and be accepted as a leader. Monitor track and assure timely completion of Safety Critical and Regulatory PM's and repair activities. Proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Ability to read schematics and drawings of the system and use this information to make decisions on dispatching power as needed. Must possess electrical utility technical knowledge of system operations, maintenance, and safety practices. Must possess Combustion and Steam Turbine operation and maintenance experience. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to anticipate, identify and resolve practical problems. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. HEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans/Disabled.
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Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We are excited to be searching for a
Power Plant Shift Supervisor/Generation Dispatcher
at our
Nikiski Facility . This is a rotating work schedule with one week on and one week off with alternating day shift one week and night shift the next work week. The week-long shift is divided into two work weeks. These are twelve (12) hour shifts that start on Wednesday through the following Tuesday. The successful candidate must recognize the responsibility of the cooperative to its members to provide continuity of service which may require working additional hours on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. Duties And Responsibilities This is a supervisory position with the responsibility of coordinating and adjusting crew schedules with other Power Plant Shift Supervisors to provide adequate coverage and manpower to perform power plant operation, maintenance, and generation dispatch functions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Responsible for providing training to Plant Operator/Rovers on plant systems. Including completing proficiency sign offs for Plant Operators and developing plant training materials and procedures. Composes correspondence, keeps records, and prepares materials related to work. Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing work of the subordinate employees. This position includes primary Generation and Transmission Dispatching from the Nikiski Combined Cycle Plant facility and is responsible for complying with reliability and security standards. This includes preparing switching orders; coordinating and implementing energy schedules; forecasting system loads and fuel gas nominations in addition to other duties of a management/supervisory capacity. At times must work with or around consumers. Therefore, must provide a highly professional level of prompt, efficient, accurate, courteous, and reliable service in such a manner as to assure utmost service to the membership. Other duties as assigned by management. Education & Experience Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field. In lieu of degree requirement, an additional eight years of experience may replace the degree requirement. Five (5) years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation facilities or equivalent is required. Previous supervisory or management experience preferred. Previous Combined Cycle experience preferred. Required Licenses, Skills & Abilities Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license and maintain a good driving record. Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, including knowledge of plant components, computer and control systems and water treatment programs. Ability to lead others and to assimilate into the role and be accepted as a leader. Monitor track and assure timely completion of Safety Critical and Regulatory PM's and repair activities. Proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Ability to read schematics and drawings of the system and use this information to make decisions on dispatching power as needed. Must possess electrical utility technical knowledge of system operations, maintenance, and safety practices. Must possess Combustion and Steam Turbine operation and maintenance experience. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to anticipate, identify and resolve practical problems. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. HEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans/Disabled.
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