Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor in , us

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Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor

Job no:

534559

Work type:

Staff

Senior management:

VP Facilities

Department:

Energy and Utilities

Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories:

Facilities / Skilled Trades

Job Description

Shares responsibility for all aspects of the daily operation of cogeneration power plant. Directs employees in the operation of coal, gas and oil-fired boilers. Responsible for overall steam turbine generator operation and all plant auxiliary equipment. Performs all water analysis and treatment and insures that plant is safe, reliable and clean.

Required Qualifications

• Considerable previous power plant experience.

• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others.

• Strong decision-making ability.

• Strong mechanical experience.

• Ability to perform and interpret water analysis and softener regeneration procedures.

• Ability to interpret instructions and complete assignments as part of a team.

• Ability to work shift work.

• Ability to report to work within one hour in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Boiler and turbine operation experience.

• American Society of Power Engineers 1st Class license or higher.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$65,000 - $73,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

November 6, 2025

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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Facilities HR

at

opshr-g@vt.edu

during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised:

October 23, 2025

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