Manager (Planning/Material Control), Steam Operations

Overview

Responsibilities

• Manages the Stations work management systemsincluding MAXIMO, DataSplice, and Engagewhile utilizing appropriate computer applications and maintaining system integrity through established security practices.
• Manages and provides direction to direct reportsincluding Specialists and Supervisorsat East River Station, ensuring alignment with operational goals, fostering accountability, and supporting professional development.
• Creates weekly and outage work schedules by conducting frequent scheduling meetings with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services and Engineering.
• Ensures that all services and material requirements (i.e. purchase requisitions, stock and non-stock items) are established for all scheduled work and outages.
• Ensures the methodology to complete each planned job is effective and can be accomplished in a timely manner.
• Maintains the upkeep of the Stations critical spare parts inventory by ensuring sufficient stock level is maintained and available.
• Analyzes work scope and requirements for all outages with Company Engineering support.
• Oversees the preparation, accuracy, and ongoing maintenance of all job-related records, keeping reference materials current and readily accessible.
• Ensures that costs are minimized through savings in time, material and proper work procedures within the scope of the job.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement by evaluating employee performance, conducting interviews, resolving grievances, and administering appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Communicates both verbally and in writing in a clear, logical manner that is easy to understand. Listens effectively and allows others to express without prejudging.
• Develops personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity by instructing, motivating, counseling and utilizing appropriate training.
• Promotes employee development while fostering a positive work environment to enhance team morale and productivity.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 10 years experience in a power plant, merchant shipping or related industry in the operation, repair, testing or construction of plant equipment and systems.

• Supervisory experience with proven skills to motivate people, required.
• Knowledge of material procurement, outage coordination, work control, technical report writing, scheduling, drawing interpretation, purchasing, power plants, maintenance, etc., required
• Strong communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team, required.
• Knowledge of computer software and systems, required.

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
• Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must have or obtain a TWIC in a reasonable timeframe.