Shift Supervisor

This position is primarily responsible for the overall operation of the McNeil Generating Station, utilizing wood, oil, or gas during assigned shift. This position coordinates all aspects of plant operation and production of electricity, as dispatched in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner. Also operates other BED generating assets as needed.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade H15: $33.78 - $55.38 Hourly

• Operates all Control Room equipment that controls the Winooski One Hydro Generating Station and McNeil Generating Station, high pressure boiler, steam turbine, main generator, and all plant systems while burning wood, oil, or gas.
• Monitors and interprets information from McNeil and Winooski One Hydro Generating Stations control systems and dispatches appropriate personnel for corrective action.
• Learn and become qualified to be Level one Operator for BED Winooski One Hydro Station.
• Ensures generating stations are operating within local, State, and Federal permitted limits for water and air quality control.
• Supervises the start up and shut down of all Station operations as requested and notifies dispatching authorities of operating status.
• Notifies appropriate Station personnel of unusual occurrences or Station operating problems.
• Works with Engineering, Operating, and Maintenance personnel to ensure the Station is running as dispatched in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner.
• Responsible for following proper Red Tag procedures and the safe operation of breakers, as outlined in BED’s Accident Prevention Manual.
• Monitors all personnel access to the Generating Stations.
• Maintains log of general operation procedures performed and unusual occurrences during assigned shift.
• Keeps abreast of all Station safety policies and procedures and ensures shift members maintain awareness and adhere to same.
• Supervises shift personnel and conducts employee evaluations
• Administers daily meeting with shift personnel to discuss projects and review safety requirements of daily activities.
• Responsible for making sure Shift Operating personnel conduct and document all appropriate tailboard meetings per the BED Generation Assets Accident Prevention Manual.
• Consults on and assists the Director of Safety in preparing revisions to the generating facilities portion of the Accident Prevention Manual.
• Responsible for maintaining lock out/tag out system.
• Responsible for training of Shift Operating personnel.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general Station maintenance functions as needed.
• Unloads railcars
• Cleans assigned areas as directed
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or technical related program is required. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
• Must have a minimum of seven years electric generating system power plant operating experience.
• Must possess a certificate in boiler/turbine operation for all employees hired after March 30, 2020.
• Basic knowledge of the combustion process, hydraulics, lubrication, electricity and electronics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, chemistry, control logic, valve types, and engineering units.
• Knowledge of hydro-electric facility.
• Experience in confined space, arc flash and lock out/tagout procedures.
• Knowledge of VOSHA Standards required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to give and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Must be adaptable to a rotating 12 hours shift schedule.
• Ability to work long hours to accommodate workload and emergencies required.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all BED employees, vendors, contractors and the public.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Vermont State driver’s license within three months of date hired.
• Ability to use special personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, rubber boots, leather gloves, safety glasses, respirator, hard hat, etc.
• Must have demonstrated abilities in effective leadership, communication and creation of environments in which employees feel supported, motivated and highly productive.
• Ability to successfully respond to Station emergencies.
• Passing a pulmonary function test and ability to wear a respirator preferred
• Basic computer competency in word processing, spreadsheet and email.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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