Shift Supervisor, Power Island

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Shift Supervisor, Power Island.

Summary

The Shift Supervisor, Power Island reports to the Director, Power Island. Under the on-shift direction of the Shift Superintendent, He/She serves as the primary point of contact during each shift for coordinating and supervising all activities related to the safe and efficient operation of the power plant in Venture Global's liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. Working together with a second Power Shift Supervisor, He/She collaborates with other supervisors, managers, and directors within the Operations and Maintenance departments to manage and optimize the Power Island facility.

Power Island is the portion of the LNG facility responsible for producing electricity from energy released by fuel or steam. It is comprised of GE gas turbines exhausting to Heat Recovery Steam Generators that drive Steam Turbines, associated support equipment and energy management systems.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive a proactive approach to safe plant operations, champion and lead by example a culture of safety ownership that enshrines the commitment to ourselves and our coworkers that no one will get hurt on this facility.
• Interface closely with the environmental department to achieve zero environmental incidents. Champion and lead by example a culture of commitment to the preservation of the environment, above and beyond permit compliance in all areas.
• Ensure that systems are in place and operable for effective emergency response and be responsible for first line incident control. Ensure all safety and environmental documentation is completed.
• Champion and lead by example a culture of learning, enshrine the philosophy of information sharing, mentorship, and collaboration both within the department and with other departments.
• Champion and lead by example a culture of one team mentality, recognize the customers of Power Island and enshrine an atmosphere of customer satisfaction and service. Support all departments in activities and collaborate as much as achievable.
• Learn, Champion, and lead by example the values defined in the Operations Management System and drive the journey to Operations Excellence.
• Assist with the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and initial operation of the LNG Facility. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor.
• Ensure economic and operational efficiency of plant, ensure the shift understands the plant business strategy and budget, and manages resources (staff and materials) within operational requirements and budgetary constraints.
• Oversee execution of production plan, communicating goals and deviations as necessary, coordinate with other departments on behalf of the operations team, coordinate internal information sharing such as shift change and shift logs.
• Maintain production targets and ensure optimization of plant throughout. Ensure all product quality specifications are met and develop methods and procedures to increase operating efficiency.
• Ensure the plant operates within the operating envelope, ensure proper transfer of ownership of equipment between operations and maintenance, determine and prioritize maintenance requirements, and write associated work orders.
• Provide technical support to problem solving activities during the shift and ensure reliability issues are identified and properly communicated to the appropriate department.
• Supervise the activities of all shift operators; develop individual performance improvement plans with operators and formal training and development requirements. Provide informal mentoring and instruction, conduct annual performance reviews, and hold individuals accountable for performance and behavior.
• Participate in daily strategy planning with production management and work to overcome limitations and deficiencies to ensure targets are met.
• Incident command and emergency management on off hours.
• Participate in various reviews during the engineering and design phases, such as HAZOPs, 3D model, P & ID, and siting reviews.
• Participate in and/or lead the operating procedure and manual development process.
• Participate in and/or lead the development of Operations Training Program. Once completed, a key aspect of this program will be to act as a mentor by providing the trainee with meaningful job assignments, on-the-job training, and progress monitoring.
• Other Duties or short projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10+ years of Power Generation experience, of which 5+ have been in a supervisory capacity in operations.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), GE 7EA, HRSG and A200 steam turbine.
• 5 years in a mentorship role developing or supporting development of future leadership assets.
• Commissioning, startup and operations in oil & gas, petrochemical or independent power producer (IPP) facility experience.

Required Education

• Associate degree in related field, relevant military training or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.

Required Skills:

• Unwavering integrity, Accountability, and a drive and desire for learning.
• Strong leadership and administrative abilities.
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to operate and maintain the LNG terminal and liquefaction production facilities.
• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers, and the various facility level workers who are all responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint.
• Power generation experience is strongly preferred.

Licensing & Certifications

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and agree to continuous record monitoring.