Power Plant Maintenance Foreman (Panama, OK, US, 74951)

OGE Energy Corp.

Salary: $98k - $123k
Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Panama, Oklahoma, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

SAP
MS Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
SAP/PM

About the role

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Foreman Plant Maintenance

• Grade: Technical 44

• Job Code: 127978

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the activities of multi-craft crews engaged in repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electric-power generating equipment to ensure effective and efficient operation of a power plant.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises daily activities of team. Sets priorities to accomplish task or process completion. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. May perform the same work as subordinates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• All other duties as assigned.

• Continually seeks process improvement to save cost and increase efficiency.

• Establishes work schedule for personnel within area of responsibility.

• Recommends training for all crew members in the proper operations and maintenance procedures associated with all process equipment.

• Confers with the planning group to analyze the Plant Maintenance Program to determine reliability, costs savings and work efficiency.

• Maintains records on auxiliary equipment to record various repairs, maintenance and clearance measurements to ensure a complete maintenance history of equipment through the Plant Maintenance Program.

• Insures team members’ individual safety and protection of the Company’s assets by following approved policies and standards.

• Supervises and directs the activities of a of work crew engaged in repair and maintenance of electric-power generating equipment.

• Confers with contractors to resolve problems in installation and start- up of new equipment.

• Inspects contractors’ work for compliance to specifications and initiates appropriate corrective action.

• Adheres to safe working practices, governmental regulations and company policies.

• Promotes safety programs by means of safety meetings for crew to minimize accidents and ensure the safety of all personnel.

• Confers with equipment representatives to select and recommend new supplies and researching maintenance methods, technical papers, catalogs and other reference materials to improve operations.

• Facilitates preventive maintenance planning as indicated by process standards, including assists scheduling inspections and major overhauls in coordination with other operating activities.

• Responsible for the inspection of equipment to ascertain problems and initiate or recommend appropriate action to resolve the problem.

• Leads and influences team members to achieve results relative to safety, environmental, reliability, costs and continuous improvement; Leads as a strong role model for the culture of IIF (Incident and Injury Free) and accountability; Responsible for the proper staffing and utilization of manpower on the shift.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED; and

• 5 yrs Power Plant experience or equivalent industrial maintenance experience (e.g., industrial material handling, chemical, or related process plant) to include 2 yrs Sr level technical/mechanical experience (e.g., Sr Plant Mechanic, Sr I&C Technician); and

• Demonstrated leadership experience by leading work groups (i.e. during outages, Acting Foreman, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to work non-standard work schedules to including overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call and call-outs.

• May require travel.

• PAE certification in required systems must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

• Majority of time may be spent performing the same work as subordinates.

• May be required to work at heights up to and exceeding thirty (30) feet, underground.

• May be exposed to extreme conditions and inclement weather.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - LIFTING AND OTHER WEIGHT REQMTS

General Requirements

• Occasionally:Standing

• Occasionally:Walking

• Occasionally:Pushing

• Occasionally:Pulling

• Occasionally:Climbing

• Occasionally:Stooping

• Occasionally:Kneeling

• Occasionally:Crouching

• Occasionally:Crawling

• Occasionally:Reaching

• Occasionally:Repetitive Motions

• Frequently:Sitting

• Frequently:Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Lifting & Other Weight Requirements

• Occasionally:Lifting up to 50 lbs

• Occasionally:Carrying up to 50 lbs

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member is required to drive in order to perform their job duties. Member is assigned a company vehicle and/or member must drive a company and/or personal vehicle to complete company business at least 50% of time.

• Repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage;

• The operation of equipment, machinery or power tools;

• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous materials;

• The operation, maintenance or oversight of critical services and infrastructure including but not limited to, electric utilities, power generation or distribution;

• The extraction, compression, processing, manufacturing, handling, packaging, storage, disposal, treatment or transport of potentially volatile, flammable, combustible materials, elements, chemicals or any other highly regulated component;

• Performing firefighting duties – Fire fighter duties does not include responding to incipient stage/coal fires;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Demonstrated advanced expertise of all Auxiliary plant, equipment, systems, and processes.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer with MS Office Suite and related applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP).

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and prioritize assignments as required by workload.

• Analytical skills with understanding of how to link operational improvements to business results.

• Detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions.

• Ability to provide leadership up, down and across the organization.

• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, develop, and influence others positively while fostering a team environment.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to adjust and adapt across varied working conditions and evolving business needs.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to work with minimal supervision, following approved work methods and standard testing practices.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to understand plant and equipment systems/processes.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to understand and comply with company policies and operating procedures.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant problems effectively.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers.

• Demonstrated exceptional ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.

• Demonstrated complete proficiency to effectively use SAP/PM including notifications and work order management.

• Demonstrated knowledge of combined-cycle gas plant operations.

• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibilities and accomplish new goals.

• Knowledge of plant operation, systems and equipment and their functionality within the process.

• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations including all disciplines of utility industry required crafts.

• Demonstrated leadership in IIF (Incident and Injury Free) culture.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity working with mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, electric motors, air compressors, valves, welding, fabrication, construction, pipe fitting, etc.).

• Demonstrated advanced expertise of basic math.

• Demonstrated advanced expertise and understanding of safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver’s License)

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

• Pre-Employment Physical

• Audiogram Baseline

• Respiratory History

• Job Specific Physical Assessment

• This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Job under state law. Individuals in this position are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

$98,426 - $123,074

About OGE Energy Corp.

Generates and distributes electric power to residential and commercial customers.

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