Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager (APM)

• The APM is under the general direction of the Plant Manager. The APM manages all plant
• personnel, meeting all safety, environmental and production goals of a poultry
• litter/biomass fired power generating plant. They have extensive knowledge of the
• operation and maintenance required for a biomass fired boiler and related balance of its
• equipment as well as the associated turbine generator set.
• Work Environment: Typically spends 50% of time in an operations field
• environmental. May need to work outside occasionally in inclement weather conditions.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including
• allergens, dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot
• or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards.
• Physical Demands: Standing 25%, Sitting 50%, Walking 25%
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands,
• fingers and arms and to speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop,
• kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces (permitted). The employee will be routinely
• required to use ladders or stairs. The employee must lift and or move up to 50
• pounds. Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
• vision and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process
• upset conditions and alarms. The employee will be required, while on every shift, to climb
• stairs spanning several stories to reach sections of the plant.

Scope & Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate (verbally, electronically, and in writing) frequently and

• clearly with junior and senior personnel on the status of the plant and plant
• personnel

• Ability to work closely with the Plant Manger
• Ability to input data into plant CMMs (Fix) and Ignition systems
• Ability to evaluate and maintain proper operation of all machinery
• Ability to direct coordinate maintenance activities
• Evaluate junior subordinates and able to successfully act as a trainer, mentor and

coach

• Complete knowledge/demonstrated ability of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program and

is willing to follow program without exception

• Follows and promotes standard and established practices, refers to operation and

service manuals to evaluate and maintain proper operation of all machinery.

• Ability to efficiently operate distributed control systems (DCS) to control boilers,

steam turbines, and their ancillary equipment.

• Ability to efficiently operate various PLC systems.
• Ability to solve complex problems in a timely manner pertaining to the operation of

the power plant equipment

• Monitors and records pressures, temperatures, and fuel consumption on the

operating equipment.

• Identifies and informs appropriate individuals of symptoms requiring maintenance

action.

• Has knowledge to ensure the safe operating condition of machinery and takes

immediate corrective action should unsafe conditions exist.

• May be required to obtain a certification to wear a full-face respirator
• Performs and promotes work in a safe manner according to established safety

procedures and reports or rectifies any unsafe conditions.

• Displays willingness to work in a team environment and follow directions and

instructions from members of management.

• Must be present and ready to begin working at the designated time.
• Must be available to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work holidays, nights and weekends.
• Must have ability to interface diplomatically with other employees and the public.
• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of

rotating equipment and portable radio communication

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering OR 7 plus years’ experience in a

• solid fueled or biomass power generating plant displaying increasing levels of
• responsibility.

• Extensive hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of steam

generators, specifically solid fuel boilers.

• Valid driver license.
• You must possess or can obtain a certificate to wear a full-faced respirator.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals and drawings, and

procedures

• Ability to interpret and react to alarm management systems
• Working knowledge of the maintenance of daily plant logs
• Familiar with distributed control systems (DCS) and human machine interfaces

(HMI’s) controlling complex systems

• Familiar with/demonstrated ability to use MS Office, MS Teams, MS Word, and MS

Excel

• Must have experience with sound safety practices using hand tools and power

equipment related to job assignments

• Able to work various shift assignments to support plant operations
• Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of

rotating equipment and portable radio communication

• The ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and carry materials up and

downstairs.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Training on the operation of boiler/turbine DCS controls,
• General power plant heat transfer theory and Fluid Flow or related training
• Training in preventative maintenance and best practices