LE Operations Shift Foreman - Production Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/jobs/newprint/4744653) Apply  LE Operations Shift Foreman - Production Salary $90,736.43 - $133,296.88 Annually Location Lakeland, FL Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 3161-06 Department Lakeland Electric Division EP-Prod-Multicraft Operations 2011240000 Opening Date 11/27/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit NA + Description + Benefits + Questions GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This is highly technical and management-level supervisory work directing the operations, environmental, maintenance, and scheduling activities of multi-fueled, high-pressure steam and/or combined cycle power generating units at multiple plant site locations. An employee in this classification is responsible for the activities during a rotating operating shift, providing 24/7 coverage at all three plant facilities and working under the direction of the operations manager at Lakeland Electric’s Production Division. Work is reviewed through field inspections, work orders, written reports, conferences, meetings, and the overall availability and reliability of the generating units. Work assignments may arise because of breakdowns of equipment in the plant, oral or written instructions, or from firsthand inspections and performance test results of the equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Supervises Operations personnel, including selection, training, and development, assigning and monitoring work, and individual performance, including recognition and issue resolution within Production, all in accordance with established operating procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements. + Supervises Operations for the safe, technical, and efficient operation of various complex power generation processes and associated equipment, including environmental equipment. + Plans, assigns, demonstrates, and reviews preventive maintenance and minor repair work performed by skilled and semi-skilled workers who keep equipment in safe operating condition with good physical appearance. + Makes immediate decisions regarding Operations and safety. Spends time in the field identifying safety hazards, checking for proper equipment isolations, and provides safety guidance for all work. + Spends time in the field as the interface between the ECC and the Plants while conducting switching orders with Operations, Maintenance, and Sub Station personnel. + Spends time in the field directing and reviewing operational and maintenance work performed by skilled and semi?skilled workers engaged in keeping plants and equipment operating safely and with good physical appearance. + Provides guidance and performance reviews to direct reports and subordinates through observations in the field and control room and review of check sheets. + Troubleshoots abnormalities, unit trips, or runbacks associated with plant equipment and operation. + Recognizes and rewards good performance and addresses poor performance and personnel safety issues through coaching by proper use of disciplinary action. + Identifies training and qualification requirements of direct reports and subordinates. Participates in hands-on instruction and knowledge transfer. + Maintains accurate logs, time sheets, and shift schedules and ensures environmental compliance. + Enforces employee compliance with COL’s and Production’s rules and policies. + Resolves conflict within the operation’s workgroups and assists in resolving conflicts between that subordinate workgroup and other peer workgroups. + May be required to work alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. + Position designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + Ensures a safe work environment and compliance with process and procedural requirements. + Ensures environmental compliance related to operational performance and work activities. + Ensures security compliance related to operational communications and responses. + Ensures scheduled training for subordinates is being accomplished. + Ensures proper tracking and use of sick leave. + Ensures proper vacation planning and compensatory time to prevent negative impacts to business operation. + Ensures shift coverage is within overtime goals. + Ensures direct reports and subordinates maintain the certifications required by their positions and job descriptions. + Acts as the Incident Commander during an emergency response, with thorough knowledge of the National ICS system. + Functions as responsible person for RMP, ERAP, SPCC, and calls NRC state watch office. + Administers workgroup’s Safety Program, Red Tag, Confined Space, and Hot Work procedures. + Facilitates safety meetings and RMP drills. + Makes regular field inspections of buildings, machinery, and equipment related to safety and plant operation. + Develops a Training Plan for each direct report. + Performs field inspections and tracks weekly work order maintenance performed by subordinates. + Ensures Maximo maintenance program is updated with failure reporting. + Maintains records and prepares reports on maintenance performance. + Reviews unit trips/unloads to determine potential causes and corrections needed to reduce future occurrences. + Helps coordinate work between shifts and provide continuity through effective communications regarding equipment status and operational changes. + Helps coordinate the schedules of unit maintenance and operational testing with Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental, outside contractors, and FMPP Pool Dispatch. + Helps facilitate MCO Program. + Helps ensure the development and implementation of a full preventive maintenance program. + Follows instructions given by the Operations Manager and/or Production Manager in relation to any of the Lakeland Electric generating units. + Ensures the workgroup is complying with all applicable NERC standards relating to the Generator Operator (GOP) and the Production division. + Enters GADS data for all generating assets, with supporting documentation. + Performs other related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) + A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. + Ten (10) years of power plant operations experience, with a solid understanding of a distributed control system (DCS). + Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. + At least 100 MW Combined Cycle. (Prefer Siemens or GE) + Internal only experience: + Supervisory experience may be substituted with completing the Lead MCO and Operations Shift Supervisor Qualification Sheets. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must possess a valid driver’s license. + Must maintain a valid telephone number. + Completion of required skills check sheets and training courses may be required depending on location of employment. + Proficient in one or more craft skills; Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrument & Controls + Successful completion of the Operations Shift Supervisor Training Program preferred. + Qualification on Siemens T3K or Foxboro controls preferred. + Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment: Safety training including Ammonia HAZWOPER Training and Emergency Response Team (medical) training. + Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment: Emergency response Incident Command Structure training, including ICS-100, 200, 300, and 700. + May be required to pass and maintain qualification for: + Respiratory Protection Physical + Pulmonary Function + Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES + Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance process associated with multi-fueled power generators, including high-pressure steam units, combined cycle units, combustion turbine peaking units, diesel peaking units, and associated supporting and environmental systems. + Thorough knowledge of the operation of: + At least 100 MW Combined Cycle. (Prefer Siemens or GE) + Proficient in one or more craft skills; Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrument & Controls + Thorough knowledge of the equipment, process specifications, and operating functions required to operate and maintain equipment and systems that are integral to the safety and efficiency of the generating unit. + Thorough knowledge of the locations, operating and maintenance characteristics, and requirements of the various parts of the power plant system, such as controls, lube oil system, seal oil system, electrical distribution, etc. + Knowledge of computing basic power plant mathematics, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, negative numbers, decimals, and fractions. + Knowledge of “Dispatch” and “Marketing” processes and how Generation unit availability and dispatch parameters could affect dispatch and operation within the power market. + Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including environmental (EPA, DEP, etc.), safety (OSHA), and security (NERC and DHS). + Ability to supervise shift subordinates in properly operating power and associated auxiliary and ancillary equipment. + Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance manuals, drawings, and instructions. + Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and chemical processes to determine and take proper action quickly and safely in emergencies. + Ability to inspect equipment and identify needs for maintenance and repair through the Maximo or similar maintenance software program, Work Order System. + Ability to create, maintain, and support a safe work environment. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant manager, supervisors, MCO’s, co-workers, and a large staff of technical, skilled, and semi-skilled employees, other City employees and the general public. + Ability to plan and determine the proper course of action based on individual observations and feedback from other employees. + Ability to work independently and understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions and ability to give direction both orally and written to employees under their supervision. + Knowledge of and experience with personal computers, including the following computer applications: Maximo or similar maintenance software program, MS Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suites. + Knowledge of and experience with Stack Monitoring programs (CEMS) like Stack Vision + Working knowledge of the overall operating fundamentals and principles of Power Generating station systems, equipment, and processes. + Ability to safely work with high-voltage equipment. + Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. + Ability to inspect completed work of subordinates for conformance with goals and good practices. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Requires mostly sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, lifting ten (10) pounds regularly, and routine keyboard operations. May occasionally require heavy manual work, including lifting; up to 50 pounds. + The job risks include occasional exposure to traffic, electrical voltage, heights, pollen, dusts, noxious fumes, toxic chemicals, extreme cold/hot temperatures, adverse weather conditions, bright/dim light, and loud noise. + The job requires normal hearing, speaking, visual perception, field of vision, color perception, depth perception, sense of smell, and texture perception. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including “junk” folders. Test times and locations to be announced. The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.* Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768 Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.16% Employer 15.66% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses. For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844. Suggestion Awards A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000. For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348. Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder) An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit. Uniforms/Equipment Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification. Parking Free while at work. Break Periods Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor. For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797. For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872. 01 Please indicate your highest level of education. + Less than a High School Diploma or GED + High School Diploma or GED + Some College - less than 30 credit hours + Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours + Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours + 90 Credit Hours + Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours + Master's Degree + Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of experience do you have in power plant operations, with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)? + No experience + Some experience, but less than 2 years + At least 2 years, but less than 4 years + At least 4 years, but less than 6 years + At least 6 years, but less than 8 years + At least 8 years, but less than 9 years + At least 9 years, but less than 10 years + 10 years or more 03 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application. 04 Do you have two years of experience in a supervisory capacity? + Yes + No 05 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application. 06 Do you have experience working with 100 MW or larger Combined Cycle power plants? If so, please specify if you have worked with Siemens or GE systems. 07 Have you successfully completed the Operations Shift Supervisor Training Program? + Yes + No 08 Are you qualified on Siemens T3K or Foxboro control systems? If yes, please provide details. 09 By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801 Phone (863)834-8790 Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices