UNS Energy Corporation

Supervisor, Power Generation - Operations

Tucson, AZ

About This Job

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Your Employer of Choice

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

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Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

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Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

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Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Job Description - Supervisor, Power Generation - Operations

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

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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.

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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.

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Applies knowledge of assigned area and overall plant processes to safely resolve maintenance and operations problems.

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Reviews area operations to identify processes/procedures/operations improvements. Resolves problems considering time, equipment and tools/materials costs.

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Recognizes and anticipates employee training needs to ensure that all team employees have skills necessary to ensure competency in all aspects of the job.

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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.

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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.

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Ensures Unit performs within pre-determined regulatory and design parameters.

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Assures the execution of dispatching directives regarding generation limits and switching procedures.

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Supports the loads/requirements of the system and performs required switching safely and accurately.

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Administers the Protective Clearance Procedure (LOTO).

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Oversees and directs all plant activities, including maintenance functions, at times when other supervisory personnel are not on duty.

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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.

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Establishes and maintains appropriate records and recordkeeping systems. Manages group budget to ensure cost-effective use of resources.

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Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel, budget and job cost information. Estimates costs and analyzes actual cost variances from budget and explains differences.

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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

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Ensure that the Company’s management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced.

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Comply with and administer the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.

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Ensure that the Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

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Valid drivers license in good standing.

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Willingness to work a rotating shift work schedule.

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Minimum six (6) years of journeyman level experience in Power Plant Operations or equivalent operating experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

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3-5 years of prior supervisory experience preferred.

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Experience in a fossil fired power plants including:

+ Combustion Turbines + Rankine steam cycle + Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines

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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

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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