Location(s): 

Berbice, GY

Function:  Contract Delivery
Job Category:  Support Functions

Shift Supervisor 2

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a Shift supervisor that coordinates and supervises the shift operations, ensuring operational performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.

 

Key Accountabilities

  1.  Supervises shift operations, coordinating, instructing and scheduling work of operators and coordinating tasks and resources to meet production targets and deadlines. 
  2. Leads operational shift teams and provides training, guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and safe work environment. Directs all personnel actions. Ensures that all team members receive required instructions in safety procedures, proper use of equipment, performance standards, disciplinary processes, and other workplace and company policies, procedures and practices. 
  3. Monitors operational performance and implements improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. 
  4. Oversees and ensures all work is completed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and company guidelines, processes and policies. 
  5. Manages the availability of tools, parts, and resources required for maintenance and operational tasks.
  6. Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues and continuously improve processes.

 

Level Description

Business Impact: Responsible for supervising shift operations with a direct impact on team efficiency and adherence to deadlines. 

Knowledge and Experience: Possesses comprehensive operational knowledge and applies it to effectively coordinate shift activities. 

Innovation and Change: Identifies and implements improvements to shift processes, contributing to operational efficiency. 

Teamwork and Leadership: Leads a team, coordinating activities and providing direction and support to ensure successful completion of shift tasks. 

Communication and Networking: Communicates with a range of internal and external contacts to facilitate the smooth execution of shift duties.

 

Physical Requirements 

• Climbing stairs, ladders, ramps and accessing scaffolding 
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and carry 25 pounds 
• Bending body downward and forward, kneeling, climbing and walking

 

Education:
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, or a related technical field.
• Additional training in industrial maintenance, automation, or power systems is an asset.


Experience:
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience in industrial, mechanical and electrical maintenance, preferably in power plant, or similar industrial environments

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com