LOGCAP – Power Plant Supervisor

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 

• Serve as the Power Plant Supervisor for operations and maintenance, it covers the respective systems listed in SOW, PWS, WI, Appendices, T.E.'s, ensures related tasks are accomplished and client interface.
• Responsible for the development of a safety and occupational health program which meets the provisions of LOGCAP requirements, industry standards and/or Government specifications. 
• Report to the Power Generation Manager about all special occurrences such as emergency outages and corrective actions taken to maintain service. 
• Responsible for reviewing and issuing switching programs, permits to work, sanction to test, limitation of access, and LOTO / Lockout Tag out to equipment scheduled for maintenance in written and verbal instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring Power Plant personnel adhere to the detailed LOTO procedures as outlined in the switching program, permit to work, sanction to test, limitation of access, and the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program.
• Control and distribute electrical power through the power plant and primary distribution system and operate the central switchboard to actuate remotely controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines.
• Ensuring the Power Plant SCADA (Synchronization system or PLC control system) and Power Plant Control/ Monitoring system to maintain demand load and ensure uninterrupted power. 
• Observe operation of relays on feeders and remote operation of numerous substations, detect indications of deteriorating conditions, and ensure that equipment is operating within safe limits. 
• Utilize judgment in interpreting guidelines such as load shedding priority schedule, operating criteria of equipment, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• When malfunctions occur, determine, and take actions to isolate and bypass the fault to maintain service or take actions to shed low priority loads when full service cannot be maintained. Inform high voltage electricians of the location of failure, cause, repairs needed and ensure that circuits are open and tagged before work is started.
• Plan operating programs, develop standard schedules for operating and maintenance activities, and make periodic inspections of the power plant and camp facilities to ensure smooth functioning. 
• Monitors the distribution of electric power to various distribution points.
• Operates switchboard controls to adjust controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the distribution lines and at the power generation plant.
• Bring Generators online, parallel generators, and bring generators offline.
• Report abnormal operating conditions and reroute power through alternate feeders to user areas in case of emergency cutouts or extensive scheduled repair.
• Notifies repair crews of the location of failure and assure that circuits are open and tagged before work is started.
• Keeps an hourly log of meter readings and records shutdowns, connection and disconnection of circuits, and similar occurrences.
• Maintain close relationships with Military Prime Power Group to ensure all their requirements are fully met in accordance with the contractual requirements.
• Represent VGS during weekly conference calls, negotiations, and other meetings in the field and be able to speak authoritatively while recognizing the limitations of your own professional knowledge and credentials.
• Maintain constant awareness of available resources including personnel, space, equipment, and funding.
• Plan and coordinate with the Power Generation Manager the storage, transport and procurement of equipment and supplies required for execution at the site.
• Take direct charge of working operations of the power plant in special situations such as major equipment breakdowns, operating emergencies, or during installation of new equipment systems. Report on findings to the Power Generation Manager.
• Abide by and adhere to all requirements in General Order #1 in conformity with US military standards and practices.
• Ensure all credentials and training are up-to-date with all Power Plant Personnel.
• Follow all Versar Global Solutions standard policies and practices.
• Other duties as determined.
• Perform all tasks associated with the safe and correct operation of the Safety and Quality program as directed by management, regulations, policies, Instructions, and the Performance Work Statement.
• Responsible for the development of a QA/QC and Safety inspection program which meets the provisions of the LOGCAP Action Plan (AP) and manufacturer's recommendations and/or Government specifications. 
• Review the production activities and capabilities in light of quality requirements.  
• Ensure that the staff understands the maintenance and repair requirements.  
• Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the staff's Safety and Quality or inspection system including in-house sampling plans. 
• Analyze quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the crew's quality or inspection system.
• Verify by test or inspection that products used comply with contractual requirements before they are utilized.  
• Request corrective action by the crew when inadequacies are detected in the inspection system or quality program.  
• Coordinate the disposition of nonconforming products and materials.  
• Fulfill your duties and responsibilities for controlling O&M services quality in accordance with contractual requirements, and that the completed O&M services conform to specifications and/or manufacturer's recommendations.  
• Investigate customer complaints and deficiency reports and provide identification of causes to appropriate activities.  
• For maintenance of major items, review and recommend approval/disapproval of work over and above that contractually authorized; and where applicable, perform quality assurance support activities at the crew's level. 
• Become familiar with the Action Plan (AP) and provide daily, weekly and monthly reports as required by the AP. 
• Maintain close relationships with the prime contractor and USG to ensure all their requirements are fully met in accordance with the task order and prime contract requirements. 
• Promote a wide variety of training activities designed to achieve awareness of safety hazards and corresponding preventive procedures in hazardous environment.  
• This position requires travel to other countries in the Middle East in support of programs requiring subject matter expertise in power generation and other support, when needed under short notice.
• As directed by the Power Generation Manager. 

 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
• Must satisfy and maintain CENTCOM MOD-18 medical requirements to include COVID-19 vaccinations
• Must be 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

• Experience in medium to large scale O&M prime power diesel gensets Liter engines).
• Experienced in managing technical staff, inspectors, and support personnel.
• Experienced working in international work environments with expatriate or US military.
• Proactive nature and strong interpersonal skills in collaborating, communicating, and working with (1) Other senior supervisors/managers and staff (to include Home Office management team), (2) Local and International subcontractors; (3) Army Corps of Engineers military representatives; and (4) Local officials as required. 
• Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance program for O&M Services.   
• Knowledge of Safety and quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of the relationship of quality assurance and Safety to other activities such as contract administration, engineering, supply
• Experience in developing and implementing Safety and occupational health program for prime power O&M Services   
• Experience in recurring assignments to control or eliminate unsafe physical conditions, equipment and machine hazards, and risks in human performance which may cause injury to people or damage to property.
• 5-10 years as plant Supervisor 

 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 nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 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 

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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