Operations Supervisor from Joulé

Job Title: Operations Supervisor
Location: Linden, NJ
Hours / Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 7am-5pm (10 hour shifts. Up to 400 hours OT per year.)

• Will transition to a rotating schedule in the future. They are likely months away from implementing this schedule.

• Common rotating Schedule Pattern: Candidate would have to be open to transitioning on this shift.

• Week 1: 4 night shifts, 3 days off.
• Week 2: 3 day shifts, 1 day off, 3 night shifts, 3 days off.
• Week 3: 4 day shifts, 7 days off.
• Week 4: 4 night shifts, 3 days off.
• 12-Hour Shifts: Alternating between day and night shifts.
• 7am EST - 7pm and 7pm to 7am rotating

Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilties

The Operations Supervisor is a day shift position responsible for providing strong leadership and supervision in the start-up, shutdown, and operation of the bio-solids gasification plant and plant equipment. This position provides direction, technical expertise and supervision to station operations associates and support teams. The Operations Supervisor will report to the Plant Superintendent.

• Supervise operation associates to effectively lead the plant operations staff.
• Ensure safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and economic plant operation.
• Ensure procedural adherence of all operators and personnel regarding operating equipment and plant processes.
• Coordinate the daily operation of the gasification plant with the plant’s operating plan.
• Communicate with internal, external clients and government agencies as required.
• Establish high standards and provide leadership and motivation by training, appraising, coaching, counseling, rewarding and disciplining associates.
• Monitor Operator performance, associated with plant reliability and plant efficiency.
• Implement strategies to improve operator and plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with operating procedures and policies.
• Act as authority on site in absence of Plant Superintendent and Plant Manager and as Incident Commander during upset conditions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive implementation of lessons learned.
• Facilitate cooperation, communication, teamwork, and camaraderie.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide consistent and constructive feedback.
• Address any performance or behavior issues promptly.
• Focus on training and developing operators in day-to-day job functions and general operations principles.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 5 years experience, 7 - 10 years preferred
• Proven plant operations experience in a plant operation at a gasification plant, chemical plant, refinery, process plant or power plant in a supervisory role
• Experience with a safety-first culture with proven experience with the LOTO process
• Ability to work night shift during emergency conditions or to cover man-power shortages of shift
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including both written and verbal
• Understanding of federal, state, municipal and local permit limitations, and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership abilities
• Able to foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity and inclusion
• A successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others’ strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to heat, cold, and humidity as position requires both indoor and outdoor functions in a 24/7 operation
• Rotating shift work as needed
• Able to work from a ladder or other elevated surface
• Required to use a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment
• Exposure to heavy industrial equipment
• Lifting, bending, climbing, standing, walking
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Able to lift and carry 50lb

Other Desirable Skills

• Operating experience with dryers, thermal oxidizers, and gasification
• Technical certification or training in operations and familiarity