Plant Supervisor

OverviewThe Company is a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider to higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities, with utility infrastructures serving more than 130 million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and / or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability.The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.Why Join CenTrio?CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.Medical Benefits first day of hireMedical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefitsOption of supplemental Life & AD&D benefitsCompany paid High Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan401k plan with % matchTraining Opportunities and career progressionCompetitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experienceDynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presenceRemote, Hybrid, and In Office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities24-hour Employee Assistance Program/HotlineCorporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)Job SummaryCenTrio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Supervisor to lead our team of central utility plant operators in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on the grounds at Louisiana State University. This position is a balance of technical expertise and administrative oversight.The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to guiding and developing an early staged and evolving team of operators embracing challenges with the proven ability to inspire and lead by example and invoke change. At the same time, they must be proficient in administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, reporting, payroll, overtime distribution, compliance documentation and other various reports.Core ResponsibilitiesOperational oversite to oversee the day-to-day operation and optimization of steam boilers, turbines, generators, chillers, associated equipment and future combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Ensuring simultaneous and efficient generation of electricity and useful heat. Make informed decisions to address operational challenges and maintain plant reliability.Directly supervise, mentor, and train operators from the ground up to enhance their skill and knowledge related the steam, hot water, chilled water and future CHP systems. Responsible for managing and supporting a team of unionized operators ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to collective agreement requirements.Develops and implements training programs for plant operators to enhance their skill set and knowledge, keeping them educated on industry’s best practices on operating policies, procedures, maintenance guidelines, and safety requirements.Interviewing experience with or an aptitude for conducting job interviews and assessing candidate fit.Maintaining and updating shift schedules, administering distribution of overtime process and operator payroll, create various reports.Foster for a safety-first culture and enhance adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, shut down and repairs related to the steam plant and future CHP system. Complete maintenance work orders utilizing a computerized maintenance management system. Will be responsible to review and approve equipment logsImplement strategies to optimize the overall efficiency of the CHP system, including the effective use of waste heat and identify and propose improvements to enhance system performance and reduced environmental impact. Monitor and adjust system perimeters to maximize energy efficiency and meet operational targetsCommunicate and collaborate with other areas such as maintenance, engineering and management to achieve overall plant goals and objectives, including external stakeholders and Utility partners.Will be expected to report and work during hurricanes, storms, high winds or other natural disastersHealth, Safety & Environment (HSE)The Business has a consistent and dedicated focus on a proactive safety culture. HSE is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. Your accountability for HSE also includes:Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free,Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures,Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, andImmediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisorMust wear all types of PPE including; hearing protection, eye protection, all types of hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, wear fall-protection, half-face and full-face respirators.Professional Experience & Knowledge:Minimum education is a high school diploma or GEDMust have a minimum of 5 years practical experience as a Supervisor with the following previous industry experience in either; District Energy, Utilities, Water Treatment, Campus, Hospital, Boiler Plant, Commercial HVAC, Industrial Processing, Chemical, Refining, Manufacturing or other related environments.Supervisory/Leadership Skills: Solid experience and being a lead in a team of operators while making informed and timely decisions. Ensuring clear communication, coordination and collaboration amongst team members to ensure efficient and safe operations. Capability to develop operators to enhance their skill and knowledge related the boiler chiller and CHP systems.Technical Skills & Requirements:Operating, monitoring and maintaining boilers, chillers, cooling towers, evaporative coolers, ice water storage, pumps, fans, RO systems, water softeners, switchgear, MCC, feed water pumps, condensate system, steam induction pumps, isolation and control valves, a Delta V or other operating systems, human machine interface (HMI), diesel pumps, tanks, generators, air compressors, water lab testing and safely handling chemicals.Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system expertise: In depth knowledge and hands on experience and operating, optimizing, and maintaining chilled water, steam, condensate and cooling towers, including a solid understanding of the simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heat associated with CHPProficient in identifying and resolving technical issues related to chiller, boilers and CHP systems, including diagnosing Max functions, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actionsPrevious experience in maintaining and updating shift schedules, administering distribution of overtime process and operator payroll, create various reports.Previous experience in interviewing future operatorsKnowledge of environmental regulations, safety standards and other relevant industry guidelines prevent pertaining to Steam Plant and CHP operationsData Analysis - Monitoring and analyzing performance data using insights to optimize efficiency, identify potential improvements, and make driven decisions based on the dataEnergy Efficiency Optimization - Optimizing the overall energy efficiency of CHP system, implementing strategies to maximize the utilization of waste heat and improve the systems overall performanceAbility to obtain a universal EPA refrigerant certificationPrevious experience working in a unionized environment is considered an assetPhysical Requirements:Must be able to clearly see and differentiate all colorsMust be able to walk, stoop, climb, lift and carry up to 100 lbsMust be available on a as needed work nights, weekends and holidaysMust have computer skills and familiar use of Microsoft OfficeMust be able to work with minimal guidance and supervisionConditions of Employment:Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Drug Test.Only authorized employees are permitted to use company vehicles, this includes Industrial trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.) and electric vehicles/golf carts. To be an authorized employee, you must be at least 21 years old, hold a current valid Louisiana, State Drivers' license and demonstrate a clean driving record. The driver must be on an approved list for company insurance purposes. Your driving record will be screened as part of the pre-employment process and annually in December.This position is based at CenTrio’s plant located on campus of Louisiana State University (LSU). Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on all LSU land, property, buildings, and facilities. CenTrio will decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products.All certifications must be up to date.