Instrumentation & Electrical Supervisor I, SNG

Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Supervisor I, SNG, provides first-line leadership of the I&E Team to ensure the effective planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance and repair activities for plant instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems at the Company’s Synthetic Natural Gas Plant and other manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry and company standards. The I&E Supervisor and Team must respond to control system, instrumentation, and electrical emergencies at the Company’s manufacturing facilities 24/7.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee and coordinates personnel and activities related to the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant instrumentation, electrical, and control system equipment, including sensors, transmitters, meters, regulators, control system module, electrical components, various Motor Control Center (MCC) equipment, etc.

- Coordinates maintenance work with outside contractors as necessary; investigates and resolves contractor issues or problems.

- Follows, administers, and enforces policies and procedures such as shutdown and turnaround plans, maintenance work procedures, inspection procedures, testing procedures, permitting (e.g. safe work, hot work, flare work, and confined space permits), and other policies and procedures as required.

- Follow specifications and drawings to purchase and install automated instrumentation systems for new or improved plant operations.

- Develop cost estimates as needed, collaborating with the Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator to ensure necessary parts are available. Identifies, specifies, and procures required parts, tools, and materials.

- Maintains equipment data in the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other equipment databases. Performs analysis of preventive/predictive maintenance data and equipment history to troubleshoot and make recommendations for equipment repairs.

- Trains or coordinates for training of personnel on the operation of testing and troubleshooting equipment, automatic control hardware, and software systems.

- Keeps abreast of and helps to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations pertaining to these activities, such as DOT, OSHA, EPA, and local building codes, established industry standards such as API, NFPA, and company policies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform tasks on a computer and/or other technology to organize and perform analytical work.

- Takes appropriate measures for the security and maintenance of company assets and property within area of responsibility.

- Performs as first responder and/or ensures that appropriate maintenance personnel are contacted, supported, and supervised in the event an emergency plant maintenance is needed. Maintains maintenance overtime rotation list.

- Verifies the accuracy and completeness of documentation submitted by assigned staff, approves employee timesheets; designing lesson plans and delivering training; handling Step 1 grievances in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement; and making personnel action recommendations.

- Complies with all safety rules and cooperates in the fullest in the promotion of safety and safe work habits, to include the reporting of any unsafe conditions or acts. Maintains all EH&S training on a current basis.

- Complies with all applicable corporate and Hawaii Gas policies and procedures.

- Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner; performs housekeeping duties as required and/or instructed. Works in a safe and responsible manner.

- Performs all other related duties as instructed by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience:

- Vocational or trade school certificates or equivalent experience.

- At least 5 years successful in-field experience with instrumentation, control systems, and/or electrical systems.

- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably in electrical or automated systems.

- Experience working in a process facility regulated by OSHA's PSM and EPA's RMP regulations.

- Experience working in a Union environment.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

- Prerequisite: Must have a valid Hawaii driver’s license.

- Post requisite: First Aid/CPR Certified

- Post requisite: Forklift (Powered Industrial Truck) Certified.

- Post requisite: Aerial and Scissors Lift Certified.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

- Licensed to perform Electrical work in the State of Hawaii.