Description
Applications will be accepted through April 17, 2026 - Apply on-line at www.wfec.com
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, Anadarko Plant, the Mechanical Supervisor plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the safe, reliable and efficient mechanical maintenance of the power plant.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Maintenance Staff
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following: other duties may be assigned. Maintains all mechanical equipment in the plant to ensure safe and reliable operation. Issues daily work assignments to maintenance personnel, checks progress of work and provides guidance to ensure quality work is performed necessary to support the safe and reliable operation of the plant. Develops schedules to ensure that all parts, tools, and equipment necessary to maintain plant reliability and efficiency are available. Maintains an ongoing knowledge of plant equipment and its current status. Maintains accurate up-to-date records and history of all plant mechanical equipment. Conducts and participates in training and safety programs to ensure the safety and reliability of personnel and equipment. Evaluates costs and maintains adequate, but cost effective, inventories of parts and tools necessary for effective plant maintenance. Maintains a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, to ensure that necessary maintenance is performed to operate the plant safely and in compliance with all state and federal regulations Recommends personnel actions such as promotions, discipline and recognition and conducts performance appraisals of personnel to develop skills within the department. Ensures that all department employees are competent and properly trained in the skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform their duties in a safe and effective manner. Schedules and conducts daily safety meetings, investigates all accidents or near accidents in the department. Assists the Anadarko Plant Staff in planning and coordinating unit outages so that maintenance work is well organized, efficient and cost effective. Prepares outage cost estimates and manpower requirements. Coordinates combined maintenance efforts of plant personnel and factory representatives. Identifies and supervises new construction, equipment installation, and any equipment modifications necessary to ensure safe reliable operation. May serve as project coordinator on projects within the Capital Review Team approval limits for supervisors. Maintains updated drawings and prints on all mechanical systems. Develops all necessary guidelines and procedures for implementation of mechanical maintenance training and advancement programs consistent with all applicable policies and procedures. Reviews, updates and assures compliance with all plant procedures. Oversees the plant code welding program to ensure adequate training time. And is responsible for ensuring compliance with certified welding repairs. Must develop and maintain a positive work environment while simultaneously giving and earning the team's respect.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Leadership and Managing People: Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Continually works to improve supervisory skills; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Judgment/Problem Solving: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for future resources; Sets goals and objectives; Effectively organizes or schedules people and their tasks; Develops realistic work plans.
Oral and Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors required of this position.
Education and Experience: An associate's degree in a technically related area and five (5) years of directly related, progressive mechanical maintenance experience in a power plant or similar industrial environment is required. Related education may be substituted for experience at a rate of one (1) year of education for two (2) years of experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Language Skills: Requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Requires the ability to effectively respond orally and in writing to common inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, or outside entities.
Math Skills: Requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Also requires the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to plant situations.
Reasoning Ability: Requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Also requires the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer required. Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project Management and applicable PeopleSoft applications is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This position requires a current driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: The employee must be willing to work in excess of a standard workweek and travel on short notice. On occasion, the incumbent may work a rotating shift schedule.
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 of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear; to use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms; to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; to climb ladders, stairs and elevated platforms; and to wear personal safety equipment, including a breathing apparatus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. This job requires quick, calm action in response to emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to normal.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".
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