Powerhouse Supervisor jobs in the United States

Atalco Gramercy Operations is the leading producer of Alumina in the United States. Our Gramercy refinery produces 1.2 million tons a year of smelter grade alumina (SGA) for the production of aluminum as well as chemical grade alumina (CGA) which is used in a wide array of industrial applications.

We are currently seeking a Powerhouse Crew Manager for our Gramercy, LA refinery.

Job Summary/ Objective

The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for directing and supervising operations personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with all Company policies and environmental standards, under the direction of the Powerhouse Manager.

Essential Functions

• Provide visible, consistent, and strong safety leadership to the Team to ensure no injuries. Provides a safe working environment. Enforce 100 percent PPE compliance and 100 percent Compliance to shift operators' Housekeeping Routines.
• Ensure Proper Lockout/Tagout of equipment for maintenance – and issue Safe Work Permits.
• Report all safety incidents, environmental spills, and/or any other incidents promptly. Complete Incident Investigation Reports for all incidents promptly.
• Organize and Chair Safety Shift Huddles & Daily Management Meetings. Review “Best Practice Cards”. Ensure that any changes to process requirements are communicated effectively to all Shift Team Members.
• Troubleshoot plant operational issues.
• Ensure safe and cost-effective continuous production of Alumina through our employees. Ensure that all shift logs are completed accurately and on time – and reviewed & signed-off. Correct deviations to process KPI’s & targets promptly.
• Expeditiously address favorable or unsatisfactory employee reviews, team performance, and behavioral issues.
• Mentor & coach team members to meet the required performance expectations. Provide on-the-job training of team members.
• Identify & communicate training needs for the team to HR & Unit Manager.
• Enforce 100 percent Compliance of Operator Routines and Rounds.
• Report equipment defects to Maintenance Planning & Supervisors promptly.
• Timely update “Time & Attendance” records for employees. Support the management of vacation, sick leaves, and shift schedules for the team. Contact appropriate personnel in the event of major process deviation, disruption, or stoppage.

Education/Training Requirements

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Qualified candidates must have 5 years or more of experience in power plant operations.
• Detailed knowledge of the operation of steam generating power stations, instrument, and control systems.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to originate and monitor plant procedures and technical instructions.