Supervisor Renewable Maintenance

Description

Job Summary
Direct and manage renewable facility maintenance activities in order to optimize availability metrics and generation output. This role supervises a team of union craft with an emphasis on work force safety and productivity.

Essential Functions

• Supervise a team of union craft performing preventative and corrective maintenance on plant systems and equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment. Inspect job sites at multiple plants and review maintenance procedures for hazards.
• Conduct pre-job safety briefs for all assigned work. Inform employees of safety rules and regulations and consistently enforce them.
• Verify all work performed is done in compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasize and ensure the commitment to performing all work in compliance within environmental procedures with all crafts and contractors.
• Coordinate with other departments (internal/external) to develop effective repair strategies and maintenance schedules.
• Assign scheduled and emergency maintenance activities to personnel within the department. Determine and manage when additional resources, overtime or contracted services are required.
• Administer the Employee Productivity Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Inform employees of work performance standards and expectations. Perform semiannual employee performance reviews for applicable employees.
• Develop budget requests for plant equipment, systems maintenance, and capital improvements. Submit initiatives that define the project purpose, scope, estimated cost, and benefits. Follow through with implementation of approved projects.
• Utilizing the companys Work Management System and Cost Control System, control and track department expenses to operate within budget. Report expenses on a pre-determined basis. Forecast the cost at completion for jobs in progress or planned future projects.
• Assumes standby responsibilities on a rotating basis. Responds to emergency calls outside of his or her normal work schedule on a regular basis.
• Trains and evaluates employees in the proper use of tools, machinery, maintenance procedures and practices, and safe work practices.
• Assist operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting abnormal operating conditions. Determine the appropriate maintenance scope and timing of repairs.
• Supervise vegetation management, panel cleaning, balance of plant activities, and all other physical activities occurring for each site.
• Perform documented safety observations for operations and maintenance work.

Required Qualifications for Position

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in Maintenance or other related engineering discipline obtained in power plant, industrial process, or military service.
• Experience with leading and coordinating a union work force.
• Understanding and commitment to maintaining safe work practices and safety of direct reports.
• Working knowledge of electrical standards, best practices, and schematics.
• Able to effectively manage several projects at one time across multiple sites.
• Must be able to work on-call.
• Travel between Solar Facilities on a daily basis.
• Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and external support teams.
• Familiar with other maintenance disciplines and understanding of the relationship between equipment mechanical, electrical and controls.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Understanding of the elements of the maintenance management process.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning and scheduling
• Familiarity with renewable assets.
• Able to effectively communicate through a variety of media with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and external support teams.
• Familiarity with renewable assets
• Experience or formal training in power plant or industrial operating departments, project management, and maintenance management practices.
• Microsoft 365 including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Familiarity with IBM Maximo Asset Management, SAP, or other work management system

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$107,000.00 – $160,500.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-07-19

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-08-02

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Summary

Direct and manage renewable facility maintenance activities in order to optimize availability metrics and generation output. This role supervises a team of union craft with an emphasis on work force safety and productivity.