Operations Supervisor

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization. We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Summary

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation and conduct of plant operational tasks and functions during assigned shifts. This position will supervise the operators and serves as the plant contact for all interdepartmental and contractor activities that can affect the safe and reliable operation of the site. This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position. This position is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Manages all daily shift operational activities and gives directions to assigned personnel as needed.
• Implements and oversees the departmental and organizational objectives for each shift.
• Ensures the plants are operated in a safe and efficient manner. Complies with all applicable company, OSHA safety rules and regulations, and environmental permits and regulations.
• Provides a leadership role in implementation of company policies and procedures for improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the plant.
• Serves as SME for all ultrapure water operations and boiler chemistry
• Makes certain the Plant operates in a manner that is compliant with all NERC standards and rules.
• Enters, tracks, prioritizes, and approves work orders and purchase requisitions in CMMS system.
• Schedules, tracks and approves hourly employees’ time
• Ensures that consistent process control and LOTO procedures are followed in all assigned areas. 
• Guarantees that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility wide. 
• Communicates effectively with operations, engineering, maintenance, customer service, etc. to ensure customer satisfaction and successful facility operation.
• Responsible for ensuring the training program to qualify operators for promotion and to re-qualify all operators is occurring on an ongoing basis. Coaches and counsels team to improve technical skills and interpersonal and problem resolution skills.  Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new skills and techniques. 
• Instructs staff in the operation of auxiliary and BOP equipment, as well as proper procedures for preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment. Oversees operators in housekeeping duties and other assignments as required.
• Logs data in logbooks, records data and maintains operational SOMPS.
• Performs other departmental responsibilities as assigned by Manager Operations.

• Able to work rotating shifts, odd hours, and extended hours as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• B.S. in engineering or business preferred.
• MA. First Class Engineer License preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in utility or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of high-pressure boiler operation; combustion turbine, steam turbine, water treatment, and auxiliary equipment associated with power plant operations.
• Working skills in the use of electro pneumatic/hydraulic controls, DCS controls, and computers.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and record gauges and instruments, analyze the effects on operations, and maintain accurate records.
• Has the ability to perform minor trouble shooting, prepare permits and work orders and supervise shift employees.
• Able to lead and interface effectively with others.

Physical Requirements 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle.
• Must submit to company required pre-employment physical exam and drug screening.

• General Industrial environment. Works around equipment such as turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, valves, etc. Thermal, chemical, mechanical, and electrical energy exposure in addition to working in hot temperatures.

• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

• Able to climb and tolerate heights and confined space.
• Able to tolerate temperature extremes.
• Able to wear PPE, accurately read and interpret gauges, and able to hear and understand audible alarms.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.