Power Plant Maintenance Foreman
OGE Energy Corporation, Panama, OK, United States
JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Foreman Plant Maintenance
Grade: Technical 44
Job Code: 127978
JOB SUMMARY
Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the activities of multi-craft crews engaged in repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electric-power generating equipment to ensure effective and efficient operation of a power plant.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises daily activities of team. Sets priorities to accomplish task or process completion. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan.
May perform the same work as subordinates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All other duties as assigned.
Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase efficiency.
Establishes work schedule for personnel within area of responsibility.
Recommends training for all crew members in the proper operations and maintenance procedures associated with all process equipment.
Confers with the planning group to analyze the Plant Maintenance Program to determine reliability, costs savings and work efficiency.
Maintains records on auxiliary equipment to record various repairs, maintenance and clearance measurements to ensure a complete maintenance history of equipment through the Plant Maintenance Program.
Insures team members' individual safety and protection of the Company's assets by following approved policies and standards.
Supervises and directs the activities of a work crew engaged in repair and maintenance of electric-power generating equipment.
Confers with contractors to resolve problems in installation and start-up of new equipment.
Inspects contractors' work for compliance to specifications and initiates appropriate corrective action.
Adheres to safe working practices, governmental regulations and company policies.
Promotes safety programs by means of safety meetings for crew to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of all personnel.
Confers with equipment representatives to select and recommend new supplies and researching maintenance methods, technical papers, catalogs and other reference materials to improve operations.
Facilitates preventive maintenance planning as indicated by process standards, including assists scheduling inspections and major overhauls in coordination with other operating activities.
Responsible for the inspection of equipment to ascertain problems and initiate or recommend appropriate action to resolve the problem.
Leads and influences team members to achieve results relative to safety, environmental, reliability, costs and continuous improvement; Leads as a strong role model for the culture of IIF (Incident and Injury Free) and accountability; Responsible for the proper staffing and utilization of manpower on the shift.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma/GED; and
5 years Power Plant experience or equivalent industrial maintenance experience (e.g., industrial material handling, chemical, or related process plant) to include 2 years Sr level technical/mechanical experience (e.g., Sr Plant Mechanic, Sr I&C Technician); and
Demonstrated leadership experience by leading work groups (i.e. during outages, Acting Foreman, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work non-standard work schedules to including overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call and call-outs.
May require travel.
PAE certification in required systems must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Majority of time may be spent performing the same work as subordinates.
May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground.
May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements
Occasionally: Standing
Occasionally: Walking
Occasionally: Pushing
Occasionally: Pulling
Occasionally: Climbing
Occasionally: Stooping
Occasionally: Kneeling
Occasionally: Crouching
Occasionally: Crawling
Occasionally: ReachingOccasionally: Repetitive Motions
Frequently: Sitting
Frequently: Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Lifting & Other Weight Requirements
Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 lbs
Occasionally: Carrying up to 50 lbs
SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.
Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;
The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;
The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;
The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;
The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;
Performing firefighting duties - Fire fighter duties does not include responding to incipient stage/coal fires;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
Demonstrated advanced expertise of all Auxiliary plant, equipment, systems, and processes.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer with MS Office Suite and related applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP).
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and prioritize assignments as required by workload.
Analytical skills with understanding of how to link operational improvements to business results.
Detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions.
Ability to provide leadership up, down and across the organization.
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, develop, and influence others positively while fostering a team environment.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions and evolving business needs.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to work with minimal supervision, following approved work methods and standard testing practices.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to understand plant and equipment systems/processes.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant problems effectively.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Demonstrated complete proficiency to effectively use SAP/PM including notifications and work order management.
Demonstrated knowledge of combined-cycle gas plant operations.
Demonstrated ability to accept responsibilities and accomplish new goals.
Knowledge of plant operation, systems and equipment and their functionality within the process.
Strong knowledge of maintenance operations including all disciplines of utility industry required crafts.
Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity working with mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, electric motors, air compressors, valves, welding, fabrication, construction, pipe fitting, etc.).
Demonstrated advanced expertise of basic math.
Demonstrated advanced expertise and understanding of safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required Certifications/Licensures: (Valid Driver's License)
HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Pre-Employment Physical
Audiogram Baseline
Respiratory History
Job Specific Physical Assessment
This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
SALARY RANGE
$98,426 - $123,074
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Job Title: Foreman Plant Maintenance
Grade: Technical 44
Job Code: 127978
JOB SUMMARY
Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the activities of multi-craft crews engaged in repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electric-power generating equipment to ensure effective and efficient operation of a power plant.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises daily activities of team. Sets priorities to accomplish task or process completion. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan.
May perform the same work as subordinates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All other duties as assigned.
Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase efficiency.
Establishes work schedule for personnel within area of responsibility.
Recommends training for all crew members in the proper operations and maintenance procedures associated with all process equipment.
Confers with the planning group to analyze the Plant Maintenance Program to determine reliability, costs savings and work efficiency.
Maintains records on auxiliary equipment to record various repairs, maintenance and clearance measurements to ensure a complete maintenance history of equipment through the Plant Maintenance Program.
Insures team members' individual safety and protection of the Company's assets by following approved policies and standards.
Supervises and directs the activities of a work crew engaged in repair and maintenance of electric-power generating equipment.
Confers with contractors to resolve problems in installation and start-up of new equipment.
Inspects contractors' work for compliance to specifications and initiates appropriate corrective action.
Adheres to safe working practices, governmental regulations and company policies.
Promotes safety programs by means of safety meetings for crew to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of all personnel.
Confers with equipment representatives to select and recommend new supplies and researching maintenance methods, technical papers, catalogs and other reference materials to improve operations.
Facilitates preventive maintenance planning as indicated by process standards, including assists scheduling inspections and major overhauls in coordination with other operating activities.
Responsible for the inspection of equipment to ascertain problems and initiate or recommend appropriate action to resolve the problem.
Leads and influences team members to achieve results relative to safety, environmental, reliability, costs and continuous improvement; Leads as a strong role model for the culture of IIF (Incident and Injury Free) and accountability; Responsible for the proper staffing and utilization of manpower on the shift.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma/GED; and
5 years Power Plant experience or equivalent industrial maintenance experience (e.g., industrial material handling, chemical, or related process plant) to include 2 years Sr level technical/mechanical experience (e.g., Sr Plant Mechanic, Sr I&C Technician); and
Demonstrated leadership experience by leading work groups (i.e. during outages, Acting Foreman, etc.).
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work non-standard work schedules to including overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call and call-outs.
May require travel.
PAE certification in required systems must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Majority of time may be spent performing the same work as subordinates.
May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground.
May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements
Occasionally: Standing
Occasionally: Walking
Occasionally: Pushing
Occasionally: Pulling
Occasionally: Climbing
Occasionally: Stooping
Occasionally: Kneeling
Occasionally: Crouching
Occasionally: Crawling
Occasionally: ReachingOccasionally: Repetitive Motions
Frequently: Sitting
Frequently: Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Lifting & Other Weight Requirements
Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 lbs
Occasionally: Carrying up to 50 lbs
SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.
Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;
The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;
The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;
The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;
The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;
Performing firefighting duties - Fire fighter duties does not include responding to incipient stage/coal fires;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
Demonstrated advanced expertise of all Auxiliary plant, equipment, systems, and processes.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer with MS Office Suite and related applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP).
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and prioritize assignments as required by workload.
Analytical skills with understanding of how to link operational improvements to business results.
Detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions.
Ability to provide leadership up, down and across the organization.
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, develop, and influence others positively while fostering a team environment.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions and evolving business needs.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to work with minimal supervision, following approved work methods and standard testing practices.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to understand plant and equipment systems/processes.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant problems effectively.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Demonstrated complete proficiency to effectively use SAP/PM including notifications and work order management.
Demonstrated knowledge of combined-cycle gas plant operations.
Demonstrated ability to accept responsibilities and accomplish new goals.
Knowledge of plant operation, systems and equipment and their functionality within the process.
Strong knowledge of maintenance operations including all disciplines of utility industry required crafts.
Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity working with mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, electric motors, air compressors, valves, welding, fabrication, construction, pipe fitting, etc.).
Demonstrated advanced expertise of basic math.
Demonstrated advanced expertise and understanding of safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required Certifications/Licensures: (Valid Driver's License)
HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Pre-Employment Physical
Audiogram Baseline
Respiratory History
Job Specific Physical Assessment
This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
SALARY RANGE
$98,426 - $123,074
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