Supv Pwr Gen O&M (2nd Line)

Job Summary

DESC is seeking to fill a position for Supervisor - Power Generation Operations & Maintenance (2nd Line). The position will be located at the Columbia Energy Center (CEC) and will be responsible for Operations of a three-unit (2x1-592 MW) combined-cycle cogeneration plant in Gaston, SC.   

The following describes the Operations position at CEC:  

The primary responsibility is to lead a self-directed team in the operation, maintenance, and repair of station equipment and facilities. This position will:

• Monitor, check-up, coach, redirect, be an expert in all areas of plant operations and provide leadership in the implementation of policies, procedures, and work methods.
• Will ensure 24/7 coverage for plant operations
• Be responsible for hiring and development of training programs for operations personnel and water treatment personnel
• Ensure the station operates within company, local, state, and federal environmental policies, regulations, and procedures
• Be responsible for Lock-out Tag-out program for plant operations and maintenance.
• Will ensure the proper equipment is available and maintained.
• As a cogeneration facility, steam and demineralized water are provided to a host 24/7, 365 days a year from the HRSGs or three large auxiliary boilers. This position requires maintaining steam reliability to the host.
• Will be a leading contributor to plant safety culture, environmental compliance, and NERC compliance.
• The position requires a flexible work schedule to include long days and weekend work to support 24x7 operations, outages and plant condition upsets and may be required to routinely cover after-hours calls.  Associated with this on-call need is to participate in management duty supervision role.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years of related experience OR
• Associate’s degree or within 6 months of graduating, (technical degree preferred) and nine (9) years of related experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of power stations, electrical and mechanical systems typically gained through considerable related work experience.
• Familiarity with labor contract and employee relations policies. 
• Thorough understanding of company safety policies/programs, and environmental and regulatory policies/requirements.  
• Basic knowledge and applications of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and computer operations.  
• Basic knowledge of construction techniques  
• Skills: leadership, problem-solving, negotiating, effective communications  

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

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