Mechanical Supervisor (AVS)

*Position Title:* Mechanic Supervisor (AVS) *OPEN UNTIL FILLED* *Department/Location: *Operations; Antelope Valley Station/Beulah, ND *Company:* Basin Electric Power Cooperative *Position Purpose:* This position manages the people in the mechanical group for the proper maintenance of the Antelope Valley Station to ensure continuous generation at the plant.
*Essential Functions:* * Maintain an efficient, thorough, and well-coordinated mechanical maintenance program by continually evaluating results and guiding staff by making recommendations and final decisions.
This also involves follow-up efforts to ensure appropriate actions are carried out.
* Supervise and direct mechanical maintenance personnel and coordinate maintenance crews to insure the effective and timely maintenance of plant equipment and avoid or minimize outages.
* Provide input into budget planning of maintenance activities, including monitoring costs incurred and initiating specific action when appropriate.
* Evaluate, recommend, and initiate work orders for the purposes of plant improvement and safety.
Also, ensure designs, installations or materials used meet all applicable safety and industry codes.
* Asist in hiring decisions and activities.
* Recommend maintenance, schedules, and service contractors for outages and complete outage reports.
* Administer the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement in a fair and consistent manner.
*Qualifications:* * Required to have a thorough knowledge of coal-based plant equipment, appropriate test equipment, and systems at a level acquired through the completion of a high school diploma * Or equivalent (GED or HSED) and seven years of operations/maintenance experience in a coal-based plant.
* This position requires an aptitude for mechanical diagnostics and proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
* Prior experience acting as a lead, in a step-up role or similar, or previous supervisory experience is required.
* A valid driver’s license is required.
* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position.
The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations.
Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
*Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:* This position requires frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, sitting, standing, walking; and occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 15 pounds, bending/reaching, and climbing.
The incumbent uses office equipment and field tools.
This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision, good hearing, and the ability to speak and perform close work.
The incumbent must be able to analyze data/reports, conduct research, think independently, implement recommendations, develop plans/procedures/goals, present information to others, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
The incumbent must also have the ability to supervise others and evaluate performance.
The position occasionally works around dirt/dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme heat/cold, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, electrical risks, and in confined areas.
The incumbent may be required to work at heights up to 600 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards, and may access all areas of the plant.
This position must be respirator qualified and be able to operate cars, trucks, and other equipment.
Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.
basinelectric.
com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work setting: * In-person Work Location: In person