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Central Steam Facility Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervises, directs, assigns, and coordinates work of the Sr. Stationary Engineers, including work assignments and scheduling of staff.
  • Identifies and plans the daily and ongoing maintenance needs of the plant.
  • Identifies the need for subcontractor support, develops those contracts and maintains ongoing relationships with the subcontractors
  • Determine work plans and resources necessary to achieve operational targets; prepare operations budget estimates and participate in plant budget preparation process
  • Controls operational expenses to achieve approved budgets.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate breakdowns or upset conditions of plant mechanical systems, control systems equipment, and combustion emissions monitoring systems. he's in place at work.
  • Use individual initiative to identify and correct operational problems at the CSF.
  • Provide informed, accurate, and timely communications to the manager, or other stationary engineers on potential issues to ensure optimum plant performance.
  • Assign daily work orders, preventative maintenance, and night orders to the Senior Stationary Engineers (relief engineers and shift workers).
  • Maintain and organize daily reports. Input data into the Central Steam Facility Data Base. Coordinate with energy management personal to rectify any data discrepancies.
  • Assure proper in-shop data recordkeeping (Calibration log, logbook, CEMS, Opacity Reports, F&O Weekly Bulletin).
  • Maintain Central Steam Facility inventory in coordination with supervisor (Tools, chemicals, hardware, consumables etc.).
  • Assist in training new employees in plant operations, maintenance procedures and prepare them for steam plant qualification exam.
  • Maintain a list of prioritized improvements projects for the facility.
  • Coordinate systems and equipment access for Maintenance in a safe and conscientious manner following safety rules, procedures, and actively participating in safety programs, such as confined space, lock-out/tag-out, etc. Inspects facilities and recommends action. Responsible for planning and implementing maintenance and repair programs.
  • Estimates materials, costs, and staffing requirements.
  • Plan and perform work in accordance with departmental goals, procedures, and trade standards including the National Electrical Code, NFPA70E, OSHA standards, the National Boiler Code and ASME Pressure Vessel codes.
  • Maintains records and prepares reports of activity, events, and employee attendance. Reviews and approves daily and weekly timecards for the Senior Stationary Engineers.
  • Processes all work orders via the Maximo work order system, including printing, assigning, reviewing, and completing work orders in a timely fashion.
  • Coordinates work schedules and repairs with required BNL craft trades and supervisors.
  • Responds and/or directs staff to respond to all emergencies, alarms, and unusual conditions related to equipment and services. In the event of emergency situations such as plant trips, equipment malfunction or power outage, takes appropriate action to prevent damage.
  • May supervise service and maintenance contractors to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract specifications.
  • Approves invoices for payment.
  • Acts as a Primary Authorized Employee to control, document and maintain complex LOTOs.
  • Hosts daily meetings to review work assignments, provide safety briefings, discuss departmental announcements, etc.
  • Monitors and adjusts code driven daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planned maintenance on equipment located throughout the site.
  • Maintains a high level of housekeeping, inventory, and maintenance of tools and equipment in the shop areas and participates in Safety inspections and audits.
  • Monitors employee training and attendance records.
  • Principal author of the BNL Quarterly Site-Wide Air Emissions Report.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Requires a BS in marine, electrical, or mechanical engineering with a minimum of 7-years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam plants and plant control systems with demonstrated technical leadership in a supervisory capacity.
  • Requires a thorough understanding of the operation and control of the boilers including computer control systems, instrumentation & controls, safety systems, water testing, functioning of the water softener, feed water pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, fuel oil transfer pumps, air compressors, and steam pumps.
  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to respond to a complex set of circumstances.
  • Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
  • Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license.
  • Must have working knowledge of computers and software applications i.e., Microsoft Office suite and computerized maintenance management software.
  • Experience with supervising and working in a collective bargaining/union environment, i.e., grievance handling and arbitrations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience and familiarity with the following:
  • NYS or NYC license to operate high-pressure steam boilers.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 85 – Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
  • Knowledge of boiler system corrosion control methods
  • Experience with fuel oil handling and spill control methods
  • NYSDEC emissions requirements
Environmental, Safety, and Health, Considerations:
  • Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 30 lbs.
  •         Ability to work in confined spaces
  •         Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.
  •         Use of a respirator and other related safety equipment
  •         Work outdoors/cold environments
  •         Work in warm environments
  • Ability to act as a primary authorized employee for Lock-out/Tag-out.
  • Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.
  • Use of private car may be required at certain times
  • Domestic travel may be required on occasion for training purposes