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SUMMARY

Provide direct leadership and supervision of operation and maintenance personnel for two LM6000 aeroderivative Combustion Gas Turbines and Building Support Systems within the facility. Implement policy, direction and guidance as provided by the DCO’s designated Facility Manager and parent company policies and procedures. Work with the Owner’s Representative to maintain positive client relations to meet client contract commitments. Monitor and evaluate the operations of the Smyrna facilities. Provide additional interface with client personnel, equipment vendors and material suppliers, DCO’s technical support staff and DCO’s home office personnel.

Project objectives include ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the facility. Maintain strict adherence to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, facilities equipment, and public safety. Work under the direction of the Owner Representative & DCO’s designated Facility Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and CAPABILITIES

Include the following specific duties (other duties may be assigned as needed).

Ø Review system process variables and activities relevant to operation of the facilities. Apply principals of logic and engineering science to identify operating conditions outside of expected normal operating ranges. Troubleshoot abnormal operations and recommend corrective action. Train and supervise operations personnel to identify problems and initiate remedies and techniques for corrective maintenance and improved operation.

Ø Possess proficient skill in both oral and written communications.

Ø Analyze operating and maintenance performance data and workwith other staff members to make appropriate technical recommendations on procedures to improve efficiency, and reliability.

Ø Monitors equipment operation relative to anticipated energy balance analyses; monitored parameters include fuel input and energy output and equipment efficiencies.

Ø Evaluate and make recommendations for improving efficiency and reliability in an economic and cost-effective manner.

Ø Develop and implement strategies for continued improvement.

Ø Develop and issue periodic reports to document maintenance progress, accomplishments and resolved and ongoing operational issues.

Ø Manage third party contracts, technical support service representatives, and continuing service agreements for assigned facilities.

Ø Monitor and provide technical assistance with maintenance and operational activities and work assignments.

Ø Train and develop operations and maintenance support staff.

Ø Effectively diagnose the cause of malfunctions of mechanical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to controls, transformers, switchgear, starters, relays, switches, transmitters, control and monitoring devices, diesel generators, electric chillers, motors, pumps, fans, gas compressors and cooling towers.

Ø Provide operations input for projects being developed to improve the facilities performance.

Ø Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Ø Provide conceptual inputs to engineering for facility modifications. Oversee minor modifications to operating equipment which can be efficiently handled in-house.

Ø Development of DCO’s operational plans, approaches and goals.

Ø Assist in preparing bid solicitations and documents for major maintenance and capital improvement projects as directed.

Ø Maintain regular verbal and written communication to keep the Owner’s Representative and DCO’s designated Facility Manager fully informed of unusual conditions, safety incidents, environmental non-compliance, damaged equipment, and current job progress as the job relates to facility operations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, or associate degree in engineering technology, or related technical field, or equivalent experience including a minimum of ten years’ experience in facilities operations is required. Experience with technical problem-solving equipment operation and personnel supervision is preferred. Ideal candidates should have solid electric power, gas turbine, diesel generator and electric chiller plant and experience with associated fluid systems process control.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ø Demonstrates knowledge of all facets of power plant operations. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical process drawings, write routine reports, solve practical problems, make competent decisions in emergency situations, clearly communicate tasks and needs, and provide direction and guidance to and training of support staff personnel.

Ø Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.

Ø Accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior, as well as the performance of their employees and organization,

Ø Use a personal computer and standard business software (Excel, Word, etc.).

Ø Understands and uses work Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (i.e. Maximo, EMaint, Maintimizer etc.)

Ø Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in resolving problems and improving operating efficiencies and reliability in an economic manner, while working with multifaceted personnel.

Ø Ability to reach, climb, lift (up to 75 pounds), walk and stoop as necessary to inspect and direct maintenance of energy system equipment and distribution components.

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