PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

Ever-Green Energy is looking for a team member responsible to the General Manager for the operation and maintenance of the heating and cooling facilities and related equipment. This individual ensures the plant is operated in compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements and in accordance with established operational procedures and good engineering practices, maintenance is planned and conducted timely and in accordance with the facility's maintenance management program, and develops and supports a culture of continuous improvement. Provides direction and facilitates maintenance work by contractors and vendors.

It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, you may be the right candidate for our Plant Superintendent.

Minimum requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in technical field or significant experience and strong technical training in chiller operations and related areas.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience in the operation of power plant or district energy and related boiler/chiller/generating plant. Five (5) of those years in a supervisory position is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate and manage operations and maintenance activities and set and achieve goals with a high degree of self-initiation and independence.
• Ability to work well with others, to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, to direct and train others.
• Expertise with boilers, chiller equipment and their auxiliaries.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and plant controls applications.
• Valid driver's license required and good driving record.

Preferred requirements:

• Supervisory training and course work in energy systems management is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental laws and regulations and experience in the administration of policies and the management of data required to demonstrate compliance.
• Experience in creating and administering local safety procedures and programs in an industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the operation of production facilities and related equipment to achieve safe, reliable and efficient operation in compliance with Company, OSHA, air and water quality regulations.

2. Scheduling of heating and cooling production equipment for preventive and corrective maintenance and facilitate vendor and contractor work.

3. Routinely inspect and monitor plant equipment and operations, lead efforts to identify root causes of plant operational problems and develop recommendations for resolution, and prevention of reoccurrence when applicable.

4. Perform troubleshooting of equipment and system operational problems and initiate actions to correct while ensuring necessary follow through to completion. Participate in troubleshooting of maintenance issues with plant staff as needed.

5. Continuously reviews and improves plant operating practices and procedures. Ensures communication and/or training of these changes is provided to O&M Technicians.

6. Implements refresher and Just-In-Time training consistent with current and upcoming plant activities to improve operational consistency and effectiveness.

7. Develops recommendations for improved effectiveness, efficiency, reliability, and safety, including modification, addition, or replacement of equipment, and changes in operating procedures.

8. Be on 24 hour call to resolve operational problems as necessary and inform General Manager for situations that require immediate attention.

9. Coordinate availability of water treatment and other supplies necessary for plant operation.

10. Monitor regulatory compliance and assist in managing the requirements of the facilities permits.

11. Reviews daily operating logs, reports, and data; ensures inconsistencies or apparent problems are investigated, addressed, and resolved. Uses this information to improve plant procedures, processes, and operations.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is constantly required to communicate verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; and hearing requirements with the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds

The incumbent is frequently required to climb ramps/stairs; keyboarding; near vision acuity at approximately 20 inches or less; sitting; and standing/walking.

The employee is occasionally required to climbing ladders/ropes/scaffolding; crawling; crouching; far visual acuity at 20 feet or more; fine manipulation of picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation; gross manipulation of seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s); foot/leg controls; kneeling, lifting and carrying of 50 lbs., peripheral vision; pushing; pulling, reaching at/below shoulder level by extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc; reaching overhead by extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc; stooping; confined space with limited entry or exit.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works 50% in an office environment; 50% in steam or chilled water plants, and may be required to perform some duties in underground vaults and/or confined spaces. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, dust, fumes, high pressure steam, and high temperatures, and hazards associated with moving machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. PPE will be provided as needed.

Wage Transparency Statement:

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is: $105,000 to $130,000.

This range reflects the base salary for this position. We have other benefits associated with this position which include: medical, dental, vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, LifeStyle Spending Account, PTO where we recognize an equivalency program up to 15 years, and 11 paid holidays including our favorite holiday: your birthday!

EOE, including disability/vets