POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Laramie River Station location in Wheatland, WY.

Responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient supervision of the Laramie River Station shift personnel. Ensure cooperation between departments to maximize capability and reliability of plant generation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensure safe, efficient plant operation by training, developing, and motivating operational crew. Establish and maintain performance standards. Ensure accuracy and efficiency in decisions relative to plant equipment by staying abreast of technical modifications in each section. 
• Determine what controls are to be isolated and tagged. Complete the computer Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) form, and assign placing of the tags and disabling of equipment to appropriate crewmember. Ensure proper clearance is complete before equipment is released for operation. 
• Record observations and report of equipment operational status in the Shift Supervisor’s log. Aid crewmembers in determining problems and take appropriate action to resolve problems or devise alternate plans.  
• Prepare work requests for the maintenance supervisors for all equipment deficiencies and notify appropriate maintenance personnel. 
• Inspect equipment operating conditions to determine cleaning requirements and identify malfunctions.   Keep abreast of modifications being made and ensure safe efficient operations of the units.  
• Contribute to smooth generation system operation by the safe, efficient, and accurate completion of all switching orders received by Department of Energy dispatchers (DOE) and by coordinating Transmission System Maintenance (TSM) division maintenance requests with DOE dispatchers including related documentation and communication.  
• Review employee performance; recommend disciplinary action, if required; and handle labor management issues as they arise. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in power plant technology or related field; and 5 years of operating experience in a coal-based generating station or related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or engineering experience; or 
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED; and 7 years of operating experience in a coal-based generating station or similar facility.
• Previous experience acting as lead, in a step-up role, or prior supervisory experience. 
• A valid driver’s license.

This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Control Room Operator experience. 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires frequent sitting and walking/standing, occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, reaching/bending, climbing and occasional pushing or pulling up to 35 pounds. The incumbent will be working with tools and a computer. The incumbent will occasionally be required to work around dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, areas of extreme heat/cold, vibration/noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, confined areas, and at heights up to 600 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position must be respirator qualified. Requires finger dexterity, hand coordination, good vision and hearing, and the ability to speak.

KEY SKILLS

• Knowledge of plant operations.
• Ability to effectively motivate employees. 
• Excellent written and communication skills. 
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze data/reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, develop plans and accomplish goals, and work under pressure. 
• Ability to direct others, evaluate performance, and present information.