Shift Operating Engineer

Description

Responsible for the application of professional engineering knowledge to assure the safe and efficient operation of the company’s bulk electric facilities; analyze information to find solutions to engineering problems or make recommendations to improve facilities or procedures.

Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and Values of OVEC/IKEC.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, train, schedule and coordinate the work of departmental employees.

Develop an organization with a sophisticated understanding of plant operation and the ability to make good business recommendations that maximize production while preserving the long-term production capability of plant assets.

Provide recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of critical components to reduce plant EFOR, improve availability and maintain environmental compliance.

In close coordination with other departments, authorize or reject clearances on plant operating equipment determining effect on plant operation; ascertain equipment changes or operation involved; coordinate activities with personnel concerned.

Perform frequent audits of the Clearance Permit Program (SOMS) to ensure the procedures are being followed. In addition, facilitate evaluations of the adequacy of specific isolation designs; effect appropriate changes as required.

Become acquainted, at the start of an assigned shift, with newly issued instructions, plant operating conditions, load schedules and related matters; assure that all assisting personnel concerned are advised.

Assume direction of activities of the entire plant on an assigned shift in the absence of the Plant Manager and Operations and Maintenance Managers.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of professional quality logs, records, reports; issue special operating instructions as required.

Administer prescribed Company personnel policies and practices; make recommendations pertaining to changes in job duties of maintenance employees.

Recommend and carry out appropriate measures of discipline of employees under direct supervision.

Investigate causes of complaint; assist with personal problems, if requested.

Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures with regard to the development of plant equipment, its design and operation and consistently apply these to ensure efficiency and economy in the operation of the department.

Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.

Responsible for maintaining proper housekeeping of the units and associated plant areas.

Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.

Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Appropriate leadership and technical experience satisfactory to Company needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) years of power plant experience with four (4) years of Operations Supervisor experience.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
• Paid Days Off
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

About Ohio Valley Electric Corporation / Indiana - Kentucky Electric Corporation

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.

Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.