Outage Maintenance Supervisor

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Title: Outage Maintenance Supervisor

Position Type: Contract

Location: Woodland, CA

Reports to: Plant Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $75 - $80 hour

Job Summary:

PIC Group has an immediate need for an Outage Maintenance Manager to support a 25MW biomass facility in Woodland, CA. The Outage Maintenance Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance process including direct leadership and supervision of mechanical and electrical trades, as well as oversee a 30 day major outage that will include pre-outage scheduling and planning, as well as 60 days post outage wrap-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with all site safety and environmental requirements and procedures.

• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary.

• Assists with the development of, and ensures all site safety requirements and procedures, are properly implemented, consistently observed, and corrective actions are initiated.

• Assigns and supervises daily, routine and plant/unit outage work activities of plant staff and contracted resources, including scheduled preventive maintenance, corrective and routine work.

• Verifies new work order descriptions, priorities, and root cause analysis to properly plan, resource load and schedule the work.

• Manage the procurement/purchasing of spare parts and materials for stock and non-stock.

• Oversees mechanical and electrical inspections, as well as all troubleshooting and repairs, on a variety of power plant equipment and systems.

• Oversees and provides guidance on all facility maintenance, including main plant and auxiliary components.

• Assists with the preparation, justification, and control of annual maintenance budgets.

• Ensure employee development, qualification and goals programs are developed, executed, and adhered to.

• Available for scheduled and unscheduled work, performs tasks that require physical exertion and is expected to respond to off-hour call-ins.

• Work night shift as required during forced and planned outages.

• Works closely with the plant management team to identify major maintenance and capital improvement.

• Responsible for all planning and scheduling functions including but not limited to 3rd party equipment inspection.

• Schedules, weekly maintenance schedules, and work order schedule changes as the daily production requirements dictate.

• Supervise the maintenance staff to ensure support for planned and unplanned outages.

• Develops tools for tracking, measurement, and reporting of maintenance activities.

• Conducts plant audits to assess compliance with regulations and our clients expectations.

• Leads and directs the work of others, including overall performance management and time approval.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of power plant equipment, scheduling techniques, managing variances, and work planning

• Proven planning and scheduling experience working with warehouse, O&M, and other technical personnel involved with preventative/predictive maintenance and routine maintenance.

• Experience leading a team, as well as the proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks

• Demonstrated planning capabilities and the skills to analyze and interpret data to make sound recommendations to Management.

• Strong customer focus (internal and external)

• Strong computer skills with CMMS [Mainserver], word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and other business and technical software used to increase personal productivity, specifically MS Project.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with both a functional and business leader, who collaborates on employee issues and decisions (including performance management, compensation, and development)

• Ability to pass respirator fit tests to use respiratory protective equipment or self-contained breathing apparatus at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs

• Be able to walk up and down ladders when needed

• Walk, stand, kneel, stoop without difficulty.

• Be able to tolerate noise commonly found in a power plant setting

• Be able to manage temperature extremes.

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 5 years supervisory or managerial experience in a solid fuel fired power plant.
• OR Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate (i.e., the completion of a core group of course designated by the institution) in a related discipline is preferred and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 3 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant
• OR Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $75 - $80 per hour.

We take pride in offering a wide range of exceptional benefits to our valued team members. When you join our team, you'll gain access to top-notch medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, ensuring you and your loved ones receive the healthcare you deserve. Your future matters to us, which is why we provide a robust 401(k) plan, helping you secure financial stability for the years ahead. Embrace a fulfilling career with a company that prioritizes your health, happiness, and growth.