Position Description

To supervise shift operating personnel supporting the daily operations, of all Tucson Power Production plant sites, in the performance of their duties as necessary to generate electrical energy in a safe, environmentally compliant, efficient and reliable manner.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Authorized and is responsible to hire, promote, assign, and direct staff. Supervises employees and monitors activities; including safety, prioritizing workflow allocation, staffing/scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Provides direction to employees; resolves technical questions and employee relation issues to provide accurate and consistent direction and interpretations. Completes employee performance reviews and provides feedback to employees during mid-cycle updates; provides direction to employees; monitors workflow to minimize backlog and customer complaints.
• Applies knowledge of assigned area and overall plant processes to safely resolve maintenance and operations problems.
• Reviews area operations to identify processes/procedures/operations improvements. Resolves problems considering time, equipment and tools/materials costs.
• Recognizes and anticipates employee training needs to ensure that all team employees have skills necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of the job.
• Provides assessment of employee training needs; recommends training plan and ensures employees obtain appropriate training, as identified. Also, facilitates the signing off of qualification books for union employees.
• Monitors the economic operations of all equipment and takes corrective action as necessary to maintain optimum efficiency. Coordinates and interfaces with other Power Generation sections to ensure maintenance and operations activities are scheduled effectively.
• Ensures Unit performs within pre-determined regulatory and design parameters.
• Assures the execution of dispatching directives regarding generation limits and switching procedures.
• Supports the loads/requirements of the system and performs required switching safely and accurately.
• Administers the Protective Clearance Procedure (LOTO).
• Oversees and directs all plant activities, including maintenance functions, at times when other supervisory personnel are not on duty.
• Identifies viable alternatives and plans activities to limit time delays, equipment downtime and load reduction. Demonstrates knowledge of plant processes by considering potential impact of all activities.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate records and recordkeeping systems. Manages group budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel, budget and job cost information. Estimates costs and analyzes actual cost variances from budget and explains differences.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Management Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company's management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced.
• Comply with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
• Ensure that the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid drivers license in good standing.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift work schedule.
• Minimum six (6) years of journeyman level experience in Power Plant Operations or equivalent operating experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a fossil fired power plants including:
  • Combustion Turbines
  • Rankine steam cycle
  • Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
• Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills.
  Knowledge of:
  • Plant processes and operations
  • Equipment, parts and plant layout
  • Budget preparation and analysis techniques
  • Principles and practices of supervision
  • Labor agreement terms and conditions
  • Computer skills necessary to complete job requirements
  • Regulatory requirements
  • TEP policies and procedures