LOGCAP – Power Plant Supervisor (USN) – Marshall Islands

This Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Power Plant Supervisor in support of LOGCAP V. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges.

Your Impact

• Reports to Power Plant Manager
• In absence of Power Plant Manager, Power Plant Supervisor would be highest project site level of oversite regarding power production and distribution operations to include electrical production efficiency, MV/LV electrical safety, documentation and record keeping
• Assist with performing hands-on routine inspection, preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, troubleshoots, corrective and emergency repairs on generator sets and associated local control systems and SCADA system with computer servers and interface controllers in working order. Diagnose problems and then repair/replace defective parts as required
• Assist with performing hands-on electrical maintenance and repair of power production electrical and mechanical and auxiliary systems of power generation facilities operating at 5-85Mw and greater total output with diesel driven prime movers
• Assist with performing hands on inspects, operates, and maintains the paralleling and main medium voltage switchgear systems, with local and remote monitor and metering capabilities, SCADA and PLC control systems, alarm response to ensure maximum system reliability
• Assist with performing hands-on inspections, and tests fuel receiving and distribution system including tanks, pumps, leak detection, fuel distribution and inventory, scheduling orders, and reporting
• Assists with inspections of operational activities for safety precautions and instructs employees against occupational hazards. Responsible for employee conduct and compliance with all safety policies, regulations and compliance with all OSHA and NFPA requirements
• Assists with coordination of environmental testing, required permitting and compliance activities with the US Military/Prime Contractor designated representative. Responsible for operation of the power generation facility within all environmental and regulatory requirements and constraints
• Supervise, manage, and schedule multi-skilled level operations and maintenance team members, power generation operators, power generation mechanics and electrical switchgear and relay technicians and administrative/support personnel
• In absence of Power Plant Manager, completes performance evaluations, implements training programs, addresses grievances, and administer disciplinary actions as required to subordinate multi-national employees
• Enforces implementation of training programs, safety standards/practices, work ethics, LBS company policies/procedures, etc
• In absence of Power Plant Manager, reviews and approves employee timesheets
• Assists with maintaining technical library and record-keeping which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish assigned responsibility
• Responsible for facility custodianship of work area, hand, power, and shop tools
• Responsible for department communications activities – attend/participate in department meetings Identify department risk/liability and develop work plans to manage ongoing risks as it relates to the operation of the power generation facilities, power delivery and power quality. Be able to articulate concerns and forward to Power Plant Manager and in absence of Power Plant Manager to VGS Senior Leadership
• Responds to emergency calls regarding power generation equipment breakdowns and unit outages. Ability to interpret and apply required corrective action with data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate responses to correct or resolve problems
• Ensure required documentation/reporting is submitted in a timely manner
• Attend/deliver daily Safety meetings/stand downs IAW with VGS and Prime contractor policies
• Take ownership of Power Plant to ensure repairs, maintenance, overhauls, etc. are performed with utmost of quality/safety in mind and IAW manufactures service/maintenance recommendations
• Accountability for power plant staff, tools, manuals, and equipment status-FMC/NMC
• Attend VGS EHS (Electrical Health & Safety) training and establish a status of CP (Competent Person), AP (Authorized Person) or SAP (Senior Authorized Person)
• Operate/perform within the behavioral guidelines/policies/procedures put forth by USG, US Military Command, Host Nation, Prime Contractor and VGS
• Perform internal Power Plant & MV Distribution audits for safety, contract compliance, environment compliance and overall power production/distribution efficiency
• Reviews all power plant/MV distribution daily, weekly, monthly, annual reports and CDRLs prior to submission to Prime Contractor, US Military and VGS Senior Leadership to ensure transparency and accuracy
• When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist with daily Power Plant operations to include bringing online/offline gensets, synchronizing/paralleling gensets, taking hourly generator readings, fueling in power plant environment, electrical distribution installation/maintenance, facility maintenance, housekeeping, etc
• When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist with MV/LV electrical/Power Plant operations teams with installation/removal of electrical distribution equipment
• Assist with request/retrieve service/maintenance/repair parts/components from Prime Contractor Consolidated Material Warehouse and transport to powerplant service/repair location
• Assist Prime contractor Procurement/Materials staff with acquiring repair parts/consumables by suppling Genset model data, part numbers, descriptions and technical oversight when required
• Willingness to attend formal OEM specific genset and/or controls training
• Ensure less experienced members of power plant operation team are performing services/minor repairs to high quality standards and IAW manufactures recommendations
• Ensure power plant staff are performing service/maintenance/repair duties IAW US Military, Prime Contractor, Host Nation and VGS Environmental/Hazmat policies and procedures
• Schedule Power Plant employee work schedules (to include days off, R&R, etc) to ensure proper staffing is in place for efficient power plant operation and electrical safety
• In absence of Power Plant Manager, attend meetings with Prime Contract/US Military/VGS Senior Leadership and give update/status reports for power plant and MV distribution systems

• Duties will involve work in the outdoors with a potential exposure to tropical climatic conditions including frequent rainstorms, high humidity and temperatures up to 95F degrees in the summer months
• Must be able to work overhead with arms raised for extended periods
• As directed by the Supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.

• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date. Passport must have a minimum of 6 blank pages prior to OCONUS mobilization.
• Must satisfy the USARPAC Force Health Protection Guidance medical requirements for INDOPACOM prior to OCONUS mobilization, must be able to maintain a Medically Qualified (MQ) rating on an annual basis.
• Must be CAC eligible and able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Must be CAC eligible
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in managing, inspecting, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing multi-diesel driven generator power generation facilities with an output capacity of 5-85Mw or greater
• A thorough knowledge of the mechanical and electrical makeup and operation of powered support systems, to include but not limited to their major mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components-- Standard Diesel generators, Controls (genset synchronizing and paralleling, genset communication/monitoring systems) such as PULSE SCADA, Switchgear, protection relays, substations, cables, transformers, RMUs, etc
• Able to show experience with inspection, testing, and repair components of electrical systems to include generators, transformers, transfer switches, switch gear, PLC controls, and fuel monitoring and delivery systems
• Ability to follow troubleshooting procedures and use deductive reasoning to isolate the fault; and provide step by step feedback on all steps taking
• Able to take specific verbal and written directions and carryout directions from the supervisor. Decisions made are covered by specific, well-established work methods and procedures
• In the event problems arise, managers at this level are able take corrective action in accordance with instructions, processes, procedures as applicable to power production/distribution environments
• Experience in providing prime power O&M Services to clients
• Must provide copies of training certificates in the Fundamentals of Electrical Safety based on NFPA 70E standards. This training must have been completed one year prior to the start of the contract
• Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards for electrical and mechanical trades, related safety practices, and skill required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generator systems and equipment
• Basic knowledge and trained with current certification of First Aid & CPR
• Must rescue an injured victim from an electrical conductor
• Must know Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Experience working in international work environments with expatriate or US military
• Must possess current training and be able to demonstrate general knowledge of industrial safety and environmental regulations, including compliance with OSHA and NFPA70E requirements, personal protective equipment usage and lock out tag out procedures for electrical, mechanical and fluid systems and controls
• Ability to read, comprehend/understand and apply information contained in manufacturer equipment manuals, facility document including drawings and specification, operation and maintenance manuals, standard operating and emergency response procedures, material safety data sheets, etc
• Ability to interpret and apply required corrective action with data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment or process problems and take appropriate responses to correct or resolve problems

Role Characteristics

• Great interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Team player.
• Ability to multi-task.

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

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