Supervisor, Instrumentation & Controls

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Job Summary:

• The Instrument and Controls Supervisor is responsible for leading Instrument and Controls Maintenance repairs and project activities. This position will also have coordinator responsibilities for contractors in assigned area(s) or as directed by Plant Management.
• In accordance with NRG policies, the Instrument and Controls Maintenance Supervisor is expected to plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of power plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities. Contractor Coordination will be required to complete some tasks with direct supervision of contractors being required.
• Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures, holding employees and contractors accountable for their performance.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish methods for providing maintenance and repair services; identify resource needs; review needs with maintenance manager; allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive working knowledge of all equipment and systems residing in, or related to, assigned area(s).
• Effectively employs work management system to provide for the timely preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of all systems and equipment in assigned area(s).
• Manage work backlog to deliver timely maintenance and maintain workforce productivity.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Lead / support emergency response efforts - weather events, fire, environmental spills, etc.
• Ensures all Company resources are utilized in a cost-effective manner and estimates resource requirements.
• Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of assigned equipment and overall plant.
• Responsible for collateral duties and special projects as assigned.
• Responsible for communicating and leading in accordance with company vision and core values.
• Performs field inspections of job sites and work in progress.
• Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them.
• Understands and consistently applies personnel policies and procedures and the principles of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Assesses risk, makes run-repair-replace recommendations and coordinates vendor selection for parts and services as required.
• Responsible for periodic duty coverage.

Working Conditions:

• Plant environment requiring indoor and outdoor activities. Normal office environment to perform normal supervisory responsibilities.
• May be required to work non-standard and extended hours.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, gloves, ear plugs, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4yrs. Industrial Experience leading/supervising Instrument and Controls group.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle; valid Texas Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4yrs. Power Plant Instrument and Controls Supervision.
• Completion of an accredited Instrument and Controls Apprentice or Technical program.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Bailey, T3000, Ovation, and Allen-Bradley control systems is a plus.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general safety and environmental regulations; committed to making the workplace safe and environmentally sound.

• Knowledge of power plant systems and operations and comprehensive knowledge in the area of responsibility.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.

• Ability to use a personal computer and the ability to learn and operate within new systems and programs such as those needed for report writing, planning, scheduling, work management and timesheets.

• Examples: TRACK, SAP, XCEL, WORD

• Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and understand English.

• Anticipates and accepts changes in the organization and adapts to meet the new requirements.

• Willing to accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior, as well as the performance of assigned employees.

• Knowledge of medium to high voltage systems and equipment.

• Possess skills and experience sufficient to teach workers from the apprentice level through the journeyman level.

• Familiar with NERC Compliance.

• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out program.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs, ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicants experience or skills.

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