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Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 22 hours ago

SUPV, SHIFT - (12 HR)

Wheatland, WY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Supervisor for their Laramie River Station in Wheatland, WY. The role involves supervising shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient plant operations, training and developing crew members, and coordinating maintenance and operational activities.

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Responsibilities

Ensure safe, efficient plant operation by training, developing, and motivating operational crew. Establish and maintain performance standards. Ensure accuracy and efficiency in decisions relative to plant equipment by staying abreast of technical modifications in each section

Determine what controls are to be isolated and tagged. Complete the computer Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) form, and assign placing of the tags and disabling of equipment to appropriate crewmember. Ensure proper clearance is complete before equipment is released for operation

Record observations and report of equipment operational status in the Shift Supervisor’s log. Aid crewmembers in determining problems and take appropriate action to resolve problems or devise alternate plans

Prepare work requests for the maintenance supervisors for all equipment deficiencies and notify appropriate maintenance personnel

Inspect equipment operating conditions to determine cleaning requirements and identify malfunctions. Keep abreast of modifications being made and ensure safe efficient operations of the units

Contribute to smooth generation system operation by the safe, efficient, and accurate completion of all switching orders received by Department of Energy dispatchers (DOE) and by coordinating Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) division maintenance requests with DOE dispatchers including related documentation and communication

Review employee performance; recommend disciplinary action, if required; and handle labor management issues as they arise. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Power plant technologyCoal-based generating stationControl Room Operator experienceSupervisory experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMotivating employeesData analysisWritten communication

Required

Associate's degree in power plant technology or related field; and 5 years of operating experience in a coal-based generating station or related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or engineering experience; or

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED; and 7 years of operating experience in a coal-based generating station or similar facility

Previous experience acting as lead, in a step-up role, or prior supervisory experience

A valid driver's license

Knowledge of plant operations

Ability to effectively motivate employees

Excellent written and communication skills

Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Outlook

Ability to analyze data/reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, develop plans and accomplish goals, and work under pressure

Ability to direct others, evaluate performance, and present information

Preferred

Control Room Operator experience

Company

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

OUR MISSION We provide wholesale energy and services to our member-owners.

Founded in 1961

Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.basinelectric.com/

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